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Lando Norris set the fastest lap on Day 2 of Bahrain F1 testing, while Lewis Hamilton managed only five laps after a Ferrari SF-26 issue sidelined the car for hours. Verstappen briefly led early in the Red Bull, and Ferrari drew attention with a new upside-down rear-wing upgrade as teams ran through the session ahead of the season.
Kim Kardashian and sisters Khloé and Kylie Jenner post a playful clip attempting the Titanic Challenge, stumbling through the position as fans cheer. A voice in the background—believed by fans to be Lewis Hamilton—adds to the humor, amid ongoing dating rumors between Kim and the F1 driver and their recent Super Bowl weekend sightings.
Kanye West is reportedly accusing Lewis Hamilton of creeping on Kim Kardashian while she was still married to him, based on Globe’s exclusive. The piece cites their past public appearances together and notes Hamilton was invited to the couple’s home for an Easter party about a decade ago, with reports that Kim and Hamilton spent time together after West and Kardashian’s split. A source says Kanye remains bitter and hopes the romance ends badly for Hamilton and Kim, while Kardashian allegedly told Kanye his suspicions were insecurity, a claim West now feels vindicated about as rumors continue.
After a decade of public friendship dating back to 2014, Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton began secretly dating in early 2026, a romance that has been teased by years of public moments—from GQ appearances and Balmain front rows to Cannes getaways and fashion-week events.
Lewis Hamilton set the final-day unofficial fastest lap (1:16.348) as Mercedes led the Barcelona shakedown with the week’s most mileage (over 500 laps across three days) in a mileage-focused prelude to Bahrain. Charles Leclerc topped the morning times (1:16.653) with Lando Norris (1:16.594) and Oscar Piastri close behind before Hamilton sealed top spot after a late switch to soft tyres. Ferrari engines were second in mileage and Red Bull Ford Powertrains third, with Max Verstappen returning on Friday for 69 laps (best 1:18.285) after Isack Hadjar’s crash earlier in the week. Aston Martin drew attention for its distinctive sidepod/engine-cover design; Williams were absent due to production delays, while Haas, Audi and Cadillac also ran. No red flags interrupted the day as teams prepare for Bahrain on 11–13 February.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli topped the Day 4 morning of the 2026 Barcelona pre-season test with a fastest lap of 1:17.081 and about 90 laps. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) was second (+1.338) ahead of Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) on ~87 laps, with Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) fourth (+1.782) and Sergio Perez (Cadillac) fifth (+4.268). Only five cars ran in the opening hours, and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll was expected to join later.
Ferrari unveiled the SF-26 for 2026 and let Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc run an initial Fiorano shake-down; Hamilton, the first to test the car, described the moment when the Tifosi cheered at Turn 1 as unforgettable and confirmed he fits in the cockpit, signaling an exciting start as Ferrari launches its new-era regulations.
Lewis Hamilton sold his entire $13 million car collection, including rare models like the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta and AMG One, mainly due to environmental concerns and a shift in interests, and now only drives company cars. The only car he would still want to own is the Ferrari F40, which he considers a piece of art, and it remains his dream car.
Ben Anderson ranks all 20 F1 drivers based on their performance at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, highlighting Verstappen's win, Sainz's impressive drive, and Stroll's poor weekend, with detailed assessments of each driver's weekend performance.
Lewis Hamilton was surprised to learn that Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix and is now only 12 points behind in the F1 drivers' championship, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the title race and Hamilton's lack of real-time race updates due to limited screens at the track.
Max Verstappen navigated a chaotic Mexican Grand Prix, including a near crash at the start and a penalty for Hamilton, to secure a podium and stay in the championship hunt, with only 36 points behind the leader with five races remaining.
Lando Norris led the final practice session for the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, with Norris setting the fastest time of 1:16.633. The session saw competitive times among the top drivers, with Norris, Hamilton, and Russell showcasing strong performances ahead of qualifying.
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari showed strong performance on the first day of practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Hamilton expressing optimism about the team's progress after initial challenges, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc noted the team's potential but acknowledged McLaren's dominance.
In FP2 for the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton led a Ferrari 1-2, with Charles Leclerc close behind, while McLaren struggled, and Norris hit the wall ending his session early. The session saw intense lap times, tyre strategy considerations, and some incidents, setting the stage for qualifying.
Charles Leclerc described the first day of the Dutch Grand Prix as the worst Friday of the season due to poor performance and significant time deficits, while Lewis Hamilton reported some progress despite challenges. Leclerc aims to turn the situation around, hoping for a 'miracle' in the race, whereas Hamilton remains optimistic about improvements overnight.