close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB IT ES-MX US
Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton feels Antarctic chill as new season preparations continue

Lewis Hamilton — Photo: © LAT Images

Hamilton feels Antarctic chill as new season preparations continue

Attention now turns to the new campaign

GPFans Staff
Google Make us your Google favorite

Lewis Hamilton has completed his visit to Antarctica as preparations for the new F1 season continue.

The seven-time world champion was relegated to the role of an observer in the title fight last season as Mercedes battled porpoising and drag-efficiency issues with its W13 challenger.

A late-season resurgence that led to a one-two finish at the São Paulo Grand Prix for the Silver Arrows has proven cause for optimism ahead of the new campaign, with the team hoping the W14 will overcome any issues experienced by its predecessor.

In preparation for the new year, Hamilton has taken a trip to Antarctica and has documented his travels on social media.

READ MORE...Hamilton one-season partnership equal to three with Williams - Russell

In his latest Instagram story, a number of clips show Hamilton meeting penguins whilst snowboarding with friends.

He wrote in a post "Antarctica was chill", accompanied by further images from his stay.

Mercedes will launch the W14 on February 15 at Silverstone.

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

F1 insider claims Ferrari talent on the drivers' market: 'He can't stay there'

F1 insider claims Ferrari talent on the drivers' market: 'He can't stay there'

  • 39 minutes ago
F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton ridiculed as 48-race plan revealed

F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton ridiculed as 48-race plan revealed

  • 1 hour ago
Rachel Brookes opens up on abuse after Max Verstappen interview before Sky Sports F1 exit

Rachel Brookes opens up on abuse after Max Verstappen interview before Sky Sports F1 exit

  • 2 hours ago
Carlos Sainz told F1 rival team move is a 'no-brainer', but one driver stands in his way

Carlos Sainz told F1 rival team move is a 'no-brainer', but one driver stands in his way

  • 3 hours ago
FIA steward admits Max Verstappen makes it hard to be punished: 'He challenges us'

FIA steward admits Max Verstappen makes it hard to be punished: 'He challenges us'

  • Today 08:59
Toto Wolff admits Mercedes F1 cost cap fears with new upgrades plan

Toto Wolff admits Mercedes F1 cost cap fears with new upgrades plan

  • Today 08:15

Just in

12:30
F1 insider claims Ferrari talent on the drivers' market: 'He can't stay there'
11:58
F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton ridiculed as 48-race plan revealed
10:57
Rachel Brookes opens up on abuse after Max Verstappen interview before Sky Sports F1 exit
09:44
Carlos Sainz told F1 rival team move is a 'no-brainer', but one driver stands in his way
08:59
FIA steward admits Max Verstappen makes it hard to be punished: 'He challenges us'
F1 news

Recommended by the editors

FIA steward admits Max Verstappen makes it hard to be punished: 'He challenges us' Latest F1 News

FIA steward admits Max Verstappen makes it hard to be punished: 'He challenges us'

Today 08:59
Toto Wolff admits Mercedes F1 cost cap fears with new upgrades plan Mercedes

Toto Wolff admits Mercedes F1 cost cap fears with new upgrades plan

Today 08:15
Lewis Hamilton gearing up for F1 title showdown: 'Ferrari are pushing hard' Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton gearing up for F1 title showdown: 'Ferrari are pushing hard'

Yesterday 20:54
Adrian Newey is building an Aston Martin title winning car and here is the F1 star who will drive it F1 Analysis

Adrian Newey is building an Aston Martin title winning car and here is the F1 star who will drive it

Yesterday 18:45
Ontdek het op Google Play
x