Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff admitted that he was “lacking words” after the Silver Arrows’ “inexcusable performance” at the Brazilian Grand Prix last weekend, where the side returned to reality in dramatic fashion following some excellent results. The Brackley-based team headed to Interlagos having finished second in Austin (prior to Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification) and in
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff admitted that the Brazilian Grand Prix was the side’s “worst weekend in 13 years”, dating back to when they got back onto the grid in 2010. The Silver Arrows were shocking at Interlagos, a venue they claimed a famous 1-2 at last season. From the get-go, it was evident that
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Lewis Hamilton had a moment to laugh during the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, in what is a race the seven-time World Champion will want to forget about very quickly. Starting the race from fifth, Hamilton made a strong start to get himself into third, before a red flag was required after Alex Albon and
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Ex-Formula 1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle believes George Russell is “capable of winning” Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, 12 months on from his maiden F1 victory. At the 2022 Brazilian GP, Russell led an unexpected Mercedes 1-2 to secure his first win at the pinnacle of motorsport. The Briton is clearly a fan of Interlagos,
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George Russell believes his two-place grid penalty for Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix is a “bit harsh”, after he was found guilty of impeding another driver at the pit-exit. It’s a new rule which has been introduced this weekend to stop traffic jams being created in the pit-lane, by drivers opting to stop at the end
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Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he’s “counting down the days” until he doesn’t have to drive the W14 again, after enduring a miserable sprint race on Saturday at his beloved Brazilian Grand Prix. Hamilton is very much a fan favourite at Interlagos with the seven-time World Champion being an honorary Brazilian citizen; however, there was
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Carlos Sainz has warned Mercedes that they “cannot afford to make any mistakes” in the final three races of the season, as Ferrari are ready to “capitalise” on the Silver Arrows’ errors. Ahead of this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix, Mercedes sat 22 points ahead of Ferrari in the fight for second in the Constructors’ Championship;
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted that the Silver Arrows will “miss” Mike Elliott, who has departed the outfit after spending the last 11 years with the side. Elliott’s exit was announced ahead of this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix, with Wolff having insisted that it has nothing to do with the performance of the
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Lewis Hamilton is targeting victory this weekend at his beloved Brazilian Grand Prix, with the Mercedes driver not planning on missing out on the win like he did 12 months ago. The seven-time World Champion finished second last season, behind George Russell who claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory. Hamilton is, of course, an honorary
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Ahead of this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix, George Russell has admitted that Mercedes are “trying to understand” why there is always a significant pace difference between himself and Lewis Hamilton, something two drivers have “noticed” this season. There have been very few rounds this year where the two Mercedes drivers had boasted similar pace, with
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