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Lewis Hamilton rushes to George Russell’s defence

Lewis Hamilton is happy to help George Russell “grow and improve” over the next two seasons, following the former Williams driver’s last lap crash. The Singapore GP is notorious for being the most mentally and physically challenging races of the season, due to the heat, humidity, length of the race and the endless walls. Russell

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Why Toto Wolff is happy for Ferrari

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has celebrated Ferrari’s triumph at the Singapore Grand Prix as a “breath of fresh air” for Formula 1.  Carlos Sainz emerged victorious at the Marina Bay Circuit, crossing the finish line ahead of Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton.  This marked the first time in the current season that Red Bull

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Martin Brundle makes George Russell and Lando Norris prediction

Martin Brundle has offered his insights on a weekend that saw Carlos Sainz deliver a masterful performance in Singapore, ending Red Bull’s dominant streak in the 2023 season. Brundle begins by reflecting on the diverse set of races witnessed recently in Formula 1, from the rain-soaked Zandvoort to the high-speed Monza, and finally the humid

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Lando Norris admits he’ll ‘create controversy’ as he demands Max Verstappen penalty

McLaren’s Lando Norris has raised concerns about the lack of penalties for drivers who impede others during races and qualifying sessions, calling for stricter measures to address this issue.  Norris’s comments come in the wake of a controversial decision by the stewards in Singapore, where Max Verstappen avoided severe penalties for questionable manoeuvres during qualifying.

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George Russell denies he’s waiting for Lewis Hamilton to retire

The Japanese Grand Prix witnessed Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell engaged in a high-stakes battle, reminiscent of the fireworks promised by their partnership last year.  While they had previously fought Ferrari for victory in Singapore, their showdown in Japan, though lower in the order, was marked by intensified team radio frustrations. The media

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Lewis Hamilton makes Mercedes admission after backtracking on being ignored

Lewis Hamilton admitted after the Japanese Grand prix that Mercedes require the “best six months of development we’ve ever had”, if the side even want to dream about catching Red Bull. The Silver Arrows found themselves comfortably fourth in the pecking order at Suzuka, comfortably behind Red Bull and slightly behind McLaren and Ferrari. Hamilton

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Lewis Hamilton breaks silence on George Russell tensions

George Russell has tried to play down his and Lewis Hamilton’s battles on Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix, where the pair came close to colliding. The Mercedes duo were close together throughout the race at Suzuka, having both started on the fourth row. Their first duel came in the opening laps, when Russell dived

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Lewis Hamilton airs his dirty laundry with Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton expressed his disagreement with Mercedes’ strategy call at the Japanese Grand Prix, where he was told to slow down to help his teammate George Russell by granting him the use of his Drag Reduction System (DRS).  The move ultimately allowed Carlos Sainz Jr. to overtake both Mercedes drivers in the closing stages of

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George Russell reveals Silverstone warning

Mercedes driver George Russell has shared his perspective on a challenging qualifying session at the Japanese Grand Prix, where he secured the eighth position on the grid, trailing his teammate Lewis Hamilton by three tenths of a second.  While Russell had showcased promising form during Friday’s practice sessions at Suzuka, he found himself over a

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Revealed: Why Williams rejected Toto Wolff’s offer to sign Mick Schumacher for 2024

Williams have reportedly rejected the chance to have Mick Schumacher in their car next season, instead of current driver Logan Sargeant. It’s been reported by F1-Insider.com that Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff offered Williams boss James Vowles the chance to take Schumacher, only for Vowles to reject the opportunity after seeing the German’s simulator data.

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