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Mercedes will ‘maintain scepticism’ as Lewis Hamilton chases 8th title

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell would never have thought going into 2022 that they would win a single race between them in their first season together. Unfortunately for the two Mercedes drivers, the W13 was sent down the wrong development path by the Silver Arrows, who struggled to understand what was needed to get the

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Will Mercedes protest FIA’s illegal wing ruling?

Mercedes rocked up to the Circuit of the Americas meaning business, with a whole host of upgrades for the W13 in attendance, but not all of them made it on to the car for race day. One part that never made it onto the track was their new front wing, after the FIA raised concerns

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Mercedes open up on risk of Nyck de Vries leaking data to Red Bull

While it could be perceived that allowing your test driver to move to a rival would be a bad idea, Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott is not concerned about the potential risks. With Nyck de Vries moving to AlphaTauri for a full time race seat next season, Elliott has reassured fans of the Silver Arrows

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Mercedes send warning to Ferrari ahead of 2022 Singapore Grand Prix

Mercedes technical director, Mike Elliott, has affirmed that the team are still keen on securing second in the championship. Sir Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were given a poor car at the beginning of the year, and the skinny sidepod concept has not worked as hoped. The W13 has encountered a multitude of issues, one

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Mercedes explain Lewis Hamilton’s bizarre apology

Mercedes’ technical director, Mike Elliott, has revealed that Sir Lewis Hamilton took the blame for his grid penalty at the Italian Grand Prix. At the Belgian Grand Prix two races prior, Hamilton has been battling for third place on the opening lap with Fernando Alonso. The seven-time champion passed his former team-mate down the Kemmel

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2022 Singapore GP: Mercedes warn Red Bull and Ferrari they can challenge for victory

Mercedes technical director, Mike Elliott, is aiming for a strong performance from Sir Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix. Generally, downforce-oriented circuits have been Mercedes’ friend thus far in 2022, evidenced by their results in Spain and Hungary in particular. Hamilton and Russell have managed 13 podiums between them this

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