Congrats LH44 & Mercedes F1 On Their 6th Double Title

Lewis Hamilton clinched his sixth world title with second place behind Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas in the US Grand Prix Sunday November 3rd, 2019 to become the second most successful driver in Formula One history.

Chalres Leclerc 's Emotional First Grand Prix Victory

Charles Leclerc has reflected on the mixed emotions of winning a Formula 1 grand prix for the first time a day after the death of friend Anthoine Hubert.

Leclerc qualified on pole for the Belgian Grand Prix and went on to take victory at Spa-Francorchamps despite a late threat from Lewis Hamilton.

Almost as soon as he took the chequered flag, the Ferrari driver’s thoughts turned to the tragedy, stating on his radio, “It is for Anthoine, it feels good but difficult to enjoy on a weekend like this.”

The podium presentation was similarly subdued, with drivers refraining from the customary champagne spray.

“On one hand, I have got a dream I’ve had since being a child that has been realised,” said Leclerc, the Monegasque who came up through the karting ranks with Frenchman Hubert.

“On the other hand, it has been very a difficult weekend since yesterday. We have lost a friend first of all. It is very difficult in this situation.

“I would like to dedicate my first win to him. We have grown up together. My first ever race I did with Anthoine when we were younger, there was Esteban (Ocon), Pierre (Gasly)…

“It is just a shame what happened yesterday. I can’t enjoy fully my first victory but it will definitely be a memory I will keep forever.”

Leclerc was more than six seconds up the road from Hamilton when the championship leader eventually got by Sebastian Vettel in the other Ferrari.

With the Mercedes seeming to hold onto its tyres better, Hamilton closed the gap rapidly in the final laps and crossed the finish line less than a second behind the winner.

“It (was) a very difficult race, we have been struggling quite a bit with the tyres towards the end, but a lot happier than what I have done in Budapest (last round) on my side,” said Leclerc.

“I’ve managed the tyres better but Mercedes were very quick in the race and we expected it yesterday but it’s a good weekend performance-wise – pole position and the first victory – so with that I’m quite satisfied.”

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Max Verstappen Takes The Pole - Hungarian Grand Prix 2019

 Max Verstappen's 1st F1 Pole 

1st Non Mercedes or Ferrari Pole in Ages

(click on the picture to watch a video of  Max's drive to the pole)

Formula 1 Hungarian GP 2019 ESPN TV Schedule

Pacific Time (UTC -8:00 US & Canada)

Practice 1 - Friday, August 2, 1:55 AM - ESPN2
Practice 2 - Friday, August 2, 5:55 AM - ESPNU
Practice 3 - Saturday, August 3, 2:55 AM - ESPN2
Qualifying - Saturday, August 3, 5:55 AM - ESPN2
Pit Lane Live - Sunday, August 4, 4:30 AM - ESPN3
On The Grid - Sunday, August 4, 5:30 AM - ESPN2
Race - Sunday, August 4, 6:05 AM - ESPN2
Race (re-air) - Sunday, August 4, 4:00 PM - ESPNEWS
Race (re-air) - Sunday, August 4, 8:00 PM - ESPN2

F1 Lost Yet Another Legend - RIP Niki Lauda

On 20 May 2019, Lauda died in his sleep, aged 70, at the University Hospital of Zürich, where he had been undergoing dialysis treatment for kidney problems, following a period of ill health. A statement issued on behalf of his family reported that he had died peacefully, surrounded by family members.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niki_Lauda

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RIP Charlie Whiting

Charlie Whiting, F1 Race Director since 1997, and one of the most influential people in the sport, has died on Wednesday March 14, 2019 aged 66 as a result of pulmonary embolism.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Whiting