Hywel Thomas, the managing director of Mercedes’ High Performance Powertrains engine division, expects a significant amount of development and innovation from manufacturers ahead of Formula 1’s next rules reset in 2026. As preparations for the upcoming engine rule changes progress, Thomas sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. One of the major
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The prospect of Lewis Hamilton securing a long-term deal with Mercedes is looking increasingly uncertain, which may disappoint Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft. Croft expressed his desire to see Hamilton remain in Formula 1 for an “awful lot longer,” although a contract extension of at least a “few more years” seems unlikely at this
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Mercedes technical director James Allison believes his team have a strong chance of winning the closely contested upgrade race among themselves, Aston Martin, Ferrari, and McLaren, as each team strives to close the gap to the dominant Red Bull. The recent surprise performance by McLaren at the British Grand Prix, where Lando Norris secured a
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has raised doubts about Toto Wolff’s understanding of his team’s 2026 engine development as a customer team rather than one that develops its own engines. The two have been engaged in a debate regarding Formula 1’s incoming rules, with Horner expressing concerns about their potential impact on the sport,
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Mercedes will have to exercise patience until the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix to determine whether their recently introduced upgraded front wing is delivering the desired performance enhancements. The Brackley-based team unveiled the revised front wing at the British Grand Prix held at Silverstone. However, their achievements were overshadowed by their customer team, McLaren, who secured
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Shakira and rumoured love interest Lewis Hamilton were seen celebrating the Mercedes star’s podium finish at the British Grand Prix last weekend at Tape London. The Colombian pop star was in attendance at Silverstone to witness Hamilton finish third behind Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. It’s the third F1 race the singer has been to
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has disagreed with a recent suggestion made by Lewis Hamilton, to stop Red Bull’s current domination. Red Bull have been imperious since the start of the new aerodynamic regulations last season, with the Austrians having won 27 of the last 32 races. They have so far claimed every race win
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Lewis Hamilton, the renowned seven-time world champion, has revealed his intention to refrain from drinking alcohol, returning to his teetotal lifestyle. Hamilton has historically avoided alcohol as part of his regimen to maintain peak physical condition for racing. In a 2019 interview with The New York Times, he expressed his commitment to this choice, stating
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Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton can arguably relate to how reigning World Champion Max Verstappen is currently feeling, given that the Dutchman is very much the dominant figure in Formula 1 currently. With eight wins from the opening 10 races, the two-time World Champion is unbeatable, to the extent where he already boasts a 99-point
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Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion, has conceded that the Max Verstappen era has commenced, but he is keen to engage in discussions with Formula 1 officials to explore ways to rein in his rival’s advantage. After eight consecutive constructors’ titles between 2014 and 2021, Hamilton’s Mercedes team has yielded the spotlight to
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