News Details
Hakkinen says order to slow Hamilton justified
Mika Hakkinen says he can understand why Mercedes issued a team order towards the end of the Spanish grand prix. After the Barcelona race, championship leader Lewis Hamilton claimed he ignored his team's advice to bring the car home rather than try to chase down teammate Nico Rosberg. 'I'm here to race, not to finish second, so naturally I ignored that,' Hamilton said afterwards. 'I'll definitely be making sure that it's not said again.' But former two-time world champion Hakkinen said he can understand why Mercedes issued the order. 'Overloading the engine at that point would not have been wise,' the Finn said in his latest interview with Hermes. 'I fully understand why the team asked...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Sainz Jr delighted to score points at first home race
Carlos Sainz Jr raced to a top 10 finish at his first Spanish Grand Prix,...
10y ago from RichlandF1.com
Grosjean proud after ‘tough race' with gearbox...
Romain Grosjean brought home another four points for Lotus on Sunday...
10y ago from FormulaSpy.com
‘Party animal’ Hamilton vs ‘couch potato’...
As far as one German newspaper is concerned, the contrast between...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Hamilton questions team order as rival Rosberg reigns...
F1 2015 Spanish Grand Prix: Defending F1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Carlos Ezpeleta: 'We are in hurry to lay foundations...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
How Jorge Lorenzo is pushing Maverick Vinales beyond...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati will continue racing its unbeatable 2024 engine...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Can Johann Zarco match factory Honda duo Joan Mir and...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Honda confirms early discussions for 2028 factory...
Honda, one of two engine manufacturers that supply IndyCar, has confirmed...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar with full time seat...
Dale Coyne Racing has made public its plans for the 2026 IndyCar season,...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar, signs with Dale...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher reveals what has surprised him the...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai “realistic and optimistic” in mission to...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg “didn’t deserve more than P4”...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans wins Swedish showdown
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin clinched victory on Rally Sweden which ended...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans storms to victory as Toyota...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsecast Extra Episode 681 – 16.02.2026
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal hold strongest interest in signing Real Madrid...
Arsenal are reportedly leading the chase to sign Real Madrid defender...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
FA Cup fourth round: 10 talking points from the...
ssure is telling on Scott Parker at Burnley while Dominik Szoboszlai is...
4h ago from TheGuardian.com
“Didn’t score but pretty much did every other...
Pundit Steve Nicol singled out Arsenal star Eberechi Eze for praise...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
FIA 'will ban' Mercedes engine trick following rivals uproar
The FIA have insisted that they want to get as... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Mike Krack reveals cause of Aston Martin Bahrain test pace...
Mike Krack admitted the 2026 Formula 1 season is... Read More »
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Audi bolster driver line-up with surprise signing
Audi is continuing to build up its F1 team as it... Read More »
49m ago from RacingNews365.com
