Mercedes driver George Russell showcased his wit and determination during a captivating weekend at the Italian Grand Prix. Qualifying an impressive fourth on the grid, four places ahead of his teammate Lewis Hamilton, Russell’s performance stood out even more considering he outpaced Sergio Perez, piloting the formidable Red Bull, renowned as the fastest car in
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A comment Lewis Hamilton made ahead of the Italian Grand Prix backfired in the Mercedes driver’s face, after he shared his opinion that all of Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 team-mates have been weaker than his. Hamilton insisted that Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas are all stronger than anyone who has partnered
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Lewis Hamilton found himself in the eighth position on the grid, behind several formidable competitors including Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, Sergio Perez, Alex Albon, and Oscar Piastri. This unexpected setback left the seven-time world champion visibly disappointed and searching for answers. Nico Rosberg, who once engaged in a fierce rivalry with
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Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has revealed that Mercedes are continuing to develop the W14, despite the fact the Silver Arrows’ “entire focus” is on 2024. The Germans have switched their attention to 2024 very early, with them having come to terms with the fact that defeating Red Bull this season just isn’t possible.
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is adamant that reserve driver Mick Schumacher “deserves” a seat in Formula 1, with him having done an excellent job for the Silver Arrows. Schumacher joined Mercedes as their third driver following his departure from Haas, after the American outfit decided not to offer the German a new contract. Haas
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has openly acknowledged his puzzlement over the significant gap in qualifying performance between Red Bull teammates Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. The substantial contrast in their qualifying times, particularly evident at the Dutch Grand Prix, has raised questions about Perez’s position within the team and his ability to keep pace
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George Russell has opened up on his terrifying moment on the exit of Turn 6, whilst being hounded by Lewis Hamilton at the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday. Having qualified so well on Saturday, Sunday couldn’t have gone any worse for Russell. Russell started third at Zandvoort, before falling to fourth on the opening lap
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George Russell has revealed that he’d choose Max Verstappen as his next team-mate at Mercedes, when Lewis Hamilton does eventually retire. That won’t be happening until the end of 2025 at the earliest, with the Silver Arrows having announced ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix that Russell and Hamilton will be remaining with the
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Formula 1 icon and triple world champion Sir Jackie Stewart has cast skepticism on the likelihood of Lewis Hamilton securing another world championship title. In an interview with German magazine Sport Bild, Stewart pointed to various factors, including Hamilton’s hunger for victory and the competitive landscape, that might hinder his path to further championship triumphs.
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted that a decision made by George Russell last weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix left the team feeling “lost”, whilst it also cost them valuable points. Russell started third in Zandvoort but fell to fourth on the opening lap, before encountering a sudden heavy downpour in the final
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