In just over a week, the 2025 F1 season will officially start at the Australian GP. McLaren will arrive in Melbourne as the favourite, given what they showed in Bahrain testing. However there are many unknowns ahead of round one. Teams across the field aren't just...
As focus magnified on their rivals, Mercedes quietly went about their business in Bahrain Testing. After failing to establish a consistent baseline last year, question marks have understandably surrounded Mercedes over the winter. Team principal Toto Wolff, as you...
Mercedes will unveil their 2025 car on February 24. As previously reported, in a break from tradition, the Silver Arrows will launch their new challenger in an online event. Photos of the W16 will also be shared on social media channels, before the actual shakedown...
Mercedes has confirmed that Valtteri Bottas will be back in the Formula 1 paddock in 2025 as reserve driver. Although the team has given no details regarding his duties there will be a more extensive Pirelli test programme next year in preparation for 2026, and the...
Mercedes Formula 1 technical director James Allison says that the team enjoyed a “fantastic run” with Lewis Hamilton despite the frustration of the lack of a “fairy tale ending” with a win or podium in the Abu Dhabi finale. Hamilton started his final race with the...
George Russell says that he didn’t need a message from Toto Wolff late in the Abu Dhabi GP telling him to “keep it super clean with Lewis” given the level of respect between the two team mates. Running a different strategy from 10th on the grid in his final race with...
Lewis Hamilton says his dramatic last lap move on Mercedes team mate George Russell in Abu Dhabi was a case of “now or never” after his successful chase. Hamilton was on a different strategy to rivals, having started from 16th on the hard tyres and run a long opening...
Lewis Hamilton was left frustrated in qualifying in Abu Dhabi after a stray plastic bollard became stuck under his car for the last part of his final lap in Q1. Hamilton hit it after it was dislodged by Kevin Magnussen, who had cut across the inside of a corner in an...
Lewis Hamilton admits that news of his departure for Ferrari coming so early “was straining” on his relationship with Mercedes. He added that while he knew it wouldn’t be easy dealing with everyone knowing that he was leaving proved more difficult than he had...
Toto Wolff has slammed Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner in the wake of the escalation of the war of words between their drivers, George Russell and Max Verstappen. Wolff was left fuming in Qatar after Horner suggested that Russell had been "quite hysterical" in...
Lewis Hamilton admits that he doesn’t anticipate a competitive race on his final outing for Mercedes in Abu Dhabi – and he goes into the weekend with “low hopes.” Hamilton had a frustrating time in Qatar, citing his personal lack of speed after both the sprint and...
George Russell admits he was “expecting a crash” with Max Verstappen at the start of the Qatar GP given how motivated the Dutchman was after losing pole to a grid penalty. In the end Russell didn’t have a good getaway, and Verstappen was able to get past the Mercedes...
George Russell says it’s not a surprise that his Mercedes Formula 1 team is fast in Qatar given the smooth nature of the track. Russell initially qualified second, having gone wide when he came across a slow moving Max Verstappen just before he started his lap. Having...
Lewis Hamilton says he didn’t want to make his first appearance for Ferrari in the post-season Abu Dhabi Formula 1 test – but admits that missing out will hamper his preparations for 2025. While Carlos Sainz, Nico Hulkenberg and Esteban Ocon will all be driving for...
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says that the cold conditions in Las Vegas put the W15 in a “sweet spot” that allowed George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to secure a surprise one-two finish. In addition the team managed to avoid the tyre graining that hampered the...
Lewis Hamilton insists that he had “one of the most enjoyable races” as he charged from 10th on the grid to second in Las Vegas. Hamilton didn’t set a competitive time in Q3 after making mistakes on both of his runs with what was a difficult car. By the second round...
