What Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari means for F1
Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025? What a shot in the arm for Formula 1.
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Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025? What a shot in the arm for Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton has the most Grand Prix wins ever at 103, has the most Formula 1 poles ever at 104, and is tied with Michael Schumacher for the most F1 driver's championships at seven. Scuderia Ferrari has 242 wins, 249 poles, and 16 constructor's championships of its own. In 2025, the most successful driver and most storied team in the history of single-seat racing are teaming up.
Aston Martin's begun its teaser campaign for the refreshed Vantage V8 and given us a date for the debut: February 12. Last year, Aston's product and market strategy director, Alex Long, told Autocar, «We'll see in our sports car and GT range much more breadth and separation between one end and the other, where today they're quite similarly positioned. We'll see a much broader operating range.» The changes coming for the Vantage will plant its flag at the «complete hooligan» end of the spectrum, according to chief creative officer Marek Reichman, while still maintaining composure.
Aston Martin is readying itself to introduce an updated Vantage, which it has teased on its social media channels. The brief video showcases the updated 911 rival with several styling changes.
Swiss-born chef and master chocolatier Amaury Guichon creates unreal sculptures. Past artistry includes a motorcycle, a skateboard, and even a life-size bar made of Belgian chocolate. Lately, he has done some high-profile reels with celebrities, including J Balvin and Marshmello. But my favorite, I must admit, is his most recent design: a half-size replica of a Formula 1 car.
Another year of motorsport has flown by, and 2023 was as action-packed as ever.
Gil de Ferran, left, with Fernando Alonso during a practice session at the 2017 Indy 500. (AP)
Since 2017, F1 drivers have exchanged good-natured (and often hilarious) secret Santa gifts with one another. This year’s reveal video of the results went live you YouTube just a few days ago, and it has already hit 1.7 million views. Here’s one spoiler: photos of driver Valtteri Bottas' naked butt makes a cameo appearance in more than one exchange.