Qualifying day for the 2023 British Grand Prix delivered a surprise wake-up call to the Mercedes team as McLaren showcased a formidable upgrade to their MCL60, drawing comparisons to the iconic Red Bull RB19. The developments at Silverstone added to the intrigue surrounding the race, as multiple topics dominated discussions. The McLaren team’s upgraded MCL60
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Speculation surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s future in Formula 1 has been persistent throughout the 2023 season. However, Mercedes has remained steadfast in their belief that they will secure the services of the seven-time champion. Both Hamilton and team principal Toto Wolff have consistently expressed confidence in reaching a new agreement. Speaking ahead of the British Grand
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Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he intends to spend another five years in F1, with his contract talks with Mercedes ongoing. Hamilton’s contract expires at the end of this year but it seems likely that he will stay with the Brackley-based outfit. He has won six of his seven world championships with the Silver Arrows
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Lando Norris took a cheeky dig at fellow Brit Lewis Hamilton ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix, when asked if he’ll be the top home driver come the chequered flag on Sunday. Norris was the top British driver last weekend at the Austrian Grand Prix, whilst Hamilton was the last after also finishing behind
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In a recent interview, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has responded to Lewis Hamilton’s suggestion of implementing an enforced development date in Formula 1. Horner dismissed Hamilton’s idea, stating that it would be challenging to police and that the field is naturally converging without artificial assistance. During the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, Hamilton expressed
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 boss, Toto Wolff, has voiced his criticism of MotoGP’s introduction of the new Sprint Race format for the 2023 season, as well as the modified weekend schedule. The Sprint Race format, inspired by Formula 1 and the WorldSBK Championship, was implemented this year to address declining spectator numbers and TV audiences. Unlike
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In a turn of events ahead of the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton narrowly avoided a penalty after being late to a press conference. The FIA stewards issued a reprimand to the British driver but refrained from imposing further sanctions, taking into consideration the team’s busy schedule and the limited access media personnel have to
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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were both far from happy with the W14 at the end of the opening day of the British Grand Prix, as the pair settled for P15 and P12 respectively. With both drivers celebrating their home race this weekend, the Mercedes duo are keen for a strong performance; however, it looks
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Mercedes technical director James Allison has revealed that he’s had “some conversations” about the W14’s problems with Lewis Hamilton, who complained about the car as recently as last weekend. The Silver Arrows have entered this weekend’s all-important British Grand Prix on the back of a disappointing Austrian Grand Prix, where George Russell finished seventh with
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As Mercedes aims to regain lost ground against their rivals, Lewis Hamilton has downplayed the significance of the team’s incoming upgrade package for the British Grand Prix. Following a major upgrade package introduced in Monaco, which marked a significant shift in the design philosophy of the W14, news of fresh upgrades has been relatively scarce.
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