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“The situation is more encouraging now” — Wolff optimistic about W15 F1 improvements following a “painful learning curve”

Jonah Presser4 days ago4 days ago05 mins

Mercedes’ difficulties in the ground effect era continue. McLaren’s win at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday has properly confirmed the Brackley-based squad is now the fourth force in F1. They brought a floor upgrade to Miami to start addressing their issues and bring more downforce to the car. In the end, Lewis Hamilton and…

“I would be a bit more worried about the 220 than maybe one or two CVs” — Horner on Red Bull F1 taking hundreds of Mercedes HPP employees

Melis Öktür4 days ago04 mins

Christian Horner, who recently admitted that Red Bull powertrains has hired 220 Mercedes staff members, claims he is unconcerned about other teams trying to poach big names of his. A number of important Red Bull employees, including long-term team manager Jonathan Wheatley, were the focus of rival teams’ attention during the Miami Grand Prix weekend….

Russell: Mercedes F1 “need to improve quickly” following another underwhelming performance in Miami GP Qualifying

Rachel Stephens1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

Qualifying in seventh position ahead of tomorrow’s Miami GP, George Russell has outqualified his teammate and seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton, once again. Fourth in the constructor’s championship thus far, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team has been struggling to find their footing this year and are struggling again in Miami. After the session, Russell provided…

F1 Miami GP | Qualifying | Verstappen beats the Ferraris to pole in close session

James O'Connor1 week ago07 mins

Q1 Kevin Magnussen posted the first time of the session with a 1:29.015. The Ferraris came out of the traps well, with Carlos Sainz’s 1:28.159 putting him 0.024s ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc. Perez, Russell, Piastri, Alonso, Ricciardo, Norris, Hamilton and Tsunoda completed the top 10 after 7 minutes. World Championship leader Max Verstappen came…

Miami GP | F1 Academy | FP1 | Pin edges out Pulling, breaking the two-minute mark

Chiara Martin1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

During the opening practice session of the F1 Academy at Miami International Autodrome, Mercedes Junior Doriane Pin set the pace, clocking the fastest lap at 1:59.949s. Her performance distinguished her as the only driver to break the two-minute mark in a session marked by close competition and focused driving. This lengthened practice session, the most…

“He would absolutely be at the top of it” — Hamilton puts Newey top of his list of F1 people he wants to work with as Ferrari rumours grow

Anna Elizabeth Krausová1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

With the news of Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull F1 being confirmed on Wednesday, there has been much talk about where his future steps will lead. The top candidate seems to be the legendary red team, Ferrari, which has already signed Lewis Hamilton as their driver for the 2025 season and forward. The seven-time world…

“We just need to keep on building some performance to it” — Russell remains optimistic about Mercedes making progress following solid F1 Chinese GP

Lucrezia Costa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

The Mercedes driver managed to turn around his complicated weekend by ending the Chinese GP in P6. After recovering to P8 in the Sprint Race, the same position he had qualified for the Sunday race, the British driver improved his positions with a great start that put him in P6 ahead of the Ferraris. Although…

“I have never had so much understeer in my life” — Hamilton left to rue set-up choice for F1 Chinese GP with P9 finish

Fernanda Álvarez3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

It was a weekend of mixed feelings for Lewis Hamilton. Friday saw him have a promising Sprint Qualifying in a wet Shanghai where he ended up in P2. He finished the Sprint Race on the second step of the podium behind a dominant Max Verstappen. It was a very different situation he faced in Sunday’s…

“S*** happens” — Hamilton left to rue set-up change ahead of qualifying for F1 Chinese GP as he starts P18

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Lewis Hamilton had a very topsy-turvy Saturday in Shanghai. After finishing an excellent 2nd in the Sprint to Max Verstappen, the Brit was eliminated in Q1 as a mistake on his final lap cost him dearly. The seven-time World Champion had been a tenth up on teammate George Russell after the first 2 sectors, but…

Lewis Hamilton “found out a lot about the car” following strong drive to P2 in F1 Chinese GP Sprint

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Lewis Hamilton achieved a notable second place in the sprint race at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix, taking place under cloudy skies in Shanghai early Saturday. This result marks a significant improvement and by far his best result in 2024 to date, bolstering his outlook for the upcoming qualifying and Grand Prix. Hamilton appreciated the…