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Mercedes Technical Director, Mike Elliot, has been given an ultimatum to turn things around for the Brackley-based team after an underwhelming display in Bahrain. The team finished in 5th and 7th respectively showing no signs that they are getting back to their best. George Russell even went as far to say that Red Bull’s, Max…
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Lewis Hamilton Autosport Image: Steve Etherington
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Mercedes reveal all new Black Livery for 2023 Challenger. Mercedes reveal the W14 on an online launch this morning with a return to black in a bid to reduce weight. “We were overweight last year”, “This year we have figured out where we can squeeze out every single gram. So now history repeats itself. “You…
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Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher will also be available to stand in at McLaren the British team has announced The German, who has found himself without a full time race seat for 2023 was signed by Mercedes as a reserve driver after two difficult years at Haas who signed Nico Hulkenburg to partner Kevin Magnussen…
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Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott has proposed the W13 could have been up to four tenths quicker if the squad didn’t make a wrong decision due to a single data point in the initial design of the car. Mercedes had their worst season since the dawn of the turbo- hybrid era, as they had a…
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Looking back at his most difficult season yet. For Lewis Hamilton, the 2022 campaign represented his first ever winless Formula One season in 16 years of competiton. Mercedes AMG Petronas, who like all teams had to compete with new rules that came into effect this season, coupled with the dreaded porpoising they appeared to suffer…
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Rao leas the role of Interim Secretary General after replacing Peter Bayer earlier in the year. Rao’s appointment to the FIA, was seen as controversial within the F1 paddock. This was due to her previous role as Legal Director at Mercedes and Special Advisor to Toto Wolff. Ferrari Team Principle, Mattia Binotto raised his concerns…
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Kevin Magnussen got off to an electrifying start to hold the lead after turn 1 as all drivers made it through without incident, unfortunately for him however the lead didn’t last long as Max Verstappen took the lead on lap 3 heading into turn 1, which most expected to happen. After Magnussen was passed by…
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A few weeks ago if you had asked me, can Mercedes overtake Ferrari for P2 in the constructors?, I probably would have laughed it off. However heading into Brazil this weekend and on the heels of an outstanding qualifying, it looks like Mercedes can in fact catch Ferrari, but do they have enough time to…
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The Formula 1-engined Mercedes-AMG One set a blistering time of 6:35:183 around the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit. It is an incredible achievement for the German manufacturer smashing the previous record set by a Porsche 911 GT2 RS. By contrast, the Porsche did in a time of 6:43.300 in 2021. The multi-million-dollar hypercar completed the lap on…
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Earlier this week it was confirmed and Lewis Hamilton collected his honorary citizenship for Brazil. Today he has been out in the community of Rio De Janerio with local school children making soap box carts and racing them. It really looks like Lewis Hamilton is embracing his new found citizenship. In response to becoming officially…
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With the Brazilian Grand Prix coming this weekend, Seven time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton received his honorary citizenship at Brazil’s congress chamber in Brasilia. First promised late last year, On Monday, Sir Lewis Hamilton finally made it official and became an Honorary Citizen of Brazil. It is clear that he loves racing in…
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The W Series 2022 season was brought to an abrupt end late last month due to funding issues. A deal with a US investor collapsed, meaning the final races in Japan, USA and Mexico could not go ahead. There was a desperate late plea from the series organisers for someone to step in and help…
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The silly season in F1 is something that fans always look forward to, and 2023 is no exception to this. In fact there are still quite a few seats up for grabs, with some very interesting rumours circulating the Formula 1 paddock. First up is the CONFIRMED team lineups for 2023. ORACLE RED BULL RACING…
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George Russell and Mercedes will be delighted as the Brit took his first ever F1 pole at the Hungarian GP with a lap time of 1:17.377. Tomorrow we could see him win an F1 race for the first time in his F1 career. His teammate Lewis Hamilton will start tomorrow’s race in P7 after facing…
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OK so I know what you’re thinking…. “No way, Red Bull and Ferrari are just way too strong” but hear me out. The Mercedes team have been having their worst season in Formula 1 since 2013; pre hybrid era. However, the team has been scoring consistently throughout the season; being the only team to not…
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Edoardo Mortara, in his ROKiT Venturi, took advantage of some mid-race antics by Oliver Rowland against Antonio Felix da Costa to take the lead from the Portuguese pole man with attack mode. For the remaining 31 minutes, the Swiss driver never looked back and took a solid victory in Marrakesh, as well as the championship…
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Formula E is back this weekend after a month’s break since the last ePrix in Jakarta. EverythingF1 is looking back at the season so far, and forwards to what may come from the tight championship battle this weekend. Formula E is set for another titanic battle in Marrakesh this weekend, with four main championship contenders…
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It is official, Lewis Hamilton has officially been recognised and awarded Citizenship of Brazil. Which means he is now both British and an honorary Brazilian. Wonderful news for the 7 time World Champion, who recognises Brazilian F1 legend Ayrton Senna amongst his greatest Heroes.
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The FIA have today announced the departure of Peter Bayer from his positions as Secretary General for Sport and F1 Executive Director, positions he has held since 2017 and 2021 respectively. In a statement, the FIA “warmly thanks him for the achievements he has contributed to the development of motor sport over the last five…