Posted on : 04/05/2021. 'Bono', among many other duties, is the voice heard over the radio in discussion Hamilton during race weekends, making famous messages such as 'HammerTime' and 'Get in there, Lewis… He always comes across calm and cool and collected.”. 26 September, 2020. Hamilton: I just heard Bono say ‘go, go, go’ Editor. Lewis Hamilton had to fight hard for his 10th win of the season in Mexico on Sunday - and all without his regular race engineer, Pete Bonnington. Hamilton: I just heard Bono say ‘go, go, go’ Editor. Formula 1 is a team game, so it was perhaps no surprise to hear Lewis Hamilton dedicate his nail-biting victory in Mexico to his long-time race engineer Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington, who was absent owing to a medical procedure in the UK…. Hamilton’s feelings for Peter Bonnington. News, stories and discussion … F1 . Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen prediction made by Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton vs Nico Rosberg - the feud reignited. In other words, he acts as a second set of eyes and ears for the driver and informs him about the situation on track. Bonnington is largely regarded as the 6-time world champion’s right hand man. I liked at the end of the session when he radios "great feedback Bono".. not an apology, but a little acknowledgement of this moment maybe :) 8. 100% Upvoted. Lewis Hamilton says winning the Mexican Grand Prix without his usual race engineer Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington shows that “there is not one weak link” at Mercedes.. Lewis Hamilton’s desperate cry “Bono, my tyres are gone” has become an internet meme, as on more than one occasion it preceded Lewis setting another fastest lap. Peter Bonnington, Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer, says the Brit is better now than he was when the pair started working together in 2013. Lewis Hamilton will be without the reassuring voice of long-term race engineer Peter Bonnington as the Mercedes driver seeks to clinch his sixth Formula One world championship in Mexico or Texas. Mens T-Shirt featuring the classic Formula One 7 Time World Champion Lewis Hamilton line Bono My Tyres are Gone _____ For womens sizes, please message me for availability All items are made on the premium blanks with quality vinyl. Lewis Hamilton says he has been texting his absent long-term Mercedes race engineer Pete Bonnington about his Formula 1 car’s set-up at the Mexican … “I’ve had Bono by my side my whole time here at this team, and you can hear our rapport when we’re in a race,” the driver said. Then, ‘Bono’ opened up on one of his most famous messages, “Ok Lewis, It’s Hammertime”. Lewis Hamilton had an endearing exchange with his race engineer Peter Bonnington ‘Bono’ after his amazing win at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton will be without the reassuring voice of long-term race engineer Peter Bonnington as the Mercedes driver seeks to clinch his sixth Formula One world championship in Mexico or Texas. He’s the voice in Lewis Hamilton’s ear during the Grand Prix weekend, tasked with keeping his driver calm when things are hotting up. At a critical point in his season, Lewis Hamilton will be without a familiar voice in his ears this weekend, that of his long-standing engineer, Pete Bonnington. Lewis Hamilton has revealed the moment he realised he could keep the Red Bull of Max Verstappen at bay during the thrilling Fomula One Bahrain Grand Prix season opener, but admits it was anything but comfortable. ", JUST IN:‘They spread s**t!’ - Mercedes spark Red Bull and McLaren war of words'No one has the right to tell us to shut up' says HamiltonVettel delivers honest Aston Martin verdict after nightmare debut. Lewis Hamilton: I love Montreal. "And Max, I was thinking, that's it. I think probably on the second to last lap when Bono just kept going on and telling me how many laps were left. The Mercedes team recently uploaded a video featuring Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas’ race engineers. It was a risky strategy by the end of the race, with Hamilton on much older tyres than Verstappen and was forced to cling on for the final few laps. Express. “Bono is fantastic at managing, because there is a lot of commotion going on on the wall and everyone is saying tell him this or tell him that, and Bono knows what to filter. 26 September, 2020. Formula 1. 3. I love this track; I love the city and really just a fantastic weekend and great to get back on the top step. And the Brit is delighted to have Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington by his side at Mercedes, praising his race engineer for being ‘stronger mentally than ever’ before… You've done it!" Evidently he felt that he was fit enough to return to the team as Hamilton’s engineer. They are the single point of contact for the driver whenever he is in the car. When Bonnington started working with Lewis Hamilton in 2013, he was a relatively young engineer at the time.However previously he worked with Michael Schumacher while the German was at Mercedes. What lap times are the others doing? 89. In all honesty, Bono must have been glad that he came back to witness his driver clinch his sixth title. “Still got it, Bono,” said Lewis Hamilton on the radio to his race engineer Pete Bonnington after an enthralling battle with Max Verstappen at the Bahrain Grand Prix. newspaper archive. Whenever Lewis Hamilton wins a race, there is always a familiar voice saying, “Get in there Lewis!”. 'Bono I can count I got it' - Lewis Hamilton reveals 'nervousness' during F1 opener Lewis Hamilton reveals when he realised he had the Bahrain GP under control. Every item JUST IN:Nico Rosberg has Sebastian Vettel F1 exit hope. no comments yet. Lewis Hamilton was far ahead in front of Verstappen. The most common catchphrase by Bonnington is “OK Lewis, it’s Hammertime.” was born, and Hamilton has always complied. 0 comments. The Race Engineer primarily acts as the link between the team and the driver. Lewis Hamilton will start a Grand Prix from pole position for the 96th time, the eighth time this season after he powered to the top of the timing sheets in qualifying for the 2020 Russian Grand Prix. Home » Racing » F1 » ‘Bono I can count I got it’ – Lewis Hamilton reveals ‘nervousness’ during F1 opener ‘Bono I can count I got it’ – Lewis Hamilton reveals ‘nervousness’ during F1 opener . BoNo mY TyReS aRe GoNe. You can unsubscribe at any time. When asked when the Brit realised it was all under control, he replied: "Probably with two laps to go maybe, or maybe the last lap? In a spot of good news for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton, Peter Bonnington returned from medical leave early. The epic duel to the end of the season opener in Bahrain has had many people talking and the drama shrouded in controversy thanks to a Verstappen move on Hamilton in the closing laps. ‘Bono I can count I got it’ – Lewis Hamilton reveals ‘nervousness’ during F1 opener. The Queen, Lewis Hamilton, Bono and Lord Ashcroft are among those to feature in the news since the Paradise Papers data leak Telegraph Reporters 8 November 2017 • 5:04pm It’s always nice to hear radio banter between Lewis Hamilton and his race engineer Peter Bonnington ‘Bono’, but especially after such an amazing victory. For all the times Hamilton gets memed on for whining, he's just being blunt and polite here. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express save. Bonnington, better known as Bono… At a critical point in his season, Lewis Hamilton will be without a familiar voice in his ears this weekend, that of his long-standing engineer, Pete Bonnington. The battle between Red Bull and Mercedes will continue on April 16-18 at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix held at the iconic Imola Circuit, which presents another chance to see if Verstappen can really challenge Hamilton this season. Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up. Lewis Hamilton had an endearing exchange with his race engineer Peter Bonnington ‘Bono’ after his amazing win at the Bahrain Grand Prix.. It’s always nice to hear radio banter between Lewis Hamilton and his race engineer Peter Bonnington ‘Bono… The Dutchman eventually launched on Hamilton to take the lead of the race, however quickly had to hand the place back due to a request from race control, costing the Red Bull driver a win. Michael Schumacher health update: Where is Michael Schumacher now? Dhruv George is a senior Formula One and NASCAR analyst for EssentiallySports, having authored nearly 12000 articles spanning different sports like F1, NASCAR, Tennis, NFL, and eSports. share. Are there hazards on the track? Admittedly, Formula 1 race engineers don’t normally get the spotlight as much as the drivers. At a critical point in his season, Lewis Hamilton will be without a familiar voice in his ears this weekend, that of his long-standing engineer, Pete Bonnington. 'Bono I can count I got it' - Lewis Hamilton reveals 'nervousness' during F1 opener. Lewis Hamilton was far ahead in front of Verstappen. I think probably on the second to last lap when Bono just kept going on and telling me how many laps were left. report. And he apologized after the race. Home; Motogp; About; Contact Us; Stories; Quiz; cute; fun; lol; love; omg; win; geeky Bonnington was previously Michael Schumacher’s race engineer when the 7-time world champion was in Mercedes. Bonnington has performed a key role alongside Lewis Hamilton during their seven-year tenure together at Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton backed to make retirement decision by ex-Red Bull rival, Nico Rosberg has Sebastian Vettel F1 exit hope, ‘They spread s**t!’ - Mercedes spark Red Bull and McLaren war of words, Vettel delivers honest Aston Martin verdict after nightmare debut, Lando Norris gives bold verdict on Max Verstappen's overtake, Lewis Hamilton 'not particularly happy' at Mercedes contract decision. Thus the phrase, “OK Lewis, it’s Hammertime.” was born, and Hamilton always complied. 2.5k votes, 298 comments. This was Hamilton’s 10th victory of the season, taking him to the brink of a historic sixth world championship. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. I love this track; I love the city and really just a fantastic weekend and great to get back on the top step. Lewis Hamilton: I love Montreal. He's got me now. Race engineer Peter Bonnington – Bono says he felt “like a rock star walked in” when he started working with Lewis Hamilton.. A jubilant Bono replies: "That's it mate, you've done it! He has worked alongside the likes of Giorgio Pantano and Timo Glock. The Briton is to miss this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix and next week’s race at the Circuit of the Americas as he undergoes what Mercedes called a “a personal medical procedure”. Lewis Hamilton had to fight hard for his 10th win of the season in Mexico on Sunday - and all without his regular race engineer, Pete Bonnington. “Bono is fantastic at managing, because there is a lot of commotion going on on the wall and everyone is saying tell him this or tell him that, and Bono knows what to filter. His role was temporarily filled by Marcus Dudley until the US Grand Prix a week later. The Briton is to miss this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix and next week's race at the Circuit of the Americas as he undergoes what Mercedes called a "a personal medical procedure".. He is the best filter. Pete has inherited the nickname “Bono” in Formula 1 courtesy of his surname. Verstappen had been fastest all weekend, leading the way heading into turn one at the start of the race, with Hamilton not far behind. Lewis Hamilton says he was messaging Peter Bonnington for set-up advice before Mexican Grand Prix qualifying but has hailed the performance of his regular Formula 1 race engineer's replacements "But then oversteer out of turn 10, nervousness out of 11, snap oversteer in 13, which is a really bad one. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Just as Hamilton exited the pit lane with a lead of around 1.5 seconds ahead of Bottas, his race engineer Peter “Bono” Bonnington continued saying, “Delta, delta, delta”. ‘Bono I can count I got it’ – Lewis Hamilton reveals ‘nervousness’ during F1 opener. Lewis Hamilton will start a Grand Prix from pole position for the 96th time, the eighth time this season after he powered to the top of the timing sheets in qualifying for the 2020 Russian Grand Prix. Essentially Sports © 2020 | All Rights Reserved. level 2. This was Hamilton’s 10th victory of the season, taking him to the brink of a historic sixth world championship. “I’ve had Bono by my side the whole time at Mercedes, so it just made sense to have him with me on the Yoga mat too.” But I think he had the same thing.". Sources reveal Hamilton has opted against joining famous LA Yoga Studios like WanderLust Hollywood or The Green Yogi, but has instead hired a familiar face and voice to be his private yoga instructor. “I’ve had Bono by my side my whole time here at this team, and you can hear our rapport when we’re in a race,” the driver said. Mens T-Shirt featuring the classic Formula One 7 Time World Champion Lewis Hamilton line Bono My Tires are Gone _____ For womens sizes, please message me for availability All items are made on the premium blanks with quality vinyl. Lewis Hamilton says winning the Mexican Grand Prix without his usual race engineer Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington shows that “there is not one weak link” at Mercedes.. BoomMag: Readers and Fans Subscribe. But while racing fans might find the message amusing, the man on the other end of Lewis Hamilton’s radio is definitely not laughing. Formula 1 is a team game, so it was perhaps no surprise to hear Lewis Hamilton dedicate his nail-biting victory in Mexico to his long-time race engineer Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington, who was absent owing to a medical procedure in the UK…. In all honesty, Bono must have been glad that he came back to witness his driver clinch his sixth title. To which Hamilton responded, “Calm down man”. Another common catchphrase of his was when he tells the Briton to push hard. ... Lewis Hamilton has revealed the moment he realised he could keep the Red Bull of Max Verstappen at bay during the thrilling Fomula One Bahrain Grand Prix season opener, but admits it was anything but comfortable. Lewis Hamilton has revealed the moment he realised he could keep the Red Bull of Max Verstappen at bay during the thrilling Fomula One Bahrain Grand Prix season opener, but admits it was anything but comfortable. Sort by. Be the first to share what you think! Is there any traffic coming up? Share. In a spot of good news for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton, Peter Bonnington returned from medical leave early. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. "I think it was really the last lap, there was a point - I think when I got to turn four, I knew that I was in a good position. "He was like, three laps, two laps - I'm like Bono I can count, I've got it. The most common catchphrase by Bonnington is “OK Lewis, it’s Hammertime.” was born, and Hamilton has always complied. Hamilton’s feelings for Peter Bonnington. 1.4m members in the formula1 community. best . MONTE CARLO, Monaco -- Lewis Hamilton clung on for a memorable victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, but he spent most of the race questioning his … Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. The best independent Formula 1 community anywhere. Just as Hamilton exited the pit lane with a lead of around 1.5 seconds ahead of Bottas, his race engineer Peter “Bono” Bonnington continued saying, “Delta, delta, delta”. Both Peter Bonnington and Riccardo Musconi spoke on various subjects including their wards. Bono started his Formula 1 career as a data engineer with Jordan back in the early 2000’s. I think it was the last lap. Hamilton was forced to go on the defensive on track, and admitted it was very late into the final lap he realised he could potentially win the race. “I’ve had Bono by my side my whole time here at this team, and you can hear our rapport when we’re in a race,” the driver said. He graduated with a PG Diploma in Journalism from the Xavier Institute of Communications. However, the racers themselves truly appreciate the hard work that they do behind the scenes. hide. F1: Can Lewis Hamilton do it again? He is the best filter. 8 months ago. Evidently he felt that he was fit enough to return to the team as Hamilton’s engineer. Sebastian Vettel delivers honest Aston Martin verdict after nightmare Bahrain GP debut. Dhruv has also conducted interviews with F1 driver Pierre Gasly and Moto2 rider Tony Arbolino. Thank you so much to Milan Korenica (@mikosoft) for contributing lyric ideas to this song. For the uninitiated, the man is Peter Bonnington, who is Hamilton’s race engineer. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, Posted by 2 days ago Media. The seven-time world champion added: "He's just nervous, but I'm grateful for Bono, his patience with me. It was worth noting that Bonnington missed the Mexican Grand Prix, owing to a medical procedure. I think it was the last lap. Hamilton was heard on the radio asking for his race engineer Pete Bonnington to leave him to it after hearing Verstappen was closing the gap to the Mercedes. The Briton is to miss this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix and next week's race at the Circuit of the Americas as he undergoes what Mercedes called a "a personal medical procedure".. Every item Report Save. He has been an ardent follower of motorsports sport since 2001, holding Carlos Sainz Jr. and McLaren in high regard. But then strategies seemed to start changing throughout the race, with Mercedes pitting Hamilton much earlier than Verstappen to try and force the Red Bull team to pit and take the net lead. He always comes across calm and cool and collected.” In a spot of good news for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton, Peter Bonnington returned from medical leave early. To which Hamilton responded, “Calm down man”. View Entire Discussion (0 Comments) More posts from the lewishamilton community. The Englishman then joined the Honda team as an understudy to long time race engineer Jock Clear.