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Mercedes planning ‘Silicon-Valley-style’ campus

Mercedes have unveiled plans for a huge £70 million development project, as the team looks to develop a “Silicon valley-style” base through substantial investment in staff and infrastructure. The proposal, which is set to be completed by 2025, will create an impressive base in Brackley for the eight-time Constructors’ champions. “We want it to become

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Carlos Sainz irritated by ‘stupid talk’ over his future

Carlos Sainz has, once again, rejected rumours that he is planning to abandon Ferrari for a move to the incoming Audi team, which will join the grid in 2026. The Spaniard called talk about his future “stupid,” refusing to dignify the speculation with a response, adding that he is committed to winning a title with

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Former F1 driver claims Fernando Alonso is a better driver than Michael Schumacher

Having scored four podiums in five races, Fernando Alonso is in the midst of an impressive rival, powering Aston Martin into P2 in the Constructor’s Standings. Alonso is standing in third place in the Drivers’ race, just 44 points behind title-leader Max Verstappen, impressive given the Dutchman hasn’t finished outside the top two this season.

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Aston Martin set to announce end of Mercedes relationship

Aston Martin are reportedly set to end their relationship with Mercedes for the new power unit regulations in 2026, with the Silverstone-based team to make an announcement potentially as soon as this week at the Monaco Grand Prix. According to Italy’s Gazzetta dello Sport, Aston Martin are set to be supplied with power units from

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Toto Wolff delivers Lewis Hamilton disappointment

Lewis Hamilton has been warned by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff that the Silver Arrows’ new concept this weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix won’t see them magically catch Red Bull “any time soon”, with the Austrians sitting 128 points ahead of the Germans after just five races. Following the cancellation of last weekend’s Emilia

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Lewis Hamilton admits Ferrari interest as he provides contract update

Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton is seemingly edging ever closer to signing a contract extension with Mercedes, with the Briton having admitted that whilst he hasn’t signed any paperwork yet, a new deal is something himself and the team “are working on”. His current deal is due to expire at the end of this season;

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Ex-F1 champion claims Fernando Alonso will race in F1 until he’s almost 50

1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill believes Fernando Alonso could remain in the sport until “he’s way over 45”, with the Spaniard currently performing at the highest of levels. Whilst Alonso showed strong pace at Alpine following his two-year hiatus, the two-time World Champion has raised his game considerably since making the switch to

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Stefano Domenicali condemns Max Verstappen

In recent weeks, Formula One has found the spotlight firmly focused on a handful of drivers, as speculation is rife over their futures on the grid. Lewis Hamilton has been in the focus amid rumours he could be set to abandon Mercedes in a bid to secure a record eighth world title or even quit

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Toto Wolff delivers blow to Lewis Hamilton ahead of Monaco GP

Mercedes are looking forward to the Monaco Grand Prix, as the Silver Arrows prepare to unveil key changes to the design of their W14 in a bid to fix its aerodynamic failures. The Silver Arrows had hoped to test out the new design around Imola but the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix saw

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