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Mercedes “got it wrong” with cooling and lost a chance at P3 in F1 Bahrain GP — Russell

Syrine Ferchichi11 months ago11 months ago05 mins

Amidst high expectations following a promising weekend, both Mercedes drivers were anticipated to contend at the front, particularly George Russell, who secured a third-place qualifying position on Friday. Russell initially lived up to these expectations by overtaking Charles Leclerc and securing second place early in the race. However, his progress was abruptly hindered by overheating…

Russell: W15 a “totally different beast of a car” after qualifying a strong P3 for F1 Bahrain GP

Lucrezia Costa11 months ago11 months ago07 mins

After an encouraging P2 during yesterday’s FP2, the Mercedes driver has secured a great starting spot for the main event, as he will line up in P3 directly behind Verstappen on the clean side of the track. Russell admitted he was taken by surprise by the newly-found performance in the W15, especially considering how it…

Hamilton: I “sacrificed more than I hoped to” with set-up change after qualifying 9th for F1 Bahrain GP

Rachel Stephens11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

The lights illuminated the Bahrain International Circuit for the first qualifying session of the 2024 Formula One season and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton made it to Q3, finishing in a disappointing 9th place. With a different leader for each of the weekend’s practice sessions: Daniel Ricciardo for FP1, Lewis Hamilton in FP2 and earlier today…

“A lot of the car has been designed” around Hamilton’s wishes, says Russell on the F1 W15

Chiara Martin11 months ago11 months ago05 mins

In an open admission, George Russell has acknowledged that a considerable part of Mercedes’ strategy in designing their new W15 car has been centred around the feedback and preferences of his teammate, Lewis Hamilton. This approach comes as Mercedes aims to recalibrate and reclaim their leading position in Formula 1 following a period of relative…

“A shock, “really strong” — Hamilton and Russell on a dominant FP2 for Mercedes at F1 Bahrain GP

Ana Cordera11 months ago11 months ago07 mins

Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Hamilton leads a Mercedes 1-2 in F1 FP2 at the Bahrain GP

James O'Connor11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Shovlin admits Mercedes F1 need to work on qualifying pace ahead of Bahrain GP

Jonah Presser11 months ago11 months ago03 mins

Mercedes seem on the up this year. After a few years of being down and out after securing seven-straight consturctors’ titles, the Brixton and Brackley team onyl secured one win in the last two years, and admitted to having fundamental problems with their car development. That being said, their new car seems to be promising…

Lewis Hamilton sitting in his Mercedes F1 car

“It really wouldn’t have happened without him” — Hamilton on Vasseur’s role in Ferrari F1 move

Luke-John Buckle11 months ago11 months ago05 mins

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur was integral to the seven-time world champion switching to the Italian team. The British driver will drive alongside Charles Leclerc at Ferrari from 2025 onwards. In a media session in Bahrain on Friday, Hamilton said, “I think it really wouldn’t have happened without him (Vasseur)….

Mercedes F1 made good progress understanding W15 but there’s “a lot more lap time to find,” say drivers

Luciano Calamante11 months ago11 months ago03 mins

The Mercedes squad finished pre-season testing making “good progress” understanding their new W15, but both drivers agree there’s room for improvements. The Silver Arrows completed 361 laps around the Bahrain International Circuit since Wednesday – 172 for Lewis Hamilton and 189 for teammate George Russell, who considered the team had “a solid three days here…