Mercedes’ Bradley Lord confirmed after the Japanese Grand Prix that Lewis Hamilton’s and George Russell’s battle would be discussed in the team’s post-race debrief, when the “heat of the moment” has cooled. Lord is standing in for team principal Toto Wolff this weekend alongside ex-F1 driver Jerome D’Ambrosio, as the Austrian is having surgery back
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Mercedes’ decision to issue team orders instructing George Russell to allow Lewis Hamilton to pass him in the closing laps of the race has ignited a spirited debate among Sky TV commentators. Russell, despite expressing his disagreement via team radio, complied with the order, setting the stage for a contentious post-race analysis. As the race
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Several fans of Lewis Hamilton have accused Mercedes of making a mistake by signing George Russell to replace Valtteri Bottas last season, following Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix. It was an eventful race for Mercedes and arguably for all the wrong reasons, as Hamilton and Russell spent more time battling each other than the other drivers.
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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has called for the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the decision-making process of the sport’s stewards. This plea comes after the FIA’s admission that they made an erroneous judgment during qualifying, raising concerns about consistency in officiating. During the crucial Saturday qualifying session, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen found himself under
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Former F1 team manager and pundit Peter Windsor has sounded a cautionary note for Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. Windsor has raised concerns about the budding relationship between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, suggesting that it could become a significant issue for the team if they find themselves in a title fight in the future.
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Lewis Hamilton is happy to help George Russell “grow and improve” over the next two seasons, following the former Williams driver’s last lap crash. The Singapore GP is notorious for being the most mentally and physically challenging races of the season, due to the heat, humidity, length of the race and the endless walls. Russell
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Martin Brundle has offered his insights on a weekend that saw Carlos Sainz deliver a masterful performance in Singapore, ending Red Bull’s dominant streak in the 2023 season. Brundle begins by reflecting on the diverse set of races witnessed recently in Formula 1, from the rain-soaked Zandvoort to the high-speed Monza, and finally the humid
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The Japanese Grand Prix witnessed Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell engaged in a high-stakes battle, reminiscent of the fireworks promised by their partnership last year. While they had previously fought Ferrari for victory in Singapore, their showdown in Japan, though lower in the order, was marked by intensified team radio frustrations. The media
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George Russell has tried to play down his and Lewis Hamilton’s battles on Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix, where the pair came close to colliding. The Mercedes duo were close together throughout the race at Suzuka, having both started on the fourth row. Their first duel came in the opening laps, when Russell dived
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Lewis Hamilton expressed his disagreement with Mercedes’ strategy call at the Japanese Grand Prix, where he was told to slow down to help his teammate George Russell by granting him the use of his Drag Reduction System (DRS). The move ultimately allowed Carlos Sainz Jr. to overtake both Mercedes drivers in the closing stages of
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