Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed the real reason behind Lewis Hamilton's struggles with the W15 F1 car, stating that the nature of the ground eff

It's not often Lewis Hamilton is tempted to give up in Formula 1. Hamilton eventually decided to carry on the race but finished a lowly 12th. Two penalties, a puncture and a “messed up” car combined in another miserable race as his record-breaking partnership with Mercedes nears a frustrating end.

During a strange, penalty-fueled Qatar GP, a defeated Lewis Hamilton pleaded to retire — only for the request to be denied.

Lewis Hamilton apologized to Mercedes following the Qatar Grand Prix, taking responsibility for on-track incidents.

DOHA–Lewis Hamilton says he is “totally fine” with having to wait until next year for his first Ferrari Formula One test, even if it could make life harder at the start of his move from Mercedes. Britain’s seven-times world champion is replacing Spaniard Carlos Sainz at the Italian team but Mercedes are holding him to his contract until the end of the year to fulfill sponsor commitments.