A debate has broken out in Formula 1 over whether practice sessions should remain, be reformed or be removed entirely. Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has been clear that he is a “supporter of the cancellation of free practice sessions,” saying they are “of great use to the engineers but that the public doesn’t like
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Following on from the recent Australian Grand Prix, George Russell believes Mercedes’ impressive pace was genuine and not “track-specific”, whilst team-mate Lewis Hamilton believes it was due to the Albert Park Circuit’s characteristics. Mercedes looked quick in Melbourne, with the side having enjoyed their best performance of the year on the Saturday and the Sunday.
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Austrian Formula 1 star Niki Lauda passed away in 2019 after an impressive career on the grid and behind the scenes. Having won two Drivers’ Championships at Ferrari and one for McLaren, Lauda’s later career saw him support the Mercedes Formula 1 team. Lauda’s contribution to Formula 1 and Mercedes was reflected in how the
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With his newfound attitude after leaving Mercedes, Valtteri Bottas is turning his focus to business activities outside of Formula 1, as he potentially prepares for life away from the sport. Bottas joined Formula 1, finding success with Mercedes from 2017-2021, as he won ten Grand Prix races and finished second in the Drivers’ title race
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After Red Bull dominated the season opener in Bahrain, Mercedes driver George Russell issued a warning to the rest of the Formula 1 paddock, believing the reigning world champions will win every race on the calendar. With three races completed, Russell’s prediction is coming true, as Red Bull took the chequered flag in Bahrain, Saudi
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Lewis Hamilton’s reluctance to sign an extension to his current contract with Mercedes has got rumours swirling about how long he will remain in the sport. When pushed on his future, Hamilton has seemed to suggest he will continue at the team, as he remains keen to secure a record-breaking eighth Drivers’ title. Mercedes team
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has insisted he is open to the idea of changes being made to Formula 1’s current sprint race weekend format, but has warned against a drastic overhaul and explained he would prefer a ‘conservative’ approach. Discussions continue to take place over the schedule of F1’s sprint race weekend, with the
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George Russell might have secured his first victory in Formula 1 last season but doubts still remain over whether he is deserving of the Mercedes seat alongside Lewis Hamilton. According to 1996 world champion Damon Hill, Russell needs to shine this year to show that he is a “valuable asset” to Mercedes, especially given the
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Formula 1 ‘Beyond the Grid’ podcast host Tom Clarkson has shared his intriguing observations on the relationship between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at Mercedes this season. Seven-time world champion Hamilton has been unable to establish himself as the clear and obvious number one driver since Russell arrived to replace Valtteri Bottas in 2022, following
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Despite having faced criticism from reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton has expressed a positive reaction to the proposed format changes to sprint weekends, which will see two qualifying sessions take place. The weekend format is certainly something that is seeing plenty of change as of late, with sprint races in
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