Lewis Hamilton has once again criticised Mercedes, stating that he has been urging for “fundamental changes” to his car for over a year as the German manufacturer continues to face difficulties. The seven-time Formula One champion believes that a different approach to development is necessary to improve the team’s performance. Expressing his expectations, Hamilton said,
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F1 commentator Peter Windsor has urged Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, to show “more respect” towards Lewis Hamilton following a controversial team radio exchange during the Austrian Grand Prix. The incident left a bitter taste for Hamilton and his supporters. Hamilton, a seven-time World Champion, faced difficulties with his car throughout the weekend
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Mercedes Formula 1 team principal, Toto Wolff, has expressed his scepticism towards Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner’s campaign for a key 2026 engine rule change, stating that it has “zero chance” of succeeding. Wolff believes that Horner’s motivations may stem from concerns about Red Bull’s in-house engine development. Last year, Formula 1 and the FIA
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As Formula 1 approaches the season’s midpoint, one crucial regulation that teams must adhere to is the wind tunnel rule, which will determine their aerodynamic testing time for the second half of the season. On Friday, the teams’ wind tunnel allocations will be established, with the higher-ranked constructors facing handicaps. Implemented in 2021, the system
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Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton headed to last weekend’s Austrian GP in good form, having scored two consecutive podiums for Mercedes. However, the race weekend was marred by the Briton making petulant comments, amongst other things. For starters, ahead of the weekend, Hamilton suggested that the FIA ought to tweak the regulations in a bid
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton found themselves entangled in an “old-fashion” clash during the Sprint Shootout in Spielberg. Although the drivers slightly hindered each other, the stewards determined that the incidents did not warrant further investigation. Verstappen shed light on the incident during the post-race press conference. The duel between Verstappen and Hamilton took place
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Lewis Hamilton unleashed his anger at Sergio Perez during a team radio meltdown at the Austrian Grand Prix after the FIA failed to penalize the Red Bull driver for breaking track limits rules. The seven-time champion, who had already received a five-second penalty for crossing the line at turn 10, voiced his displeasure, believing that
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Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time F1 champion, expressed his dissatisfaction with the enforcement of track limits and penalty inconsistencies during the Austrian Grand Prix. The race at the Red Bull Ring was overshadowed by the FIA reporting ‘in excess of 100 deleted laps’ for track limit violations. During the early stages of the race, McLaren’s Lando
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has stated that his public reprimand of Lewis Hamilton during the Austrian Grand Prix will have no impact on the British driver’s future with the team. As Max Verstappen secured his seventh victory out of nine rounds, delivering a commanding performance at Red Bull’s home race in Spielberg and extending
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Mercedes chose not to pursue action against Max Verstappen who stayed on Lewis Hamilton’s inside during the final lap of the sprint qualifier, preventing him from “starting his lap.” The incident was described as a “revenge foul,” as Verstappen believes that Hamilton blocked him initially, as he was beginning his final lap. Verstappen said: “He
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