Mercedes-Benz

Subterms

    More stories

    • 225 Shares109 Views

      in Motorsport

      Lewis Hamilton & George Russell’s lifestyles compared with 7-time F1 champ worth £200m and youngster dating stunning Wag

      by

      MERCEDES drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are both desperately working together to revive their team’s fortunes – but the pair very different lives away from the track.The two drivers are only separated by three spots in the F1 Driver’s Championship ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend.
      George Russell and Lewis Hamilton have very different lives off the trackCredit: Reuters
      The team-mates will be hoping to help the team close the gap on Aston Martin and Red Bull in the Constructors standings with a successful race.
      But both of them are at very different stages of their careers, with Russell, 25, still a youngster on the grid, while Hamilton, 38, is approaching the end of his racing days.
      But how different are their lives outside of F1?
      Net worth and wages
      Hamilton’s net worth is reportedly more than £200m more than Russell’sCredit: AP
      Hamilton has an incredible net worth, and it’s not surprising considering his longevity in the sport.
      READ MORE ON FORMULA ONE
      The seven-time world champion is currently earning a reported £40million per year from his contract at Mercedes.
      His deal is set to expire at the end of the season, but it is believed he is one of the highest-paid drivers in the sport.
      In total, it has been reported that Hamilton has an estimated net worth of £227m.

      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS
      Hamilton’s earnings are also boosted by his many deals with the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, Bose, Sony, and Monster Energy.
      Most read in Motorsport
      Russell, however, being at the start of his racing journey, is only being paid £4m per year by Mercedes.
      However, it is expected he will get a big pay rise when he signs a new contract.
      He does add to his income with sponsorships from Bell Helmets and Alpinestars.
      Russell is reported to have a net worth of £13m, a fraction of Hamilton.
      Cars off track
      Russell owns two Mercedes AMG GTCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      Hamilton has a collection worth £13m
      He regularly shows them off on social media
      Russell has always been a keen fan of Mercedes, so it must have been a dream come true to not only be one of the team’s drivers but to own his own Mercedes AMG GT.
      He’s been spotted with TWO AMG C 63 motors that cost in the region of £80,000.
      Hamilton on the other hand has built up an impressive fleet of cars worth around – wait for it – £13MILLION.
      In his collection is a £1.6m Pagani Zonda that was made for him.
      As well as a 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra worth an estimated £4m, he also owns a Laferrari that can hit 60mph in just 2.4 seconds.
      He also has a limited edition Mercedes called the Project One. There are only 275 being manufactured.
      Wags
      Juliana Nalu has been linked with HamiltonCredit: Instagram / @juliananalu
      Carmen Montero Mundt and George Russell have been dating since 2020Credit: Getty
      Hamilton has recently been linked with Brazilian goddess Juliana Nalu but remains coy about his private life.
      Rumours swirled online when a picture of the seven-time champion surfaced with a mystery woman in a hot tub on Instagram during a trip to Antartica.
      At the same time, Juliana shared her own personal experiences in Antartica on ‘holiday’ on her social media channels.
      Nalu is the former girlfriend of rapper Kanye West.
      Russell is dating the beautiful Carmen Montero Mundt, 25, who hails from London.
      The pair were seen in St Barts together kissing on a sunlounger and frolicking in the sea in 2021 – a year after they reportedly began their romance.
      She is a University of Westminster graduate and has a Bachelor’s degree in business management and finance.
      She works for Ruffers LLP as an investor relations associate.
      Social media followers
      Hamilton has a massive 32.4m followers on Instagram
      Russell however has 4.2mCredit: Instagram / @georgerussell63
      Russell does have a large following on Instagram with 4.2m people following him on the platform.
      He regularly updates his profile with race day and preparation posts as well as snaps from holidays and meeting stars such as Novak Djokovic.
      Hamilton’s following dwarfs that of Russell as he has a mega 32.4m fans on Instagram.
      He uses the platform to post images from trips and his adventurous life away from the track, with less focus on racing content.
      F1 record
      Hamilton has won seven World Drivers’ ChampionshipsCredit: Getty
      Russell has won one raceCredit: Splash
      Hamilton has an exemplary F1 record as he has won a joint record seven World Drivers’ Championship titles in his career, while Russell is still waiting for his first.
      In terms of race wins, Hamilton holds the most with 103. He has also finished on the podium 192 times.

      Russell however has only won race and finished on the podium nine times.
      Though Russell has taken to the track 85 times, 228 times less than Hamilton, so plenty of time to catch, starting this weekend in Baku. More

    • 200 Shares159 Views

      in Motorsport

      Fernando Alonso incredibly slams Lewis Hamilton as ‘LUCKY’ despite Mercedes star winning seven F1 world titles

      by

      LEWIS HAMILTON has been “lucky” to win seven world titles, Fernando Alonso claims.Hamilton’s long-time rival still rates the Brit as an all-time great F1 driver – thanks to having “dominant cars”.
      ‘Lucky’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates second place at the Aussie GP with Fernando Alonso, who came third and believes it’s all about the ‘best cars’Credit: Getty
      Alonso reckons Michael Schumacher in the past and reigning champ Max Verstappen now were fortunate for the same reason.
      The Spaniard himself won the 2005 and 2006 crowns with Renault.
      And his feisty relationship with Hamilton appears to have cooled in recent years.
      In fact the 41-year-old Aston Martin ace is in third place, seven points clear of Hamilton’s Mercedes, in this year’s championship.
      READ MORE TOP F1 STORIES
      Hamilton, 38, is chasing his first win of the season at Baku this Sunday – but Red Bull are in control.
      Verstappen leads the table on 69 points ahead of RB team-mate Sergio Perez on 54 and Alonso on 45. 
      But Alonso believes Hamilton’s status as a legend is secure – even if he fails to land the single title needed to go one clear of Schumacher for the most ever.
      He told Marca: “I have a lot of respect for him. 
      Most read in Motorsport
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023
      ‘Maybe this year we find ourselves racing together and with similar cars, in this part of the year. 
      “In Australia we were within a two-second margin the whole race and it was a very close fight (you think about it), but yes, I still think he is one of the best in history.
      “At the same time he has been lucky or has known to be in a dominant car for many years and when that happens, Schumacher won seven titles, Lewis also seven, Verstappen is on his way to third, I won two. 
      “To be champion you need the best car.” More

    • 213 Shares199 Views

      in Motorsport

      F1 boss says he would NOT sign Lewis Hamilton for bizarre reason – before immediately contradicting himself

      by

      F1 BOSS Guenther Steiner has claimed he would not sign Lewis Hamilton – because the star is too old. The seven-times world champion turned 38 in January but continues to race at a high level for Mercedes.
      Popular Haas boss Guenther Steiner picked which drivers he would hypothetically want to join his teamCredit: Splash
      Haas team principal Steiner, who has became popular for his starring role in Netflix’s Drive to Survive series, was asked the hypothetical question of which driver he would take for his team.
      He rejected Hamilton for age-related reasons but appeared to contradict himself straight away as he weighed up Fernando Alonso, who is the oldest driver on the grid at 41.
      Steiner told Sky Sports: “I wouldn’t say Lewis. Because he’s getting on with age but there is another one which he is very good. 
      “This is Fernando. I mean, the guy is over 40 and, man, he knows how to drive.”
      READ MORE IN F1
      The Haas boss instead considered some of the younger drivers on the grid for his hypothetical choice, including Hamilton’s teammate.
      He said: “I think it will be controversial, but I can be open about it because they are not coming to drive for me anyway! That’s solved that problem of the controversy.
      “I think it would be Max [Verstappen] for sure. And either Charles [Leclerc] or George Russell.
      “I think [Verstappen], in the moment, is just a driver, which talent wise and mentally wise, is just on a peak. He’s just on top of the wave, he can do anything with a car in the moment.
      Most read in Motorsport
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      “Everything seems to be going right for him.”
      Haas’ current line up is Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg.
      The former pulled off one of the stories of last season when he took a shock pole position in Brazil while Hulkenberg has returned to a full-time drive after years on the sidelines. More

    • 188 Shares169 Views

      in Motorsport

      Lewis Hamilton shoots down rumours he could quit Mercedes and be replaced by F1 rival

      by

      LEWIS HAMILTON has scoffed at suggestions Mercedes are looking to poach Charles Leclerc from Ferrari.Hamilton has yet to agree new terms with the team and his contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
      Lewis Hamilton insists he is happy at Mercedes and does not plan to leaveCredit: Reuters
      The 38-year-old insists he is only interested in re-signing for the Silver Arrows but that has not stopped reports that Merc boss Toto Wolff has been speaking to Leclerc about replacing the Brit.
      But when quizzed about it ahead of this weekend’s Azerbaijan GP, Hamilton gave short shrift to the rumour saying it had “no impact” on his own contract negotiations.
      He said: “I think maybe some of the drivers all have different relationships with different bosses and stuff.
      “I like where I am, I love my team, and I’m grateful for the journey we’ve been on and what we’re working on moving forwards. So, it doesn’t have any impact, no.”
      READ MORE ON LEWIS HAMILTON
      This weekend sees the introduction of the new format for the sprint race weekends.
      Practice has been limited to just one session on Fridays and qualifying for Sunday’s GP will also take place today tomorrow rather than on Saturday.
      It means the sprint qualifying – known as the ‘sprint shoot-out’ – and the sprint race itself will take place both on Saturday.
      And Hamilton says he is a fan of the revised plan for the six sprint races, starting in the high-speed Baku street circuit.
      Most read in Motorsport
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      He added: “It’s going to be tough for everybody but we’re all in the same boat, what a track to do it at.
      “We have good races here. It’s definitely difficult to have just 20 laps then straight into qualifying.
      “Before [in the sprint race], where you finished was where you qualified for the race. Now it is a practice session but there are points at the end of it.
      “I don’t think we will be going more [aggressive] than we have done in the past. What I do think is it is great that we are doing these different format weekends.”
      Hamilton has also supported Mercedes’ decision to bring back design whizz James Allison to help out Mike Elliott, with the two swapping jobs.
      It comes as Mercedes try to recover from a slow start to the season where they admitted their car design was flawed.
      Hamilton said: “James has always been a part of the team. He was obviously focused on another area before.
      “Having him step back in, to support and work alongside Mike, it will strengthen the team.
      “He has an amazing amount of experience. Moving forwards it’s great for the team – for the things we want to achieve on track, and off track.”
      Charles Leclerc has been linked with taking Hamilton’s seatCredit: Getty More

    • 225 Shares199 Views

      in Motorsport

      Lewis Hamilton makes bold fashion statement at Azerbaijan GP as fans joke F1 star was ‘attacked by Shrek’

      by

      LEWIS HAMILTON made a bold fashion statement upon arriving to the Formula One paddock ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The seven-time champion is hoping to end his win drought by scoring a victory at this weekend’s race.
      Lewis Hamilton donned a typically bold outfitCredit: Reuters
      With one fan joking he had been ‘attacked by Shrek’Credit: Splash
      But ahead of the race, Hamilton was spotted in a typically striking outfit.
      Hamilton was pictured in an all-green jumpsuit which featured a ripped design resembling claw marks across it.
      Fans remarked “Hamilton fashion week” had begun, rushing to social media to share their thoughts.
      One fan on Twitter was taken aback by the fit, joking: “It looks like he was attacked by Shrek.” However, they admitted they still liked the look.
      READ MORE IN F1
      The look also impressed a host of other fans, with a second fan saying: “Cool as always 😎.”
      “He’s the best,” declared a third.
      While a fourth typed: “Now it’s race week.”
      Hamilton and his fellow drivers have returned after a month-long break since the chaotic Australian GP, caused by the cancellation of the Chinese GP.
      Most read in Motorsport
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023
      The Brit scored a P2 result as he finished behind Max Verstappen Down Under.
      During the break, Hamilton overtook Verstappen’s longest career streak of days without a race win, which stands at 502.
      And despite a strong showing at the last race, Hamilton and Mercedes team-mate George Russell are set to be left without car upgrades until the Emilia Romagna GP on May 21.
      This means it could be a while before Hamilton adds to his record of 103 F1 race wins.
      The upcoming weekend will also see the “Sprint Shootout” format given its inaugural outing.
      You can read all the detail on the new format here.

      Complete F1 2023 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix this year More

    • 175 Shares169 Views

      in Motorsport

      Lewis Hamilton overtakes Max Verstappen’s F1 streak but it’s bad news for British star

      by

      LEWIS HAMILTON has overtaken one of Max Verstappen’s Formula One streaks. However, it is not one Hamilton will be happy to have broken.
      Lewis Hamilton has overtaken one of Max Verstappen’s F1 streak’sCredit: Getty
      But it is not one he will be glad to haveCredit: EPA
      The streak in question relates to winless streaks in F1.
      Verstappen ‘s longest-streak without a win in the sport stands at 502 days – between the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix and the 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix.
      But on April 23 Hamilton eclipsed this streak, marking the day 503 without a win in F1.
      The 38-year-old’s last win came all the way back in December 2021 at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, when he was duking it out for the title with Verstappen.
      READ MORE IN F1
      And with Mercedes continuing to struggle for race pace this year, his streak looks set to continue for a while longer.
      Hamilton was chomping at the bit to try and squeeze past Verstappen at the end of a hectic Australian Grand Prix, in which he finished P2 under a safety car.

      The next chance he will have to end his winless streak will be this weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
      Baku was the scene of a stunning race in 2021 which saw ex-Red Bull driver Mark Webber produce a hilarious moment of commentary when Hamilton locked up on a restart.
      Most read in Motorsport
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023
      But Verstappen was able to grab his first win at the circuit last year, and will be hoping to repeat the trick to improve his standing in the drivers standings this year.
      Hamilton – who holds the record for most race wins in F1 history with 103 – has not won around the track himself since 2018, and each year the race has been held has seen a different winner.
      This year the track will also welcome a new format: Sprint Shootout, which you read all the detail on here.

      Complete F1 2023 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix this year More

    • 200 Shares189 Views

      in Motorsport

      Lewis Hamilton shows off shredded abs in gym as Mercedes star gears up for Azerbaijan GP

      by

      LEWIS HAMILTON is working hard in the gym as the Formula One calendar prepares to return after a four-week break.The 38-year-old showed off his ripped abs before getting back behind the wheel of his Mercedes this weekend.
      Lewis Hamilton is hard at work in the gym ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand PrixCredit: Instagram / @lewishamilton
      The 38-year-old posted a picture of himself pumping weights in the gymCredit: Instagram / @lewishamilton
      Hamilton was also seen relaxing in the bathCredit: Instagram / @lewishamilton
      The F1 season is set to return in Baku after a four-week breakCredit: Instagram / @lewishamilton
      Hamilton started the campaign with two fifth-place finishes before securing P2 last time out in AustraliaCredit: Instagram / @lewishamilton
      Hamilton will return to action for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday, with practice set to get underway on Friday.
      And ahead of the race, the Brit F1 legend posted a selection of snaps to his 32.4million Instagram followers.
      In the pictures, Hamilton pumped iron in the gym and worked out in preparation for the race.
      He was also seen relaxing in a bath ahead of the weekend’s action.
      READ MORE IN F1
      Hamilton captioned his post with a motivational message for his followers.
      The seven-time F1 world champion wrote: “What does it mean to be motivated? For me it means choosing to push myself to be better in all things. In our work, in creativity, in life overall.
      “Motivation means taking care of ourselves, training both mind and body, and working toward progress no matter how small it may seem. I’m no stranger to tough days.
      “When they come, it feels impossible to push on. That negativity isn’t real, it’s all in the mind and I know you have it in you to overcome it.”
      Most read in Motorsport
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023
      Hamilton began the campaign with back-to-back fifth-place finishes, but was P2 behind Max Verstappen last time out at the Australian GP.
      And Mercedes chief Toto Wolff said to “trust the process” as the team bid to make ground on a dominant Red Bull car.
      Starting from this weekend in Baku, F1 chiefs have agreed to a shake up of the season’s sprint races.
      The shorter race has been replaced with sprint qualifying – known as ‘the sprint shootout’, which will take place before the 100km sprint race.
      Qualifying to determine the grid for Sunday’s main race will take place on Friday, with one practice session scrapped.

      Complete F1 2023 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix this year More

    • 225 Shares129 Views

      in Motorsport

      Brad Pitt set to race F1 star Lewis Hamilton in British Grand Prix as he films latest blockbuster

      by

      HOLLYWOOD superstar Brad Pitt is set to live life in the fast lane by driving in the British Grand Prix.The actor, 59, has got special permission to complete the first parade lap at Silverstone against the likes of F1 ace Lewis Hamilton as he films his latest blockbuster.
      Brad Pitt is to race Lewis Hamilton in the first parade lap at the British Grand Prix as he films for his new movie
      Pitt is playing a veteran F1 driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a younger hotshot in the film, which Hamilton will executive produceCredit: Getty
      The risky move, which places billions of pounds of cars on the line, was pushed by bosses to ensure footage is as realistic as possible in the as-yet-untitled movie.
      Seven-times world champ Lewis, 38, is executive producing.
      A movie insider says: “Watching Brad Pitt leading the field in the British Grand Prix will be an incredible and surreal moment for TV viewers and fans at Silverstone this July.”
      Brad plays a veteran F1 driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a younger hotshot.
      read more on brad pitt
      The film is being made by Dawn Apollo Films, Lewis’s new production company.
      He will help with casting and says: “It’s a cool project . . . [and] spending good time with Brad is pretty epic.”
      The movie is set for release next year.
      Pitt has got special permission to complete the first parade at SilverstoneCredit: Getty
      Movie bosses want to ensure footage in the F1 movie is as realistic as possibleCredit: Splash More