A “secret check” on a bike: that is how Lewis Hamilton angered Mercedes shortly after profitable his fifth F1 title. The Briton is well-known for his love of motorcycling. In 2019, there was the well-known swap with Valentino Rossi, who let the newly topped Ferrari driver attempt his Yamaha YZR-M1 in alternate for the W08. In more moderen occasions, his identify has been linked to not less than two MotoGP groups.
F1 drivers, typically pushed by an insatiable ardour, are at all times searching for new challenges. Max Verstappen incessantly assessments new race vehicles, whether or not prototypes or GTs. Fernando Alonso has already skilled Endurance and IndyCar firsthand. Lewis Hamilton, nonetheless, has his sights set on the world of motorcycling.
Few do not forget that earlier than the famend swap with Valentino Rossi, Lewis Hamilton had already taken to the observe on two wheels. In 2018, at Jerez, he participated in a personal check with Crescent Racing, accompanied by Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes. Years later, Toto Wolff revealed a particular anecdote about that “secret” session.
Toto Wolff: “I known as Hamilton and was advised he had fallen”Talking on the *Armchair Professional* podcast, Toto Wolff defined that he wasn’t current in Valencia for the occasion with Valentino Rossi however had given his permission for it to be organized: “[I wasn’t there], however I needed to give permission. So, I did, and I feel each of them loved it very a lot. Lewis is just like the annoying child at school who does every part properly and shortly.” – the Mercedes group boss identified.
“I’ll let you know a narrative. Secretly, with out telling me, they went to check at Jerez. One in every of my technique leaders, a bike fanatic and engineer, was unreachable for 2 days. After I known as Lewis, his engineer answered and stated, ‘Every little thing is ok; we simply completed using bikes, and no matter you hear, he’s okay.’”
“I requested what had occurred: he had fallen. However he was solely 4 seconds off the MotoGP professionals. Unimaginable. The sensations he will get from his physique are what make him a champion.”
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Jan 10, 2025
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