Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has rejected the notion that the recent incidents involving his drivers were in any way connected to his absence during the Japanese and Qatar Grands Prix. Wolff, who had been recuperating from surgery, returned to the paddock for the first time in a month during the current race weekend. In
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George Russell and Lewis Hamilton appear unfazed by the noticeable fluctuations in Mercedes’ performance, emphasising their confidence in the team’s evolving setup. Despite a challenging start to the season that saw them trailing Ferrari and Aston Martin, Mercedes has made significant strides, largely thanks to a strategic shift in car design. The initial rounds of
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Nico Rosberg has offered valuable advice to George Russell, urging him not to play the role of the “nice guy” within the Mercedes team. This advice comes in the aftermath of the collision between Russell and Lewis Hamilton during the Qatar Grand Prix, which led to Hamilton’s early exit from the race. During the incident,
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2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg has insisted that what happened between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at the Qatar Grand Prix “can’t happen”, given how it was a hugely costly moment for Mercedes. Hamilton and Russell collided at the opening corner following an error by the seven-time World Champion, who didn’t give his
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Former Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg has weighed in on the dramatic incident involving Lewis Hamilton and George Russell during the Qatar Grand Prix, characterising Hamilton’s move as a ‘miscalculation’ with ‘big consequences.’ In the opening lap of the race, the seven-time world champion Hamilton attempted an ambitious overtaking manoeuvre, trying to pass both
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Mercedes driver George Russell has opened up about the source of inspiration behind his impressive mid-season resurgence in 2023, crediting a podcast by Fernando Alonso for sparking a positive change in his mentality. After outscoring his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton and securing the team’s only victory in his debut season in 2022, Russell had struggled
MoreAs Andretti inches closer to securing its place as the 11th team in Formula 1, Mercedes driver George Russell has expressed his belief that the American outfit possesses the quality to join the grid. The recent approval of Andretti’s application by the FIA marked a significant milestone, following a stringent application process that saw three
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Lewis Hamilton has issued a warning about the persistent “bouncing” challenges Mercedes faces with the W14, particularly on bumpier circuits. While striving to secure the second spot in the Constructors’ standings ahead of Ferrari, the Silver Arrows have encountered difficulties with mechanical bouncing since the reintroduction of ground-effect aerodynamics in the previous season. These issues
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Lewis Hamilton has reaffirmed the pivotal role played by Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, in the ongoing operations of the team, even during his absence from the last two rounds of the world championship. Wolff’s absence from the Japanese and Qatar Grand Prix was due to his recovery from knee surgery, but he has remained
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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have downplayed Mercedes’ chances of catching Red Bull during the upcoming winter break, with Hamilton in particular noting that the team must “focus on our job” and not others around them. Whilst both drivers would love to be battling with Red Bull come the 2024 season-opener, it just doesn’t seem
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