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      ‘Just magic’ – One of F1’s most recognisable voices reveals Leclerc and Hamilton moments that will live with him forever

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      CHARLES LECLERC and Lewis Hamilton won arguably the two most iconic Formula One races of the 2024 season.Leclerc made history as he won his home race at the Monaco Grand Prix with “tears” in his eyes, while Hamilton defied the odds to take the chequered flag at the British Grand Prix in his final home race with Mercedes.Charles Leclerc won an emotional 2024 Monaco Grand PrixCredit: RexLewis Hamilton then made history at the British Grand Prix later onCredit: ReutersBoth races were made iconic by the man behind the microphone for F1TV and Channel 4, Alex JacquesCredit: X @C4F1Both races have already gone down in the annals of F1 history for their huge significance in the modern era of the sport.But for many fans, that experience was elevated to even greater heights by the man behind the microphone, Alex Jacques.Jacques is the lead commentator of F1TV and Channel 4, and the voice of the EA Sports F1 25 video game, while he has also featured in the Netflix series Drive To Survive.His voice has become synonymous with formula racing, given he also spent a decade as the commentator of F2 before leaving the role to spend more time with family at the start of this year.READ MORE IN F1Following his work at both Monaco and Silverstone last year, fans showed their love by featuring him in numerous social media clips, often edited with emotive background music, of the races.And Jacques has not been blind to the outpouring of love fans have given him for his work.Speaking exclusively to SunSport at a launch event of the EA Sports F1 25 video game, Jacques explained his thought process in the moment and gave his thoughts on the fan reaction to it.He said: “You’re trying to tell their stories and both of those examples that you used, so for Charles Leclerc, my overarching, and it links back to the previous question, so it’s amazing to see all of those edits. Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”As a commentator, you want to do justice to the moment. If you’re watching the Monaco GP and you’re watching Charles Leclerc, you might be an F1 fan and you might not know that backstory.”That’s my job as the commentator, to tell you that this guy from Monaco, oh, it’s just a rich kid winning the Monaco GP. Nothing of the sort. This guy’s been through heartbreak on multiple occasions and it’s his life’s purpose to win that race. Lewis Hamilton sent ‘flying’ after hitting huge bump as Ferrari endure Monaco Grand Prix nightmare”On that last lap, I tried to distil quite a complex story into quite a short amount of time. He’s such a well-supported driver that that lap has, as you say, been subject to so many edits on social media.”He continued: “With Lewis Hamilton, this is a driver that we got used to winning week in, week out. Suddenly, goes through a winning drought. “That was one of the best Grand Prix of all time in the entire history of the 75 years. To see him come out on top when it could have been five drivers. “So rarely do you get a Grand Prix where five drivers could win it. For him to come out on top, top three was three British drivers at the British GP. He ends his winless drought.”If you can’t do justice to those moments, that’s when you have to step forward as a commentator and hopefully provide the words that match the pictures. Both of those occasions were just magic Formula One moments.”Jacques’ infectious love for motorsport means it was “tough” for him to step away from working on F2.What was is like working on the EA Sports F1 25 game?Alex Jacques:”It’s a really long time recording the commentary for the game but it’s a wonderful experience because these are the games that I played growing up, right? So maybe it wasn’t the case with commentators from a previous generation but for me I used to love the F1 game coming out and then to be part of it and to get to record the lines. “So I’m very happy to spend a week of my life in a very dark room effectively reading and in fifth place and in sixth place and so on and so forth. “You also get to do loads of creative stuff as well and they’ll bring in other people for you to commentate with so it’s a long process but when you hear your own commentary in the game it’s well worth it.Anything in particular for fans to look out for?”Yeah, there’s new tracks all the time, there’s new storylines all the time. One of the cool things that we got to do this year is they were introducing the cars and the characters from the F1 movie. so that’s a part of the game as well and it was great to be able to, it’s very weird when you’re finding yourself talking about Brad Pitt’s character in the game. but yeah and a lot of fun. “There’s always something new, they’re always coming up with new things for the game as well. The accuracy of the tracks this year is ridiculously good and you’re like, hold on, I’ve been there, there is a hot dog stand at that point, how have they got that in the game? So yeah, loads of fun stuff like that to enjoy.”However, “he has no complaints” about stepping back to spend more time with his family after becoming a father for the first time just before this season’s Imola Grand Prix, although he jokes it has led to his favourite drink being a “strong black coffee, given how sleep deprived I am”.He said: “It’s been a strange one because I got the job in F2 first and then got opportunities in F1. F2 has always felt a little bit like the home team, if you like. “F1 is the big international call-up, if you want to put it in a football metaphor. It was tough saying goodbye because very rarely you have to leave that paddock behind. “The nice thing about whether you’re telling the story of George Russell or Lando Norris or Charles Leclerc, these are all drivers that I’ve known from when they were very young because of commentating on F3 and F2 and watching their journey all the way through. But eventually it’s time. “Eventually, you just cannot commentate on everything as much as I would love to. It was sad to say goodbye, but I have the best job in the world, so I have no complaints. “I think to get 10 years commentating on any championship in any sport is a privilege and I thoroughly enjoyed it…Thoughts on 2026 possibly being last year at Imola? Alex Jacques:”I’m not entirely sure what the situation is for Imola, but I will say that it is a historic place to go racing. “It’s very, very fortunate. Anytime you’re covering motor racing in Italy, you’re having a great week of your life. Right?”That’s the nature of it. It’s obviously the circuit closest to Ferrari’s factory, and also you’ve got the Racing Bulls factory close around there. “But it’s the nature of gravel traps, narrow circuit, tight walls, thrilling undulations. Those are the things that drivers, not just at Imola, but those are the things across the calendar that the drivers respond to.”It’s important to have that balance between the old school tracks that we love and to have the amazing locations that we go to around the world. “And we’ll see. But I certainly adore going to that racetrack every time we do.””Eventually, my wife was like, it would be nice if we could hang out at some point rather than you travel the world all the time. “I got that F2 job when I was 25, so eventually you have to make more time for the people that support you when you’re away for ages and have to do the day-to-day moments. “So, yeah, very, very fortunate to be the dad of a lovely baby girl and I have a very supportive wife and it’s nice to have a bit more of a balance even though there’s still a fair bit of travel involved.”Despite his new responsibilities away from the track, Jacques does still make time to keep an eye on F1’s feeder series and earmarked Irish racer Alex Dunne as one star to keep an eye on, even before he scored a maiden pole position at Monaco last weekend.Jacques said: “I’ve been impressed with Alex Dunne, Irish driver, making that step up. There are some drivers that I think you take them from a F3 car, you put them with a little bit more power, a little bit more grip, and they seem to come alive.”He seems to fall in that category. So, he’s an exciting prospect. but there are loads of really, really talented drivers. You’ve got to be consistent. Thoughts on Ipswich Town’s season?Alex Jacques:”Was there a season this year? I don’t know. You skipped over.”Well, it’s worth saying that we are having this chat underneath Tottenham’s stadium. And the one thing I would say about Ipswich’s season is that, okay, it didn’t go to plan. “And I think there was an expectation around the club that we would be more competitive than we turned out to be. But we got some away days at grounds that we hadn’t visited before.”We got away days at, you know, and the combination of being able, I watched Ipswich win their first Premier League game in 22 years with my dad upstairs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. That’s a memory I’ll treasure for the rest of my life. “What Kieran McKenna gave Ipswich Town fans was not only amazing football in League One, in the Championship, but also when we got to the Premier League, away days and experiences that other clubs take for granted. And Ipswich hadn’t had for two decades.”Hadn’t had a trip to Old Trafford. That was amazing. Taking the lead there. You’ve got to see it as glass half full.”Okay. Lost a lot of points from winning positions this year. But hold on, last year we gained 30 points from losing positions. So you’ve got to take the rough with the smooth.”Did we get promoted a little bit too early? Clearly on the evidence, yeah, we probably did. But have we bought? well?”I think so. I think we’ve got a great squad for the Championship next year. Take nothing for granted with like, oh, bounce back immediately. You have to win so many games.”We’ve seen this with Burnley. Seen this with Leeds. You’ve got to win an awful lot of games. I think the club is a little bit exhausted.”It will catch its breath over the summer. I think when you go from League One, when Kieran McKenna took over at Ipswich Town, Ipswich Town were below Accrington Stanley in the table. “I don’t think anyone could be moaning about the fact that it didn’t go to plan in the Premier League. I’ll take whatever timeline this is and he can stay for as long as he likes.”We need to build a statue of him for what he did. Not all seasons are going to go to plan, but I still enjoyed all the away days in the Premier League I was able to get to. “And I’ve got full confidence that if he’s still behind the wheel next year and he hasn’t been poached by a Premier League club, we’ll bounce straight back. “”But ultimately, I think all the drivers that eventually make it to F1, there are defining days in F3, in F2, where you watch what they do.”Thinking about Kimi Antonelli, the new Mercedes driver, at Silverstone last year, one second a lap faster than everyone else in the field. And that includes three F1 drivers who also graduated with him.”That is the type of performance that if you put in in F2, you can make a name for yourself. And everyone’s watching, everyone’s watching in the F1 paddock. “So, great start for Alex Dunne, lots of talented names in that championship this year, but you need to see a standout performance, whether it be an overtaking performance through the field. Get yourself on the radar. A standout head-bind drive is the best way to do it.”However, Jacques’ position on the “ludicrous” three-way 2025 F1 title race is far less clear as the 36-year-old can’t pick between McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris or reigning world champion Max Verstappen, but is certain it is “the best type of season” with the field being so close.He added: “I really loved it because you’ve got three drivers at totally different stages of their careers. You’ve also got Lando Norris, [who] came in as the pre-season favourite.”Can he deal with the expectation on his shoulders? And Oscar Piastri, exceeding expectations for where he is. You’ve got the McLaren drivers trying to win their first championships.”You’ve got Max trying to make history and emulate the great Michael Schumacher. And he’d only be two behind the all-time record if he gets five with a lot of his career still to go. It’s a wonderful dynamic. The qualifying sessions have been so tight.Read More on The Sun”We’ve not had a gap between first and second. that’s been over a tenth. That is ludicrous. We used to have gaps between first and second of a second back in the early 90s. F1 is ultra-competitive, we’re having a great season.”EA SPORTS has launched their new F1 25 game, with the iconic Edition out now and the Standard Edition launching May 30th. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.Quickfire questions: Alex JacquesBuild your dream driver:Racecraft: Fernando AlonsoQualifying Pace: Charles LeclercTalent: Max VerstappenAwareness: Lewis Hamilton all dayDefence: Fernando AlonsoTyre management: Ooh, tyre management. Probably be one of the McLaren boys at the moment because they seem to have that on lock, don’t they? Yeah, we’ll give Lando tyre management.Quickfire round: Favourite drink: Favourite drink? Wow, I didn’t expect that. Probably a strong black coffee, given how sleep deprived I am on the boat.Favourite food or snack during comms: You’ve got to have a bag of Haribo to get you through, especially if you’re doing an overnight one.Guilty pleasure: Guilty pleasure. Yeah, watching Ipswich Town win this year because it’s not been a regular occurrence.Favourite racetrack: Monza. Favourite car: Favourite car? Of all cars. F1 or… F1 or what? The 1998 McLaren. That’s the first season I watch, so that’s always my favourite F1 car. Favourite driver of all time: Favourite driver of all time? Similar answer. Mikka Hakkinen, champion the first year that he won and my childhood hero. And yeah, still get starstruck by him in the paddock. He’s a lovely chap. More

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      Ferrari ‘want Red Bull F1 chief Christian Horner to join and become Lewis Hamilton’s boss’

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      FERRARI want to hire Red Bull chief Christian Horner as their team principal, according to reports.Horner is one of the most successful team principals in F1 history, having overseen eight championship wins.Ferrari want to hire Christian HornerCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThe Red Bull chief could become Lewis Hamilton’s bossCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe has worked for Red Bull since 2005 and was in charge during Sebastian Vettel’s dominant period, and Max Verstappen’s.But he is out of contract in 2026, sparking speculation about his future.And according to Bild, Ferrari want him to end his 20-year Red Bull tenure by joining them.That would give the Brit a chance to work with compatriot Hamilton – Horner, however, is said to be keen to stay on at Red Bull.READ MORE IN F1Horner, 51, has been locked into a bitter feud with colleague Helmut Marko for several months.An insider claimed staff “tense up” when either Horner or Marko, Red Bull’s team advisor, walk into a room.There has been plenty of infighting at Red Bull in recent years also involving Verstappen’s dad Jos.The civil war even led to reigning world champion Verstappen declaring he would quit the team if Marko was sacked following rumours he might be suspended.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSA recent clash between the pair saw them support different drivers for the No2 berth following Sergio Perez’s departure.Marko is said to have preferred Liam Lawson while Horner was keen on Franco Colapinto after he replaced Logan Sargeant at Williams. Lewis Hamilton crashes in Monaco causing red flag and leaving Ferrari a wreck with race against time before qualifyingMarko also stuck the knife in when saying that Max’s dad Jos was a “bigger fan” of Mercedes boss Toto Wolff than Horner last term.The father of Red Bull’s star driver Max Verstappen publicly called for Horner to leave the team last season after he had been accused of inappropriate behaviour by a female colleague.Horner was cleared by a Red Bull investigation, but Wolff publicly tried to sign the reigning world champion amid the unrest. More

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      Lewis Hamilton hit with grid penalty at Monaco Grand Prix after blunder saw him forced to apologise to Verstappen

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has been hit with a grid penalty following an incident with Max Verstappen in qualifying.The Ferrari driver was almost involved in a collision in Monaco.Lewis Hamilton has been hit with a grid penalty after almost colliding with Max VerstappenCredit: GettyHamilton was told by his team that Verstappen was on a cool down lap when he was actually on a flying lap in qualifying.That meant the defending world champion had to react quickly to swerve around his rival, narrowly avoiding a crash.Hamilton, 40, has been hit with a three-place grid penalty, dropping from fourth to seventh.That means Verstappen will now start ahead of him in fourth.READ MORE IN F1Hamilton apologised to his rival after the race in the paddock, despite the blunder being outside his control.Immediately after the incident, a furious Verstappen reacted saying: “F*** who mate, f*** Lewis. Massive impeding that.”Verstappen later accepted Hamilton was not at fault, but admitted he thought he would still incur a penalty.He said: “I saw immediately that the team [Ferrari] told [Lewis Hamilton] that I was driving slow, while I was clearly driving fast. So it’s not Lewis’ fault. I mean, I quickly chatted to Lewis already about it.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”Yeah, it’s very simple, but of course it can’t happen, but that’s the team’s mistake.”If you look at the history of things, yes [expect a penalty], but again, you know, it’s more a team’s fault, but unfortunately in qualifying, of course, they normally are quite strict on these things.”Lewis Hamilton crashes in Monaco causing red flag and leaving Ferrari a wreck with race against time before qualifying More

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      Lewis Hamilton crashes in Monaco causing red flag and leaving Ferrari a wreck with race against time before qualifying

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      FERRARI found themselves racing against the clock to get Lewis Hamilton’s car ready for qualifying after he crashed in the final practice session.The seven-time world champion was unhurt and safely left the car after the incident which happened in the dying moments of FP3 and an hour-and-a-half before qualifying.Lewis Hamilton crashed in the final practice sessionThe seven-time champion locked up and collided with the wallCredit: Sky SportsFerrari face a race to repair the car in time for qualifyingCredit: Sky SportsHamilton was unhurt from the collisionCredit: GettyThe Brit has had a difficult week after going airborne on FridayCredit: GettyThe British driver had crunched into the barriers at Massanet at blistering speed with nowhere else to go on the streets of Monte Carlo.He had come up over the crest and faced two cars moving slowly ahead so had to take action and avoid them.Meanwhile his team-mate Charles Leclerc ended the session quickest again on his home turf in a boost to struggling Ferrari.Four-time world champion Max Verstappen was looking strong and came in second fastest while Lando Norris was third, Oscar Piastri fourth and Hamilton fifth before the crash.READ MORE IN F1Qualifying for tomorrow’s grand prix begins at 3:00pm, so Ferrari found themselves in a race against the clock to repair the car in time.They released a statement shortly before qualifying was due to start to say Hamilton could take part.Ferrari said: “On Lewis’ car we changed the nose, front wing and right front suspension. We also replaced the entire rear end, including left and right hand suspension and gearbox as this is a quicker procedure than simply changing the damaged right rear suspension.”Lights out for tomorrow’s grand prix is at 2:00pm.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHamilton will be hoping the car is all fixed after recording his best ever finish for Ferrari at Imola last week.The seven-time world champion finished fourth, despite starting 12th on grid.Lewis Hamilton fumes ‘have a tea break while you’re at it’ at Ferrari staff and refuses to apologise in Miami GP bust-upHe has not got off to the best start this week either – yesterday he went airborne after driving over a kerb.As Hamilton zoomed into the iconic “piscine” section of the track, he was forced to take evasive action as traffic ahead of him almost caused catastrophe.The 40-year-old was forced to steer to the left to avoid a massive collision.That saw him drive straight over the kerb of the chicane, which sent him flying into the air. More

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      Lewis Hamilton sent ‘flying’ after hitting huge bump as Ferrari involved in scary Monaco Grand Prix incidents

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      LEWIS HAMILTON was seen on a flying lap, literally, as he went airborne after driving over a kerb at the Monaco Grand Prix.The seven-time world champion enjoyed his best race result of the season in Imola after an impressive drive through the field.Lewis Hamilton had scary incident at the Monaco Grand PrixCredit: GettyHe was forced to take evasive action to avoid a crashThe move sent him flying into the air as he went over the kerbHowever, the challenge of Monaco’s narrow street track posed some very different issues for the Scuderia as they endured a horror FP1.As the 40-year-old zoomed into the iconic “piscine” section of the track, he was forced to take evasive action as traffic ahead of him almost caused catastrophe.The Brit was forced to steer to the left to avoid a massive collision.This saw him drive straight over the kerb of the chicane, which then sent him flying into the air.READ MORE IN F1Hamilton then miraculously managed to avoid his car crashing into the barriers but not before his car scraped along the floor.Reacting on the team radio, he said: “Ah f*** mate, so much traffic.”I have to box mate, I’ve just gone completely over the kerb mate.”Hamilton ended the session in P9, clocking a fastest lap time of 1:12.690 from 30 laps of the circuit.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKTeam-mate Charles Leclerc topped the session in his home race with a time of 1:11.964.But that was not before he suffered a nightmare start that saw him go off track.Lewis Hamilton fumes ‘have a tea break while you’re at it’ at Ferrari staff and refuses to apologise in Miami GP bust-upSoon after he was involved in a red flag incident as he lost the left half of his front wing after a collision with Lance Stroll.The Aston Martin driver had let one driver go heading into the famous hairpin turn, before veering right on to the racing line where Leclerc was racing along.The move saw Leclerc crash into the back of Stroll, who said he did not hear his team’s radio call that the Monegasque was coming down.Stroll was handed a one place grid penalty for the incident by the FIA, who additionally slapped his super licence with a penalty point.Ahead of the weekend, Hamilton had said he was “buzzing” to race around Monaco in a Ferrari.He said: “It’s a much different track… Ferrari have generally gone well here [in the past] but as you know, Qualifying is everything and we’ve struggled so far this year, so we’ll see.”I’ve never driven this car at this track, so that will be new for me, it’s a new characteristic to what I’ve experienced in the past.”But it’s exciting to drive for the first time a Ferrari around these streets of Monte Carlo.”Read More on The SunHamilton is currently P6 in the World Drivers Championship standings, nine points behind team-mate Leclerc.McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are one and two in the rankings with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen close behind.Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc also had a horror start to the session after a crash at the Monaco hairpinCredit: AP More

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      ‘A f***ing joke’ – Charles Leclerc completely loses it after being asked to give place back at F1 Emilia Romagna GP

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      CHARLES LECLERC turned the air blue after another disappointing day for Ferrari at Imola. The Monegasque star was asked to let Alex Albon past following a late incident at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.Charles Leclerc was fuming after being instructed to let Alex Albon pass at ImolaCredit: PAThe Ferrari star had started P11 on the gridCredit: GettyLeclerc appeared to force the Williams driver off track as he fought hard to retain P4. The 27-year-old was instructed to allow Albon back past by Ferrari and ultimately had to settle for sixth place.But a fuming Leclerc let rip on team radio after the request.He raged: “That’s how racing is now? When he can’t pass, I need to let him pass? READ MORE ON F1″This is a f***ing joke. What did I do wrong?”Leclerc had been enjoying a strong race, having started 11th on the grid and working his way through the field. He was spared any further punishment by the FIA after the tangle with Albon. In their official verdict, the stewards deemed that Ferrari made the swap before they had concluded their investigation.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAs a result, no further action was required.Leclerc later told reporters: “When you are starting P11, as a driver I cannot accept the situation we are in.F1 star Pierre Gasly left horrified after ‘running over RABBIT’ during Imola Grand Prix practice”I took risks. I don’t think with Pierre [Gasly] I was at fault or over the limit. It was a racing incident.”With Alex it was very much on the limit for sure.”Max Verstappen took the chequered flag at Imola for Red Bull after an eventful race.The Dutchman, chasing five-straight world titles, won his first race as a new dad.It helped close the gap on championship leader Oscar Piastri to 22 points.Lando Norris pipped Piastri to second after almost crashing into his team-mate with five laps to go, while a devastated George Russell dropped to seventh from P3.Lewis Hamilton made an incredible recovery from starting P12 to record his best-ever finish in a Ferrari in 4th.Hamilton said: “I mean, obviously I couldn’t hear them, but to drive in front of the Tifosi today [and] this weekend has been a highlight of the year so far.THE new Formula One season is well underway – and one team appear to be running away with it.A massive summer of change saw Lewis Hamilton move on from Mercedes and join Ferrari, while the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have a big chance to end Max Verstappen’s recent dominance.The Red Bull ace is aiming for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title.INFORMATIONLATEST NEWSSEASON SO FAR“There was a lot of pressure on us as a team, with struggling through the year so far with the car and particularly with our qualifying.Read More on The Sun”So to have such a strong race, to be moving forwards, making ground.”To finally have that connection, that synergy with the car today and progressing was a really great feeling.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton reveals special ‘Ferrari’ outfit he is set to dress dog Roscoe in for Silverstone and Monza F1 races

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has revealed that he is planning to dress his dog Roscoe in a special Ferrari outfit later this year.The Formula 1 superstar’s beloved French bulldog has not been with him at races this season as he has been recovering from a nasty bout of pneumonia.Lewis Hamilton has been seen walking his beloved pooch around the paddock in previous yearsCredit: RexRoscoe joined Hamilton in Monza four years agoCredit: AlamyWith Roscoe thankfully having been nursed back to health, Hamilton is hoping to have him back on the grid before too long.Quizzed about the 12-year-old’s next appearance, the seven-time world champion, 40, said: “I really want to take him to Silverstone, and particularly Monza, this year.”I plan to put him in a red cape and outfit. I was with him before Miami and he still wants to play.”He’s still got that youthful spirit. But he does like to sleep a lot.”READ MORE ON LEWIS HAMILTONHamilton also admitted that he still worries about his elderly pooch.”This is a time where every time I get a text message from the lady who looks after him, my heart stops for a second,” the Ferrari superstar said.”Because I’m thinking, ‘What’s next?’ But he’s fine now, fortunately. He is doing well.”He’s 12-and-a-half years old, so he’s an old boy and it’s unusual for them to live that long.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRoscoe has been nursed back to health by trainer Kirstin McMillan, and like Hamilton lives a vegan lifestyle.Despite worries about his pooch, Hamilton is excited to race in Imola for the first time as a Ferrari driver this weekend.Lewis Hamilton’s beloved dog Roscoe diagnosed with pneumonia as carer gives health updateThe former Mercedes and McLaren star said: “It’s weird because these hospitality trucks have been here since 2009.”I’ve walked past Ferrari and never went inside. If I’m really being honest, I was always too scared to go inside being from a different team.”So today is another realisation and feeling. You know that Italians are extremely passionate about it.”It’s a lot more than you expect when you’re actually in it. And it’s beautiful.”Hamilton is seventh in the driver standings after six grands prix – 90 points off leader Oscar Piastri.The British favourite is also 12 points behind team-mate Charles Leclerc, who was forced out of media day duties by illness. More

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      Lewis Hamilton reveals his ‘heart stops’ when he gets a text about beloved dog Roscoe following pneumonia battle

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has revealed that his “heart stops” every time he gets a text message about his beloved dog Roscoe.The Ferrari star still worries about his elderly French bulldog, who has recovered from pneumonia after coming down ill last month.Lewis Hamilton’s beloved French bulldog, Roscoe, has been through the wars as of lateCredit: INSTAGRAM@LEWISHAMILTONLewis Hamilton’s dog Roscoe is now 12 years oldCredit: GettyThe 12-year-old has recently recovered from a bout of pneumoniaCredit: APHamilton’s heart skips a beat every time he gets a text message about his poochCredit: ALAMYHamilton said: “This is a time where every time I get a text message from the lady who looks after him, my heart stops for a second.”Because I’m thinking, ‘What’s next?’ But he’s fine now, fortunately. He is doing well.”He’s 12 and a half years old, so he’s an old boy and it’s unusual for them to live that long.”Hamilton is often seen posting pictures with his pet pooch, who he frequently flies to races around the globe and takes for walks in the paddock on weekends.READ MORE F1 NEWSThey even appear together on the front cover of a recent edition of Vogue.When quizzed on Roscoe’s next appearance, Hamilton said: “I really want to take him to Silverstone, and particularly Monza, this year.”I plan to put him in a red cape and outfit. I was with him before Miami and he still wants to play. “He’s still got that youthful spirit. But he does like to sleep a lot.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe canine, who is a vegan like his owner, was treated with medication – and even received specialist acupuncture treatment.Given Hamilton’s troubling start to his new life at the Prancing Horse, news of his ill companion likely threatened to make the disappointing opening six races even harder ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend.While Roscoe’s trainer Kirstin McMillan has been nursing the animal back to full fitness, Hamilton has his eyes set on racing in front of the Tifosi as a Ferrari driver for the first time in Imola.Lewis Hamilton fumes ‘have a tea break while you’re at it’ at Ferrari staff and refuses to apologise in Miami GP bust-upLewis takes Roscoe to the Sports Personality of the Year awards in 2014Credit: PA:Press AssociationRoscoe is joined by his doggie pals for his birthday partyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/roscoelovescoco/Roscoe was a frequent flier on Hamilton’s private jetRoscoe wears a team jersey in 2020Credit: GettyThe seven-time world champion said he’s feeling “excited” about it but won’t prepare any differently after enjoying downtime at the Met Gala during the mini-break.The 40-year-old revealed: “It’s weird because these hospitality trucks have been here since 2009.”I’ve walked past Ferrari and never went inside. If I’m really being honest, I was always too scared to go inside being from a different team.”So today is another realisation and feeling. You know that Italians are extremely passionate about it. “It’s a lot more than you expect when you’re actually in it. And it’s beautiful.”Hamilton currently sits seventh in the F1 drivers’ standings, 90 points behind leader Oscar Piastri and 12 behind team-mate Charles Leclerc who missed media day through illness.Lewis Hamilton is currently seventh the F1 Drivers’ ChampionshipCredit: Rex More