Mercedes technical director James Allison has revealed that he’s had “some conversations” about the W14’s problems with Lewis Hamilton, who complained about the car as recently as last weekend. The Silver Arrows have entered this weekend’s all-important British Grand Prix on the back of a disappointing Austrian Grand Prix, where George Russell finished seventh with
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As Mercedes aims to regain lost ground against their rivals, Lewis Hamilton has downplayed the significance of the team’s incoming upgrade package for the British Grand Prix. Following a major upgrade package introduced in Monaco, which marked a significant shift in the design philosophy of the W14, news of fresh upgrades has been relatively scarce.
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Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen enters this weekend’s British Grand Prix in scintillating form, having won five races in a row. The Dutchman is unstoppable currently and boasts an 81-point advantage over team-mate Sergio Perez, who’s form is very inconsistent as of late. Verstappen’s dominant form was on show during Free Practice 1 at the
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Lewis Hamilton has addressed a radio message from team principal Toto Wolff at last weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, ahead of his home race. The seven-time World Champion enters the British Grand Prix this weekend on the back of a very frustrating few days at the Red Bull Ring, which ended with him finishing eighth. Hamilton
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Amid fears of a protest from Just Stop Oil activists, 100 soldiers have been deployed at the British Grand Prix this weekend, in a bid to thwart any of the organisation’s plans. Just Stop Oil activists did invade the track on the opening lap at the Silverstone International Circuit last season, after they breached security
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Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has admitted that the team’s new front wing for this weekend’s British Grand Prix has been introduced to help Lewis Hamilton, who’s been unhappy with the W14’s behaviour. The Silver Arrows have fitted a new front wing to Hamilton and George Russell’s cars, with Shovlin admitting that it’s been
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With the British Grand Prix at Silverstone approaching, concerns have been raised about potential track invasions by protest groups. Environmental activist group Just Stop Oil had previously disrupted the 2022 race, and Northamptonshire Police has issued a warning to anyone planning unlawful activity at the event. Drivers, including George Russell, have expressed their concerns about
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Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has affirmed his unwavering faith in Mercedes and clarified that his ongoing contract discussions are not hindered by financial matters. Although an extension to Hamilton’s current deal, which expires at the end of the year, is widely expected, a new contract has yet to be finalised. Mercedes Team
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At the end of the Austrian Grand Prix, Aston Martin lodged a post-race protest against the provisional result, shedding light on the contentious issue of track limits. This move prompted the stewards to confirm that multiple drivers had escaped penalties for track limit violations. Aston Martin’s successful appeal marked the second time this season that
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Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula 1 World Champion, has stated that Lewis Hamilton has always lacked the consistency of “war machine” Max Verstappen, even during his peak with Mercedes. Verstappen secured his fifth consecutive victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, extending Red Bull’s winning streak to nine races in the 2023 season. He now holds
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