Lewis Hamilton is statistically the greatest Formula 1 driver of all-time, with seven world titles, 104 pole positions and 103 victories to his name; unsurprisingly, he’s an incredible asset for Mercedes. Since Hamilton left McLaren for Mercedes at the conclusion of the 2012 season, the two are formed a formidable partnership, with the 39-year-old having
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Ex-Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor believes Charles Leclerc could possibly move to Mercedes, when Lewis Hamilton eventually retires. Leclerc has been linked to the Silver Arrows as recently as last year, when it wasn’t certain as to whether Hamilton would accept an extension beyond 2023. It was rumoured that the Monegasque spoke to
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Mercedes’ junior programme chief Gwen Lagrue has revealed that Esteban Ocon continues to be managed by the Silver Arrows, despite racing for Alpine. Ocon has been managed by the German manufacturer since joining their junior programme in 2015 and made his Formula 1 debut mid-2016 for one of Mercedes’ customer teams, Manor. The Frenchman completed
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Ex-Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone doesn’t think Mercedes will take the fight to Red Bull in 2024, with him believing that if “anyone can do it”, it’ll be Ferrari. Mercedes finished second in the Constructors’ Championship last season and finished narrowly ahead of Ferrari, following a late-season scrap. Despite beating the Italians being a positive
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Ex-Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor believes Lewis Hamilton is “still quicker than George Russell”, if given a car he feels “completely comfortable in”. Hamilton got the better of Russell in the Drivers’ Championship last season and made up in many ways for being beaten by the ex-Williams driver in 2022, something which very
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Toto Wolff will remain as Mercedes’ team principal for at least three more seasons, after agreeing to a three-year contract extension with the Silver Arrows, according to The Telegraph. Wolff has led the Brackley-based team since replacing Ross Brawn in 2013 – the final campaign before the turbo-hybrid era was introduced. Under Wolff’s guidance, the
MoreLewis Hamilton will have been left delighted that Mercedes are ready to show doubters “they’re wrong”, with the team’s technical director James Allison believing it’ll feel incredible once it happens. The Silver Arrows are incredibly upbeat ahead of the 2024 Formula 1 season, despite the last two campaigns having been disastrous. Mercedes have just one
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Mercedes simulator driver and ex-Formula 1 pilot Anthony Davidson is pleased with the initial feel of the team’s 2024 car, with the Briton having driven it in the simulator. The positive news was shared by team principal Toto Wolff, who has extended his contract by three seasons, taking him to the end of 2026 as
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Mercedes have reportedly received approval from West Northamptonshire Council to upgrade their Brackley base, something which has infuriated local businesses. According to local newspaper the Northampton Chronicle and Echo, Mercedes are set to build a new three-story building for marketing, a building for health and well-being whilst they’re also going to extend their current base.
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Ex-Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone is hopeful that Lewis Hamilton can take the fight to Max Verstappen in 2024 and claim some more race wins, putting him in a position to potentially “make history”. The seven-time World Champion has gone two full seasons now without a race win, with his most recent victory still being
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