With Lewis Hamilton’s future continuing to dominate the headlines, Mercedes’ driver development programme chief Gwen Lagrue has revealed that the Silver Arrows already have someone lined-up to succeed the 38-year-old, when he does eventually leave the team. Whilst Hamilton is expected to sign a multi-year contract extension for 2024 and 2025, the seven-time World Champion
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is hoping that the Silver Arrows’ performance this weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix will give the side something to “build” from, with the Germans set to introduce their new concept at the Circuit de Monaco. The new concept of the W14 wasn’t meant to be introduced this weekend, with
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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali believes that Mercedes driver George Russell has the capability to one day lift the Drivers’ title, having shown his skill behind the wheel. The Brit secured his first podium in the 2021 season for Williams, taking advantage of the tricky conditions to secure a strong qualifying spot, and his first
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Mercedes might be six points behind Aston Martin and 128 points adrift of Red Bull but the Silver Arrows haven’t given up hope this season, as they prepare to mount a comeback in the title race. Ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, Mercedes are rolling out a major upgrade package designed to address all of
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Mercedes have unveiled plans for a huge £70 million development project, as the team looks to develop a “Silicon valley-style” base through substantial investment in staff and infrastructure. The proposal, which is set to be completed by 2025, will create an impressive base in Brackley for the eight-time Constructors’ champions. “We want it to become
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Lewis Hamilton has been warned by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff that the Silver Arrows’ new concept this weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix won’t see them magically catch Red Bull “any time soon”, with the Austrians sitting 128 points ahead of the Germans after just five races. Following the cancellation of last weekend’s Emilia
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Mercedes are looking forward to the Monaco Grand Prix, as the Silver Arrows prepare to unveil key changes to the design of their W14 in a bid to fix its aerodynamic failures. The Silver Arrows had hoped to test out the new design around Imola but the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix saw
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed how their new signing, former Red Bull Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jayne Poole, will help transform the team’s fortunes. Poole joined the Silver Arrows tasked with examining the team’s infrastructure to help find ways for them to improve their development process. Alongside that role, she has another key
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Lewis Hamilton has been vocal about his challenges with handling the W14 this season, even accusing the engineers of refusing to listen to him during the winter break. Continuing with their ‘zero sidepod’ concept, Mercedes have still found themselves far off the pace of their rivals this year. The Silver Arrows might have found a
MoreMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted that it feels “super embarrassing” to negotiate with seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton, with the Austrian stating that it’s like dealing with a “best friend”. With Hamilton having driven for Mercedes since 2013, it’s not the first time that Wolff has had to negotiate a contract with the
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