close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • IT
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB IT ES-MX US
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, China, 2024

Hamilton salutes New York after making F1 HISTORY

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, China, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

Hamilton salutes New York after making F1 HISTORY

Lewis Hamilton has been taking part in a Mercedes showcase in Manhattan

Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to fans who came out in force to witness F1 history in New York.

The seven-time world champion has made a number of appearances in the Big Apple this week as he prepares for this weekend's Miami Grand Prix.

READ MORE: F1 wonderkid in Imola TEST amid driver replacement reports

Hamilton was joined by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff to flick the switch as WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging service, turned the iconic Empire State Building green, while the pair were also involved in the launch of the app's new race car emoji.

The British driver - who will join Ferrari in 2025 - was also thrilled to make F1 history, as he got behind the wheel of a Silver Arrow to give a first-ever demonstration of an F1 car in Manhattan during a Mercedes showcase.

Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton in New York this week
Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton in New York this week

Fans out in force

Taking to his Instagram page, the 39-year-old hailed fans who turned out to witness the spectacular event on Fifth Avenue.

"If you see something say something,'' he wrote.

"Had fun with this one, thanks for showing out New York. Miami next."

READ MORE: Red Bull CONFIRM Newey departure and when he’ll leave

Related

Lewis Hamilton Ferrari Mercedes Toto Wolff Miami Grand Prix

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

Ferrari 'must choose' Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc to challenge Mercedes in F1 title fight

Ferrari 'must choose' Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc to challenge Mercedes in F1 title fight

  • 18 minutes ago
Carlos Sainz quip may have revealed an F1 driver change

Carlos Sainz quip may have revealed an F1 driver change

  • 2 hours ago
Lewis Hamilton back in top spot as perfect F1 race win rewarded

Lewis Hamilton back in top spot as perfect F1 race win rewarded

  • Today 12:00
Fans blast Mercedes after blanking George Russell and praising Lewis Hamilton in Barcelona debrief

Fans blast Mercedes after blanking George Russell and praising Lewis Hamilton in Barcelona debrief

  • Yesterday 22:45
Toto Wolff makes cheeky Kim Kardashian joke as Lewis Hamilton bags first Ferrari F1 win

Toto Wolff makes cheeky Kim Kardashian joke as Lewis Hamilton bags first Ferrari F1 win

  • June 17, 2026 09:57
Kimi Antonelli admits Ferrari have the one thing Mercedes lack - and it is not speed

Kimi Antonelli admits Ferrari have the one thing Mercedes lack - and it is not speed

  • Yesterday 09:12

Just in

17:46
Ferrari 'must choose' Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc to challenge Mercedes in F1 title fight
17:10
F1 News Today: Max Verstappen ‘causes Red Bull split’ as three drivers fight for seat
15:57
Carlos Sainz quip may have revealed an F1 driver change
14:57
Spanish Grand Prix organisers release statement over concerns new F1 track won't be ready
13:57
EXCLUSIVE: One step from the big time, this is the life of an F1 reserve driver
F1 news

Recommended by the editors

Spanish Grand Prix organisers release statement over concerns new F1 track won't be ready Spanish Grand Prix

Spanish Grand Prix organisers release statement over concerns new F1 track won't be ready

3 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE: One step from the big time, this is the life of an F1 reserve driver Luke Browning

EXCLUSIVE: One step from the big time, this is the life of an F1 reserve driver

Today 13:57
F1 ANALYSIS: Teams are now in a race to the bottom after new rule shambles F1 Analysis

F1 ANALYSIS: Teams are now in a race to the bottom after new rule shambles

Today 12:57
Lewis Hamilton back in top spot as perfect F1 race win rewarded Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton back in top spot as perfect F1 race win rewarded

Today 12:00
Ontdek het op Google Play
x