Lewis Hamilton awkwardly confessed he doesn't 'really know' Richard Hammond after the former Top Gear presenter sent him a good-luck message ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. 'Lewis, the folks at Shell Helix have asked me to send you a message, rather thoughtfully,' the 56-year-old's message began. I don't really know him.' Many racing fans rushed to social media to remind Hamilton that he appeared on Top Gear twice and must have met Hammond in the past. Fellow Briton George Russell continued his impressive start to the season by claiming pole for Saturday's sprint race, with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli 0.289 seconds behind.

Source: Daily Mail March 13, 2026 19:33 UTC