Mercedes made a costly error last weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix, which saw their supply of Red Bull cans run dry. Whilst the Silver Arrows don’t make it public for “obvious reasons”, the side do keep a small stock of Red Bull behind the bar in their hospitality suites, as revealed by an insider.
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The Japanese Grand Prix witnessed a tense moment within the Mercedes team as George Russell expressed his dissatisfaction with teammate Lewis Hamilton’s controversial overtake early in the race. The incident occurred when both drivers temporarily left the track to position Russell ahead of the seven-time world champion. On lap 16, Hamilton made an error, providing
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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 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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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has celebrated Ferrari’s triumph at the Singapore Grand Prix as a “breath of fresh air” for Formula 1. Carlos Sainz emerged victorious at the Marina Bay Circuit, crossing the finish line ahead of Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton. This marked the first time in the current season that Red Bull
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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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McLaren’s Lando Norris has raised concerns about the lack of penalties for drivers who impede others during races and qualifying sessions, calling for stricter measures to address this issue. Norris’s comments come in the wake of a controversial decision by the stewards in Singapore, where Max Verstappen avoided severe penalties for questionable manoeuvres during qualifying.
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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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