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

Jonah Presser7 months ago7 months 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…

Wolff says Mercedes is in “observation mode” regarding 2025 F1 driver market: “We want to take our time”

Nicolas Lopes7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

Mercedes F1 team principal and CEO Toto Wolff has made no secret of his wish to get reigning three-time world champion and current Red Bull driver Max Verstappen to join his squad in place of the departing seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, taking advantage of the unrest at Red Bull following the allegations of controlling behaviour…

“A really great feeling” to keep the leaders in sight — Hamilton on his strong drive to P6 in F1 Miami GP

Anumitha Murugapandian7 months ago04 mins

After receiving a 20-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane, Hamilton dropped from P8 to P16 in the Sprint Race at the Miami Grand Prix. He qualified P8 right behind his teammate, George Russell in P7 for the Grand Prix, but he managed to clear him at the start. Hamilton crossed the line sixth…

Bianca Bustamante leaving Miami with “no regrets” amid her first F1 Academy podium of the season

Anna Elizabeth Krausová7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

After stalling the start of Race 1 and dropping to the back of the grid, Bianca Bustamante’s weekend in Miami didn’t look too good, despite being able to fight her way back into points to claim P9, even with a penalty. However, the Filipina driver managed to turn the tables on Sunday in Race 2,…

“Still not enough today to take the win” — Doriane Pin happier with the car but finishes P3 in F1 Academy’s Race 2 at Miami

Anna Elizabeth Krausová7 months ago06 mins

Not being able to beat the current Drivers’ Championship leader Abbi Pulling throughout the weekend, Doriane Pin spoke about the challenges she faced during the Miami Grand Prix — the main one being her car. Representing Mercedes and driving with PREMA Racing in F1 Academy, the 20-year-old struggled with the set-up of her car, as…

“In all my career, I don’t remember having such a small window” — Hamilton says 2024 Pirelli F1 tyres hampering the drivers

Syrine Ferchichi7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

Lewis Hamilton’s Miami Grand Prix weekend has been up and down so far, much like the W15 from session to session this season. After exiting the Sprint qualifying session in the second part, the Sprint then saw him drop from P8 to P16 following a 20-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane. It also…

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

Rachel Stephens7 months ago7 months 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 | Sprint Race | Verstappen wins ahead of Leclerc and Perez, Ricciardo defends P4 from Sainz

Marika Petracca7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

Saturday and time for the Sprint Race in sunny Miami, with Max Verstappen starting yet again in front of everyone with his Red Bull. Mediums are the preferred choice for most of the grid, only exceptions are Yuki Tsunoda and Logan Sargeant who opted for the softest compound. Work for the stewards begins even before…

“I think that’s just the pace of our car” — Hamilton and Russell reflect on nightmare F1 Sprint qualifying for Mercedes in Miami

Gabriel Diamante7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

Mercedes had an abrupt end to their Sprint qualifying after George Russell and Lewis Hamilton finished P11 and P12 respectively, separated by a mere 0.028s as both drivers got everything out of their underwhelming package. Speaking after the session, Hamilton was asked if there was anything different about the W15 compared to previous events. “The…

Vowles dismisses rumours Antonelli will replace Sargeant at Williams F1 for Imola: “We have far bigger problems to solve than drivers at the moment”

Lucrezia Costa7 months ago06 mins

The FIA has received a request to grant Andrea Kimi Antonelli a Super License under special conditions. According to the age limit set as rule following Max Verstappen’s debut as a 17-year-old in free practice at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix before his first race at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix. Antonelli should wait until…