News Details
Lauda defends Hamilton's call to ignore team orders
+ Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda has backed Lewis Hamilton’s decision to ignore team orders during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hamilton, who started from the pitlane, was running third behind Daniel Ricciardo and Fernando Alonso in the final stage of the race, when his Mercedes team ordered him to allow his team-mate Nico Rosberg, who still needed to stop again, through.
Despite repeated calls from the team, the 2008 champion refused to concede the position, eventually coming home third, behind Ricciardo and Alonso and half a second ahead of his team-mate.
Former-champion Lauda though has defended Hamilton’s refusal to allow Rosberg past, insisting that the issuing of the team...
Full Story »
Full Story »
12y ago from RichlandF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Lauda: Hamilton was right to defy team
Niki Lauda says he believes Lewis Hamilton was right to ignore team...
12y ago from Crash.net
Lauda backs Hamilton over team orders
– Mercedes Non-Executive Chairman Niki Lauda says Lewis Hamilton...
12y ago from GPUpdate.net
Lauda: Lewis was right, the call was unnecessary
Niki Lauda with Lewis Hamilton
Niki Lauda has come out in support of Lewis...
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Lauda would have done the same as Hamilton
Niki Lauda has backed Lewis Hamilton's decision to ignore team orders...
12y ago from TheF1Times.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez: “In the first half of 2026, all I...
No description available...
54m ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Australian GP: Full starting grid as four...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales: “If I stay at home, I don’t get...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez says overtaking Marc Marquez was “too...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Max Papis announces departure as IndyCar chief steward
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Fernando Alonso backs IndyCar Barcelona race but warns...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar reveals full 2027 schedule, with Spain...
The NTT IndyCar Series has revealed the second half of its 2027 racing...
20h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar to return to Europe with Barcelona race in 2027
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Josh McErlean to test 2027-spec M-Sport WRC car at ERC...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Jon Armstrong announces WRC co-driver split for 2027
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC star Thierry Neuville makes successful historic...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA ratifies key 2027 WRC sporting regulations
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Declan Rice names 'clear winner' of the Ballon d'Or...
Declan Rice has given Harry Kane his emphatic backing to win the 2026...
2d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal are closely monitoring 'outstanding' Brighton...
Arsenal are reportedly keeping a close watch on Brighton striker...
1d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal ready January transfer move for star with 10...
Arsenal are reportedly targeting a potential January transfer window move...
1d ago from CaughtOffside.com
8 goals in 7 apps: Arsenal monitor attacking sensation...
Arsenal are reportedly keeping a close watch on Monza striker Gustavo...
1d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Newey: Honda’s resolve ‘only strengthened’ by...
Adrian Newey has offered a candid assessment of... Read More »
44m ago from F1i.com
FIA announce massive grid penalties for TWO F1 drivers with...
The FIA has confirmed that two F1 stars will be... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
F1 drivers guilty of stunning number of infractions in...
F1 drivers managed to rack up an eye-catching 207... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
