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The Independent
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
Lewis Hamilton's former teammate delivers verdict on his Ferrari career so far
Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has offered an explanation for Lewis Hamilton 's current struggles at Ferrari. The seven-time world champion, who joined Ferrari this season, has yet to secure a podium finish, while his teammate Charles Leclerc has achieved three. The Spanish driver, who raced alongside the British driver at McLaren, suggests Lewis Hamilton's difficulties mirror his previous season at Mercedes, where George Russell appeared more comfortable with the car. He believes the Ferrari car might be challenging to drive, similar to the Mercedes last year, contributing to Hamilton's deficit against Charles Leclerc. Despite the current form, Alonso acknowledges Hamilton's capabilities and notes that he can quickly turn his performance around.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Peugeot E-Expert Sport is a spacious, speedy modern van that's fun to drive… and it even fits in at Le Mans
Just bang it in sports mode and pretend you're heading down the Mulsanne Straight at top speed WHITE VAN LE MANS Peugeot E-Expert Sport is a spacious, speedy modern van that's fun to drive… and it even fits in at Le Mans THE 24 Hours of Le Mans car park. Every supercar you can think of. Plus moi, in a white van. 2 Not as fast as a Le Mans hypercar, obviously. But it's no slouch either Credit: DANIEL PULLEN 2025 2 Peugeot's E-Expert Sport gets bold styling and 9X8-inspired touches – but no power boost Credit: DANIEL PULLEN 2025 At least I had a top view sat on the roof. Peugeot hasn't added any performance to the new E-Expert Sport. It's the standard 136hp with a 219-mile battery. But it does get a special body kit, Y-spoke 18in alloys, and Kryptonite Green detailing inspired by Peugeot's 9X8 race car. This is the 'Crew Van' version with tons of space for you and five mates to cross the Channel with all your camping gear. Just one pit stop required to get from Dover to the track, sucking up 80 per cent charge in just 45 minutes. Not bad. What's it like to drive? Not as fast as a Le Mans hypercar, obviously. But it's no slouch either. It's fun, with purposeful steering and paddle shifts to control the regenerative braking. Just bang it in sports mode and pretend you're heading down the Mulsanne Straight at top speed – rather than a French autoroute. More importantly, on a road trip, it has all the creature comforts you'd expect from a modern van including a 10in touchscreen that talks to your phone, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charging and even a heated leather steering wheel. Which you definitely don't get in a World Endurance Championship car. Fernando Alonso drives to victory at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 2018 There's more of Superman's least favourite colour in here, as well as Sport logos in the 'eco-leather' seats which are colourfast, scratchproof and tear-resistant, not to mention 'moisture regulating and acid and alkali resistant'. Given how terrifying it must be driving through the night at Le Mans, it sounds like the sort of stuff they should make racesuits out of. It didn't have a place in the race, but the new E-Expert Sport looked every bit as cool as the race-winning Ferrari, and costs a lot less at £41,295 (ex VAT).
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Peugeot E-Expert Sport is a spacious, speedy modern van that's fun to drive… and it even fits in at Le Mans
THE 24 Hours of Le Mans car park. Every supercar you can think of. Plus moi, in a Advertisement 2 Not as fast as a Le Mans hypercar, obviously. But it's no slouch either Credit: DANIEL PULLEN 2025 2 Peugeot's E-Expert Sport gets bold styling and 9X8-inspired touches – but no power boost Credit: DANIEL PULLEN 2025 At least I had a top view sat on the roof. Peugeot hasn't added any performance to the new E-Expert Sport. It's the standard 136hp with a 219-mile battery. But it does get a special body kit, Y-spoke 18in alloys, and Kryptonite Green detailing inspired by Peugeot's 9X8 race car. This is the 'Crew Van' version with tons of space for you and five mates to cross the Channel with all your camping gear. Advertisement READ MORE ROAD TESTS Just one pit stop required to get from Dover to the track, sucking up 80 per cent charge in just 45 minutes. Not bad. What's it like to drive? Not as fast as a Just bang it in sports mode and pretend you're heading down the Mulsanne Straight at top speed – rather than a French autoroute. Advertisement Most read in Motors More importantly, on a road trip, it has all the creature comforts you'd expect from a modern van including a 10in touchscreen that talks to your phone, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charging and even a heated leather steering wheel. Which you definitely don't get in a Fernando Alonso drives to victory at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 2018 There's more of Superman's least favourite colour in here, as well as Sport logos in the 'eco-leather' seats which are colourfast, scratchproof and tear-resistant, not to mention 'moisture regulating and acid and alkali resistant'. Given how terrifying it must be driving through the night at Le Mans, it sounds like the sort of stuff they should make racesuits out of. Advertisement It didn't have a place in the race, but the new E-Expert Sport looked every bit as cool as the race-winning Ferrari, and costs a lot less at £41,295 (ex VAT).
The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Peugeot E-Expert Sport is a spacious, speedy modern van that's fun to drive… and it even fits in at Le Mans
THE 24 Hours of Le Mans car park. Every supercar you can think of. Plus moi, in a white van. 2 2 At least I had a top view sat on the roof. Peugeot hasn't added any performance to the new E-Expert Sport. It's the standard 136hp with a 219-mile battery. But it does get a special body kit, Y-spoke 18in alloys, and Kryptonite Green detailing inspired by Peugeot's 9X8 race car. This is the 'Crew Van' version with tons of space for you and five mates to cross the Channel with all your camping gear. Just one pit stop required to get from Dover to the track, sucking up 80 per cent charge in just 45 minutes. Not bad. What's it like to drive? Not as fast as a Le Mans hypercar, obviously. But it's no slouch either. It's fun, with purposeful steering and paddle shifts to control the regenerative braking. Just bang it in sports mode and pretend you're heading down the Mulsanne Straight at top speed – rather than a French autoroute. More importantly, on a road trip, it has all the creature comforts you'd expect from a modern van including a 10in touchscreen that talks to your phone, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charging and even a heated leather steering wheel. Which you definitely don't get in a World Endurance Championship car. Fernando Alonso drives to victory at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 2018 There's more of Superman's least favourite colour in here, as well as Sport logos in the 'eco-leather' seats which are colourfast, scratchproof and tear-resistant, not to mention 'moisture regulating and acid and alkali resistant'. Given how terrifying it must be driving through the night at Le Mans, it sounds like the sort of stuff they should make racesuits out of. It didn't have a place in the race, but the new E-Expert Sport looked every bit as cool as the race-winning Ferrari, and costs a lot less at £41,295 (ex VAT).
The Independent
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
Lewis Hamilton ‘struggling' in battle with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, says Fernando Alonso
Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has identified a concerning factor in Lewis Hamilton 's struggle for form at Ferrari. The British driver switched from Mercedes ahead of the current season, but has not managed a podium finished since. His best was a fourth-place in Italy last month, with a constant struggle for results that better his fellow Ferrari driver. Hamilton's teammate Charles Leclerc has three podium finishes to his name this season, with a second-place in his hometown of Monaco making his best return. Speaking to Planet F1, Alonso, 43, said: 'Lewis is a great driver, he's capable of exploiting all his strengths. After 24 races, we'll do the math: he's struggling now, but he can turn things around very quickly.' The Aston Martin driver has hit onto a theme of Hamilton's recent form. He related his deficit to Leclerc to his prior record against then- Mercedes partner George Russell last season. 'I don't think the situation has changed much compared to last year with Russell. Then, the Mercedes was apparently difficult to drive and Russell was more comfortable. This year seems to be the same,' he explained. In the 2024 standings, Russell finished one place ahead of Hamilton in sixth, with 245 points compared to the seven-time world champion's 223. Currently, Leclerc sits in fifth with his British teammate yet to pass the century mark and Mercedes replacement Kimi Antonelli just behind him. However, Alonso added: 'It's difficult to give an opinion without having all the information.' Hamilton will hope his form begins to turn around as F1 rolls into Austria on 27 June.
