Former Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor believes there is “definitely acrimony” at Mercedes, between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. The two Mercedes drivers have had a few close calls already this season; however, it finally spilled off the circuit, quite literally. Hamilton and Russell had three tussles last weekend at the Japanese Grand
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Lewis Hamilton was in good spirits ahead of last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, a nation he clearly loves to be in. The seven-time World Champion is known for his unique fashion sense; however, he took this to a whole new level in Japan. Hamilton was spotted in the Asian nation dressed Toad from Super Mario
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Mercedes made a costly error last weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix, which saw their supply of Red Bull cans run dry. Whilst the Silver Arrows don’t make it public for “obvious reasons”, the side do keep a small stock of Red Bull behind the bar in their hospitality suites, as revealed by an insider.
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The Japanese Grand Prix witnessed a tense moment within the Mercedes team as George Russell expressed his dissatisfaction with teammate Lewis Hamilton’s controversial overtake early in the race. The incident occurred when both drivers temporarily left the track to position Russell ahead of the seven-time world champion. On lap 16, Hamilton made an error, providing
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Mercedes’ Bradley Lord confirmed after the Japanese Grand Prix that Lewis Hamilton’s and George Russell’s battle would be discussed in the team’s post-race debrief, when the “heat of the moment” has cooled. Lord is standing in for team principal Toto Wolff this weekend alongside ex-F1 driver Jerome D’Ambrosio, as the Austrian is having surgery back
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Mercedes’ decision to issue team orders instructing George Russell to allow Lewis Hamilton to pass him in the closing laps of the race has ignited a spirited debate among Sky TV commentators. Russell, despite expressing his disagreement via team radio, complied with the order, setting the stage for a contentious post-race analysis. As the race
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Ex-Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson believes Mercedes need to copy Red Bull for next season, should the Silver Arrows decide to “start again” with the design of their car. The new aerodynamic regulations are getting no better for Mercedes, who continue to struggle to get the maximum performance out of their package. Even after scrapping
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Several fans of Lewis Hamilton have accused Mercedes of making a mistake by signing George Russell to replace Valtteri Bottas last season, following Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix. It was an eventful race for Mercedes and arguably for all the wrong reasons, as Hamilton and Russell spent more time battling each other than the other drivers.
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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has called for the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the decision-making process of the sport’s stewards. This plea comes after the FIA’s admission that they made an erroneous judgment during qualifying, raising concerns about consistency in officiating. During the crucial Saturday qualifying session, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen found himself under
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Former F1 team manager and pundit Peter Windsor has sounded a cautionary note for Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. Windsor has raised concerns about the budding relationship between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, suggesting that it could become a significant issue for the team if they find themselves in a title fight in the future.
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