Mercedes’ head of trackside engineering Andrew Shovlin has revealed why George Russell was instructed to let Lewis Hamilton past in the closing laps of last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Silver Arrows struggled in Suzuka last weekend and were a distant fourth in the pecking order, comfortably behind Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari. Hamilton and
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Mercedes driver George Russell aimed to rebound from a disheartening performance at the Singapore Grand Prix with a fresh strategy at Suzuka. However, his one-stop strategy left him vulnerable in the closing stages of the race, leading to a challenging weekend for the young British racer. In a candid post-race interview, Russell took a moment
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Anthony Davidson believes that George Russell is still Mercedes’ and Lewis Hamilton’s “understudy”, something Russell recognises in the Sky Sports F1 pundit’s opinion. Russell and Hamilton have raced close together in the last two races, with the seven-time World Champion having come out on top in both Singapore and Japan. Hamilton would’ve
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Lewis Hamilton has expressed his unease over Mercedes’ continued struggle to keep pace with Red Bull in the second year of the sport’s current technical regulations. Hamilton’s remarks come after he qualified over a second behind Max Verstappen’s pace at the recent Suzuka Grand Prix. Red Bull has dominated the 2023 season, winning all but
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Mercedes had a challenging outing at the Suzuka Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton finishing in P5 and George Russell in P7. Despite the struggles, the team remains determined to close the gap to Ferrari and secure second place in the constructors’ championship. Mercedes’ head of race strategy, Rosie Wait, shed light on their recent performance
MoreNeil Robertson, the accomplished snooker star who will be competing in the British Open this week, has been following a vegan diet for nearly a decade. While his dietary choice aligns with that of Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton, Robertson’s journey into veganism was initially inspired by fellow snooker player Peter Ebdon, who had already
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George Russell openly acknowledged that his strategy at the Japanese Grand Prix didn’t pan out as expected, leading to the order for him to allow Lewis Hamilton to pass. Despite initial frustration, Russell later conceded it was likely the right decision as he shifted his focus to the Constructors’ Championship. Russell had adopted a bold
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Mercedes driver George Russell has expressed his belief that the 2023 season has been his best yet in terms of pure performance. However, he acknowledges that a series of missed opportunities has masked his strong underlying pace throughout the season. Russell’s journey to Mercedes began last year when he was promoted from Williams to the
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Lewis Hamilton has expressed his belief that certain positive aspects of the Mercedes W14 can be carried forward to influence the development of next year’s car. This perspective comes in contrast to Team Principal Toto Wolff’s earlier remarks, suggesting that the current car would be discarded. The Silver Arrows faced challenges at the start of
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A video clip has surfaced showing Mercedes team-mates Lewis Hamilton and George Russell seemingly ignoring each other at the conclusion of the race, highlighting potential tensions within the team. Mercedes has maintained a policy of not designating a clear number one driver, allowing Hamilton and Russell to compete on equal terms during their two-year partnership.
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