Ralf Schumacher has stirred up excitement by suggesting that Sebastian Vettel, the four-time Formula 1 world champion, may be contemplating a remarkable return to the sport. Despite recent dismissal of such rumours by Sebastian’s brother Fabian, Ralf’s remarks to Sky Deutschland have reignited speculation. “I heard that Sebastian wants to drive a car again,” Schumacher
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Lando Norris has shared his thoughts on his recent contract extension with McLaren, which effectively rules out a potential move to Mercedes for the young British driver. Despite interest from Red Bull and Mercedes last year, Norris, 24, opted to solidify his allegiance to McLaren after securing seven podium finishes. The unexpected announcement of Lewis
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Red Bull and Ferrari are already being hailed as the F1 frontrunners for 2024 following just two days of pre-season testing in Bahrain. The indications from Mercedes and others suggest they anticipate trailing behind their rivals as the season kicks off on the opening weekend of March. Historically, pre-season lap times have been considered unreliable
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Helmut Marko has acknowledged that Mercedes are quicker than Red Bull had anticipated following pre-season testing, delivering an encouraging update for Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton. Nonetheless, the Austrian reckons that Ferrari encounter ‘more problems’ than the reigning champions, while McLaren is experiencing ‘nervousness’ due to the performance of the RB20. Following the unveiling of
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Toto Wolff has confirmed that Mercedes has been in ‘constant dialogue’ with the FIA concerning the front wing of their 2024 challenger, the W15. The Silver Arrows attracted plenty of attention within the paddock after revealing an innovative new design at pre-season testing in Bahrain. Confirming the legality of the W15’s all-new front wing design
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The latest instalment of Drive to Survive delved into the strained relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes before his decision to depart. The seven-time world champion voiced frustration at the team’s disregard for his warnings concerning their inaugural car under Formula 1’s revised technical regulations in 2022. “I remember complaining to the team and being
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Lewis Hamilton has taken steps to mend his relationship with Nico Rosberg through a heartfelt gesture towards his former rival’s daughters. The two, who were once childhood friends, saw their connection famously deteriorate during the 2016 F1 season. Hamilton and Rosberg had been competitors in junior competitions before their partnership at the Silver Arrows soured.
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Lewis Hamilton delivered a bombshell to Mercedes earlier this month by disclosing his intention to activate an escape clause in his contract, thereby sealing a move to Ferrari from 2025. While Hamilton’s aim was to preempt speculation that could distract from his current campaign, this revelation signifies a shift in his relationship with Mercedes moving
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There will be no swift ascent from F2 to Mercedes F1 for Andrea Kimi Antonelli next season, with F2 commentator Alex Jacques questioning whether Toto Wolff would take such a “risk,” regardless of the driver’s talent. At just 17 years old, Antonelli has been hailed as Mercedes’ future since joining their junior programme in 2019.
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Red Bull have taken an aggressive approach to overhauling its car for the upcoming season, drawing inspiration from designs previously favoured by Mercedes. Notably, they have incorporated high gulleys along the engine cover and minimalist sidepods, with a vertical inlet reminiscent of Mercedes’ earlier zeropod version. Red Bull plans to introduce an even more extreme
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