Hamilton FIRES BACK After Ferrari Shake-Up Story EXPLODES! | F1 News
9/17/2026, 8:22:07 PM
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F1 News today as Lewis Hamilton FIRES BACK at reports claiming he wants key Ferrari personnel replaced, issuing a direct public statement to shut down the latest Scuderia shake-up rumours. Red Bull also face a fascinating Baku decision as Liam Lawson earns huge praise from Laurent Mekies after his impressive three-race comeback, while Isack Hadjar must pass a simulator fitness test before returning. Plus Fernando Alonso demands answers after another difficult Honda engine weekend and Alpine make a major technical signing. 👉 Subscribe to F1 Grandstand: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 🔴 HAMILTON SHUTS DOWN FERRARI SHAKE-UP CLAIMS Hamilton has directly denied reports that he asked Ferrari to replace members of his trackside team. The seven-time World Champion said he has “never asked for anyone on my team to be replaced” and insisted the people around him work hard every day. The rumours followed claims of friction inside Ferrari and pressure for operational changes. 🟠 LAWSON IMPRESSES AS HADJAR FACES BAKU TEST Laurent Mekies has praised Liam Lawson’s return to Red Bull after his disastrous two-race stint in 2025. Lawson finished P7 at Zandvoort and P6 in Madrid, with Mekies highlighting his calmer, simpler approach. But Isack Hadjar’s comeback could arrive in Baku. Red Bull will put him through a simulator test and only return him to the RB22 if his injured wrist is close to 100%. 🚨 ALONSO DEMANDS ASTON MARTIN HONDA REVIEW Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin must investigate the “very bad” Honda engine behaviour he experienced in Madrid. Alonso finished P17 and reported boost-control problems, near-stalls and slow power recovery after lifting for blue flags. Honda recently said its B-spec power unit had improved enough in driveability to shift more focus towards performance. 🔵 ALPINE LAND FORMER MERCEDES TECH CHIEF Alpine have appointed former Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott as Chief Technical Officer. Elliott will oversee the technical and engineering operation at Enstone, with Alpine saying his arrival strengthens the team as it targets the top four. He previously contributed to eight Constructors’ and eight Drivers’ Championships during his career. 👇 JOIN THE DEBATE Did Hamilton need to shut the Ferrari rumours down publicly? Has Lawson proved he belongs at Red Bull? Should Red Bull bring Hadjar back immediately if he passes the simulator test? How worried should Aston Martin be about Honda? Can Mike Elliott help transform Alpine? 00:00 🚨 F1 NEWS — HAMILTON FIRES BACK! 02:07 🔴 HAMILTON SHUTS DOWN FERRARI SHAKE-UP CLAIMS! 15:11 🐶 LECLERC CALLED OUT — “NOT A FAMILY PICNIC!” 25:24 🟠 LAWSON REDEMPTION — RED BULL ADMIT THE CHANGE! 33:48 🔥 HADJAR BAKU RETURN — LAWSON LEFT WAITING?! 38:40 🚨 ALONSO DEMANDS ANSWERS — HONDA “VERY BAD”! 47:50 🔵 ALPINE MAKE HUGE TECH MOVE — EX-MERCEDES CHIEF IN! 👍 SMASH LIKE if you enjoyed tonight’s show and SUBSCRIBE for daily F1 News, Formula 1 News, F1 Live and F1 2026 coverage. 🏁 Come for the vibe. Stay for the tribe. 🎥 Watch more F1 News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLGFJfgyq-6JrTUVhKBfA-tANLmtv2Fup #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #LewisHamilton #Ferrari #LiamLawson #RedBull #FernandoAlonso #AstonMartin #AlpineF1 📧 CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📧 WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📱SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: WEBSITE: https://www.f1grandstand.com FACEBOOK: / F1GrandstandHub X: https://x.com/F1Grandstand_ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/_f1grandstand_/ DISCORD LINK : https://discord.gg/PKGWS2axP5 DISCLAIMER: This video is an independent, unofficial production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Formula 1, the FIA Formula One World Championship, or any related entities. F1, Formula One and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V. All content used is for commentary, criticism, news reporting and fan discussion purposes under applicable fair use/fair dealing principles. Any images, clips or references are used in a transformative manner to provide analysis and do not substitute for the original works. All rights to original materials remain with their respective owners.