Following on from the recent Australian Grand Prix, George Russell believes Mercedes’ impressive pace was genuine and not “track-specific”, whilst team-mate Lewis Hamilton believes it was due to the Albert Park Circuit’s characteristics. Mercedes looked quick in Melbourne, with the side having enjoyed their best performance of the year on the Saturday and the Sunday.
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After Red Bull dominated the season opener in Bahrain, Mercedes driver George Russell issued a warning to the rest of the Formula 1 paddock, believing the reigning world champions will win every race on the calendar. With three races completed, Russell’s prediction is coming true, as Red Bull took the chequered flag in Bahrain, Saudi
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has insisted he is open to the idea of changes being made to Formula 1’s current sprint race weekend format, but has warned against a drastic overhaul and explained he would prefer a ‘conservative’ approach. Discussions continue to take place over the schedule of F1’s sprint race weekend, with the
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George Russell might have secured his first victory in Formula 1 last season but doubts still remain over whether he is deserving of the Mercedes seat alongside Lewis Hamilton. According to 1996 world champion Damon Hill, Russell needs to shine this year to show that he is a “valuable asset” to Mercedes, especially given the
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Formula 1 ‘Beyond the Grid’ podcast host Tom Clarkson has shared his intriguing observations on the relationship between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at Mercedes this season. Seven-time world champion Hamilton has been unable to establish himself as the clear and obvious number one driver since Russell arrived to replace Valtteri Bottas in 2022, following
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Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has claimed he is open to changes being made to the Formula 1 sprint weekend format, in a bid to ensure the sport is constantly evolving. Changes to the format will see a sprint weekend consist of a qualifying session on Friday in order to set the grid for Sunday’s
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A race around Oulton Park nearly saw a potential dangerous incident unfold after a car rolled back onto the circuit mid-race, risking the drivers speeding round the course. Costa Toparis had pulled his number 43 Rodin Carlin car to the side of the track after an incident, parking it behind the Elite Motorsport vehicle of
MoreLast weekend’s Australian Grand Prix was certainly chaotic, with three red flags and three standing starts, carnage ensued throughout. All of the carnage and chaos, though, was followed by a truly bizarre incident during the podium celebrations, just to sum up what was an unforgettable Sunday afternoon at the Albert Park Circuit. Reigning World Champion
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Mercedes Formula 1 chief technical officer James Allison has stated that the team is focused on developing suspension updates for the team’s W14 to address concerns Lewis Hamilton has voiced publicly. In Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, Mercedes struggled to chase down the leaders, finishing behind both Red Bull and the Aston Martin of Fernando Alonso.
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After suffering his first winless season since joining Formula 1, speculation is swirling over Lewis Hamilton’s future at Mercedes, with his contract set to expire at the end of this season. Mercedes has struggled to adapt to the new set of technical regulations that were introduced in 2022, losing the Constructor’s title for the first
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