Toto Wolff, Mercedes’ team principal, provided a candid analysis of the team’s performance at the Bahrain Grand Prix, marking the beginning of the season. Despite high hopes fueled by positive feedback from Lewis Hamilton and George Russell about the W15 during pre-season testing, and a promising start in Thursday’s practice, the team struggled during the
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Valtteri Bottas, the Finnish Formula 1 driver, has openly stated he would sacrifice his distinctive mullet and moustache if it meant securing a return to the Mercedes team and reigniting his chances of competing for podiums and victories. Bottas, who raced for Mercedes from 2017 to 2021, achieving 10 Grand Prix wins, transitioned to Sauber
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Max Verstappen is rumored to be reconsidering his future with Red Bull Racing amid a growing controversy involving team principal Christian Horner. This situation comes after Horner was cleared by Red Bull GmbH, the team’s parent company, following an investigation into allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” with a female colleague. However, the controversy deepened with the
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George Russell has openly disputed Lewis Hamilton’s assertions about their car setups at the Bahrain Grand Prix, asserting that their Mercedes vehicles were notably similar in configuration. This commentary unfolds against the backdrop of Hamilton’s recent announcement that he will be transferring to Ferrari in 2025, marking his final year with Mercedes. The 2024 season’s
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Toto Wolff, Mercedes’ team principal, recently engaged in a significant conversation with Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, during the Bahrain Grand Prix, fueling speculations about Verstappen potentially joining Mercedes amidst turmoil at Red Bull Racing. The uncertainty stemmed from controversies surrounding Christian Horner, Red Bull’s team principal, and allegations of misconduct. Although Horner was cleared after
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Oscar Piastri doesn’t reckon any of his F1 rivals will fancy their chances against Max Verstappen and Red Bull in the early stages of the upcoming season. While neither the three-time champion nor his team topped the timesheets in last week’s three-day pre-season test in Bahrain, the general feeling in the paddock was that the
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Sky Sports reporter Ted Kravitz has indicated that Mercedes believes Kimi Antonelli has the potential to match the prowess of Charles Leclerc or even Max Verstappen, as the speculation surrounding who will succeed Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for the 2025 Formula 1 season takes centre stage. In an interview with Sky Sports, Kravitz shared insights
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Formula 2 commentator Alex Jacques believes that putting Andrea Kimi Antonelli into a Mercedes 2025 seat, even if he clinches the F2 title, poses considerable risk. However, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer urges Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff to “take the punt”. With Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari for the 2025 season, Wolff faces a significant
MoreToto Wolff has not dismissed the possibility of enlisting Kimi Antonelli to Mercedes next year but emphasised that a verdict on its lineup won’t be imminent. Mercedes is on the hunt for a new partner for George Russell following Lewis Hamilton’s decision to depart for rivals Ferrari. The vacancy at Mercedes will be hotly contested
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Charles Leclerc has pledged to approach Lewis Hamilton about a potential musical collaboration when they become teammates at Ferrari in F1 2025. An enthusiastic pianist, Leclerc surprised the F1 world earlier this month with the release of an EP in partnership with French artist Sofiane Pamart. Leclerc’s announcement coincided precisely with Hamilton’s confirmation, two weeks
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