Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has praised “sportsmanlike” Lewis Hamilton, after the seven-time World Champion openly accepted full responsibility for colliding with Oscar Piastri. Hamilton was slapped with a five-second time penalty and two penalty points for causing a collision mid-race, with the British driver having cut across the front of Piastri. In doing so,
MoreGeorge Russell and Lewis Hamilton have officially committed to Mercedes until the end of the 2025 season. This joint announcement, made during the Italian Grand Prix weekend, not only solidifies the team’s lineup but also signifies a crucial show of support during a period of performance challenges. Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time World Champion, last tasted
MoreThe Italian Grand Prix witnessed a turn of events as George Russell, the British Mercedes driver, incurred a five-second time penalty following an incident involving Esteban Ocon. The incident unfolded as Russell attempted to overtake Ocon on the approach to the Variante del Rettifilo chicane. Both drivers locked up their wheels in a challenging duel
MoreMercedes 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
MoreMercedes 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
MoreLewis Hamilton endured a challenging race at the Dutch Grand Prix, securing a sixth-place finish. Despite the outcome, Hamilton remains steadfast in his conviction that a questionable team call hindered his prospects of contending for a coveted podium spot. The British racing ace, piloting for Mercedes, faced an uphill battle from the outset, starting from
MoreMercedes 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
MoreMercedes 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
MoreMax Verstappen has hit out at those criticising Red Bull for being so dominant, with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff being one of them. Wolff has recently hit out at Red Bull for making Formula 1 boring and less entertaining, as they boast such a significant advantage. The Mercedes boss also insisted that when the
MoreMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has urged the FIA to impose more severe penalties on drivers who obstruct their competitors during qualifying laps, following a series of incidents during the Dutch Grand Prix. The calls for tougher action come in the wake of Lewis Hamilton’s encounter with Yuki Tsunoda during a wet qualifying session, which
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