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Hamilton “so happy” about Mercedes F1’s “positive” Monaco GP front wing update on Russell’s car as they try to close the gap

Lucrezia Costa9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

Monaco is definitely among the most illustrious Formula 1 races on the calendar due to its prestigious history as a Triple Crown race, as well as its past winners and the luxurious surrounding atmosphere. However, as a racing event it lacks a bit of on track action on Sunday, with the number of overtakes completed…

Mercedes F1 boss Wolff aims to defuse Hamilton tension: “We’re trying to do the best out of the relationship and maximise the results for what is the final season”

David Coath9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix may have been a predictable procession for many but what may not have been predicted is a potential rift starting to build at Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton has voiced his concern over being treated differently to teammate George Russell. However, Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff insists that Lewis Hamilton has every…

Russell thought “a podium, potentially even victory” was on before red flag was thrown at F1 Monaco GP

Anumitha Murugapandian9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

Starting 5th on the streets of Monte Carlo, Russell was the leading driver to start on hard tyres as the Ferraris and McLarens started on the medium compound. Behind him in 6th and 7th, Verstappen and Hamilton also started on the hards. On lap one when Sainz had a puncture from contact with Piastri, Russell…

Wolff admits poor communication dashed Hamilton’s undercut hopes in F1 Monaco Grand Prix

Ryan McGahey9 months ago04 mins

Mercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff admits discussions on the pit wall led to Hamilton receiving “confusing” messages during the pit stop phase. With the Monaco Grand Prix proving to be a somewhat processional affair following a first lap red flag, allowing all running drivers to change tyres and fulfil the two compound regulation, it was…

“That created performance differences” — Hamilton says new front wing gave Russell pace advantage in F1 Monaco GP qualifying

Anumitha Murugapandian9 months ago03 mins

Everything was falling into place for Hamilton in the Free Practices of the Monaco Grand Prix with a P1, P2 and P3 for the Brit. Hamilton entered the Qualifying session with a 1.11.528, putting him P3 on the timing sheets for Q1. Half a tenth separating him from the top of the sheets taken by…

“Best day we’ve had on track” in 2024 — Hamilton and Russell pleased with the pace of W15 at F1 Monaco GP

Karishma Persad9 months ago010 mins

George Russell ended Friday’s second free practice session early, after struggling with his steering wheel throughout the session. Russell, who ended FP2 in tenth position, after an optimistic third-place finish in FP1, stated that the team decided to call the car in early to try to determine the cause of the severe shaking that he…

F1 | Monaco GP | FP2 | Rapid Leclerc quickest from Hamilton and Alonso

James O'Connor9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

Second practice got underway with cloudy skies and rain threatening. The Haas of Kevin Magnussen logged a 1:16.766 to kick things off on mediums. Max Verstappen was the first driver into the 1:13s as a 1:13.775 on hards put him 0.3s clear of Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc beat that soon afterwards by 0.371s as he continued…

“Much more predictable and enjoyable to drive” – Hamilton confident of good result at Monaco GP as W15 easier to drive versus its predecessors

Anumitha Murugapandian9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

It has been a struggle for Mercedes from the start of the new regulations to produce a car to their standard with only one win to their name from the 2022 season till now. However Hamilton feels that the W15 will be a change as he explains how uncomfortable the W13 and W14 felt in…

Wolff wary of putting Antonelli under too much pressure: “He’s going to be in Formula 1 one day, but let’s not rush it”

Luke-John Buckle9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has admitted to focusing too much attention on their highly rated protege, Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The Italian is the most talked about young driver and has enjoyed a glittering career on his way to Formula 2. Antonelli won Italian F4 and FRECA before skipping FIA F3 to race at the…

Horner expects competition from McLaren F1 “at all circuits” following major update package

Ryan McGahey9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expects to battle McLaren consistently going forward, while Toto Wolff of Mercedes and Mike Krack of Aston Martin take motivation from McLaren’s leap up the field. Following a push to the line at last weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for McLaren’s Lando Norris, off the back of his debut…