Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton grabbed his first pole position for the Brackley-based team since joining them at the start of the year.
Hamilton head the grid for the start of tomorrow's Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit.
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he is considering building a museum to house his huge collection of trophies.
“I have been thinking to build a museum. It was my dad’s idea. It would be cool to have somewhere – in Stevenage or London, I don’t know – where we could have one of the cars from every year that I have driven and have the trophies up so that people can see them”
“Or I am going to have to build a house big enough because I have hundreds of trophies – I must have at least 500,” the 2008 world champion told the Guardian.
Ahead of Sunday’s opening Formula one race, the 28-year-old also revealed he is excited to welcome “new member of the family” to his team - his new bulldog, Roscoe.
2013 is dawning as a year of change with a new team and a new dog, and a £20m private jet to help the 28-year-old get around the world.
The Mercedes driver said, “having the plane gives you a lot of time back in your life."
Helped by team mate Nico Rosberg, 2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton peeled the wraps off the new Mercedes W04 ahead of the Formula One season .
Lewis Hamilton celebrated the 21st win of his career in Austin, Texas today after edging out Germany's Sebastian Vettel in the US Grand Prix.
Vettel's second-place finish, with Fernando Alonso third, means there is now a 13-point gap between the Spaniard and Vettel heading to the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos next week.
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton has won the United States Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel was second for Red Bull with Ferrari's Fernando Alonso in third place.
The result means Red Bull have won the Constructors' Championship.
Just noticed @jensonbutton unfollowed, thats a shame. After 3 years as teammates, I thought we respected one another but clearly he doesn't.
From @LewisHamilton on Twitter:Funny thing is, we are STILL teammates! All good tho, I plan on giving this team & fans all I got til I cross the finish line in brazil!!!
From @LewisHamilton on Twitter:My bad, just found out Jenson never followed me. Don't blame him! Need to be on Twitter more!
From @LewisHamilton on Twitter:Lewis Hamilton will join Mercedes from next season on a three-year contract.
The decision to leave McLaren after a 14-year association with the team has been described by one source close to Hamilton as "the toughest of his career".
In a statement Hamilton said: "It is now time for me to take on a fresh challenge and I am very excited to begin a new chapter racing for the Mercedes Formula One Team. Mercedes-Benz has such an incredible heritage in motorsport, along with a passion for winning, which I share."
He added: "Together, we can grow and rise to this new challenge. I believe that I can help steer the Silver Arrows to the top and achieve our joint ambitions of winning the world championships."
– Sergio PerezI was brought up on the great stories of Ayrton Senna's many world championship triumphs for McLaren, and I'm truly honoured they've chosen me to partner Jenson (Button) from 2013 onwards.
I've spent the 2012 season working very hard to demonstrate my potential, but I've always remained humble and focused.
While I'm still fully focused on doing my best for Sauber for the remainder of this season, I'm already massively looking forward to working with everyone at McLaren.
Mexican Sergio Perez will replace Lewis Hamilton at McLaren next season. McLaren said: "Sergio's new deal means that he will begin a driving partnership with 2009 world champion Jenson Button."
Lewis Hamilton will end his 14-year association with McLaren at the end of the season and join Mercedes.
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