Lewis Hamilton said it "can't get much worse than that" after qualifying last for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The seven-time champion's performance was the first time he has been last on pure pace in his 19-year Formula 1 career.

The seven-time F1 world champion responded to criticism from John Elkann by reiterating his commitment to the team.

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton suffered a new low in what he said was his hardest year in Formula One after qualifying last at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Friday.

The Ferrari driver has been asked repeatedly this season about the performance of several rookie drivers who joined the grid. In Brazil, home of Sauber rookie driver Gabriel Bortoleto, he confirmed that he would continue to back the next generation of drivers instead of criticising, even after his own retirement.

Zak Brown has reignited F1’s most heated debate with a five-word verdict on Lewis Hamilton’s bid to become the sport’s first-ever eight-time world champion. According to the McLaren CEO, the milestone is not just possible, it should already have been achieved.

DESPITE failing to win a single race so far this season – and just five last year – Ferrari still dominate the Formula One rich list. According to Forbes, who have released their

Lewis Hamilton has played down the comments made by Ferrari chairman John Elkann, who appeared to criticise the drivers after a disappointing Brazilian Grand Prix weekend from the Scuderia team. Elkann made headlines after the outfit's double retirement in Sao Paulo.