After Red Bull revealed the RB18 for the first time on day 1 of pre-season testing at Barcelona, the team’s bold design caught the eye of many, with some suggesting that legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey might have come up with a radical design that rivals might have missed.
When asked if Mercedes might have made a mistake in sticking with their tried-and-tested approach during the media session, Lewis Hamilton defended his team, saying:
Mercedes have dominated F1 since the start of the turbo-hybrid era, winning eight consecutive constructors titles and seven drivers’ titles, despite several regulatory changes over the last few years. However, the 2022 regulations are some of the biggest in the sport’s entire history and have the potential to shake up the grid order.
Lewis Hamilton hoping for more impactful actions from F1, following the removal of pre-race kneeling ceremony
Lewis Hamilton says he is hoping F1 will take more impactful action to improve diversity and representation within the sport, following its planned move away from the pre-race kneeling ceremony starting in 2022.
Speaking to the media ahead of the second day of Barcelona testing, the seven-time world champion, said:
Lewis Hamilton played an integral part in the introduction of the ceremony following racial tension in the US in 2020. In addition to the ceremony, he also led a push forcing F1 and teams to reconsider their processes to improve access to people from weaker sections of society.
Furthermore, the Briton also setup several charters to support young children who are interested in motorsport to pursue a career in STEM, improving their chances of achieving their dreams.
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