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

Rachel Stephens2 weeks ago2 weeks 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…

Mercedes explains how damage for Hamilton exacerbated their lack of pace at F1 Japanese GP

Rachel Stephens1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team found themselves grappling with challenges that left them trailing behind their rivals at the Japanese Grand Prix. George Russell finished P7, with Lewis Hamilton only 9th. In particular, Hamilton seemed to struggle to connect with the W15 at Suzuka on race day. Mercedes’ Trackside Engineering Director, Andrew Shovlin, has shed…

Russell: “It was a late move from my side” as he “made contact” with Piastri in F1 Japanese GP

Rachel Stephens1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Setting off on the second standing start on the white-walled hard compound tyres, George Russell wasted no time in overtaking Yuki Tsunoda after the Japanese driver had got him on the first lap following the resumption. Reporting some degradation, vibrations, and helmet issues throughout the race, Russell finished the Japanese Grand Prix in P7, with…

Mercedes F1 “can’t reuse” one of Hamilton’s engines following big failure at Australian GP

Rachel Stephens1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

At the Australian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton’s hopes for a solid points finish were ruined by an unexpected power unit failure. The seven-time world champion found himself side-lined early in the race at Albert Park, with the engine in his Mercedes failing after sensors detected an issue, placing him 10th in the Drivers’ Championship this season…

Mercedes engine chief Hywel Thomas looking forward to “an exciting time”, as F1 PU focus shifts to 2026

Ewout Albrecht3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

Mercedes hopes to get back into their winning form with their 2024 challenger, the W15. With a design that is more in line with their competitors there’s been a lot of changes on the outside, but on the inside the focus has been more on the reliability-side of things, Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) Managing Director Hywel Thomas explains.

Toto Wolff claims “there are no bad feelings” towards Fred Vasseur after Hamilton’s stunning Ferrari F1 move

Rachel Stephens4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Every alliance has its expiration date, but the recent bombshell news that Lewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes has shaken the paddock, concluding the 11-year love affair between the driver and the Silver Arrows. Team principal Toto Wolff confirmed Hamilton’s departure, expressing his pride and acceptance of the decision, a decision that not only marks the…