Hamilton criticises FIA and young drivers for caution

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Lewis Hamilton has expressed concern that both the FIA and younger Formula 1 drivers are becoming overly cautious when racing in wet conditions. The seven-time world champion believes this trend is affecting the excitement and competitiveness of wet-weather Grands Prix.

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First to reportLewis Hamilton: Younger F1 drivers are “more and more cautious” about racing in rainSeven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has suggested not all Formula 1 drivers have the same approach regarding wet-weather racing, with youngsters becoming “more and more cautious”. After drops of rain on several occasions, Sepang marked the first significant competitive running for F1’s new-for-2026 machinery this season, as a downpour soaked the track shortly before the race was ... Keep readingLewis Hamilton bemoans FIA and young F1 drivers over wet-weather cautionAlthough there has been little opportunity for wet-weather racing this year, an over-cautious approach has seemingly dominated before then.Lewis Hamilton blames ‘young’ F1 drivers for the FIA’s ‘cautious’ approach to racing in the rainLewis Hamilton has pointed the finger at “younger” F1 drivers for the FIA’s caution when it comes to racing in wet-weather Grands Prix. While we ...Hamilton says FIA, young drivers too cautious in rainOct.9 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton says both the FIA and Formula 1’s younger generation have become too cautious about racing in wet conditions. The Ferrari driver was speaking in Singapore just days after the chaotic race at Sepang, where heavy rain and delays again raised questions about modern wet-weather racing. “Wet weather races aren’t the same…Hamilton says Formula 1 has become too cautious in the rainLewis Hamilton says Formula 1 officials and younger drivers are increasingly reluctant to race in wet conditions, reducing one of the sport's defining tests.

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