George Russell says that Mercedes will have to take data from their new upgrade package “with a pinch of salt” this weekend in Monaco.
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Pictures: First look at Mercedes’ major changes to its W14
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onThe first images of Mercedes’ upgrade package for its W14 for this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix reveal revised sidepods among other changes.
“We’re here to beat them”: Why Aston Martin is dropping Mercedes for Honda
2023 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin believe replacing customer Mercedes power units with works Honda motors offers the best chance of championship success.
Mercedes will introduce its planned Imola upgrade for W14 in Monaco
2023 F1 season
Posted onMercedes will not delay the major upgrade planned for its W14 following the cancellation of this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Mercedes face moment of truth as hopes hinge on critical Imola update W14
News Focus
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff described the W14’s handling as “poisonous” at the last race before they introduce an upgrade package they hope will revitalise their season.
Hamilton expands his support team after split from Cullen
2023 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton has revealed the changes made to his inner circle after recently separating from long-term physiotherapist Angela Cullen.
Russell ‘wondering if Red Bull are running full power’ after Miami GP dominance
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says it’s “a shame for the sport” that Red Bull are so far ahead of the competition, while praising their performance.
Russell calls F1’s new pre-race driver introduction an unwelcome distraction
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell is not keen on Formula 1’s new pre-race driver introductions, saying it’s ‘the American way, but it’s not for me’.
Mercedes’ car isn’t working in Miami and “just went slower and slower” – Russell
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says Mercedes have become less competitive throughout the weekend after its worst qualifying performance of the season so far.
Hamilton hoping to salvage points after mistimed qualifying run leaves him 13th
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he’ll be relying on strategy to score points after being eliminated in the second round of qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix.
Hamilton calls Mercedes’ Miami practice pace “a kick in the guts”
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said it felt like a “kick in the guts” to realise how far away from the pace Mercedes are at the Miami Grand Prix.
F1 needs to “adapt” rules before 2026 to close gap between teams – Hamilton
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Formula 1 may have to rethink its rules as some fans are disappointed by the lack of competition this year.
Miami GP win would make Perez a true title contender – Button
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says a win in the Miami Grand Prix for Sergio Perez would prove he is a true world championship contender.
Too much ‘wasted time’ in new sprint race weekend format – Hamilton
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton believes Formula 1’s new sprint race format could be condensed into two days, while George Russell wants more opportunity to alter set-ups.
Mercedes won’t “tear things up” and start again with 2024 car – Allison
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes won’t embark on a total change of design for its next Formula 1 car following James Allison’s return as technical.
Allison: Role swap with Elliott will ‘maximise fighting strength of Mercedes’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: W14 a “weak” car by Mercedes’ standards – Allison • Massa hires lawyers to pursue 2008 legal challenge • Hamilton “fed up” – Villadelprat
Allison replaces Elliott as Mercedes technical director amid reshuffle
2023 F1 season
Posted onJames Allison has returned to the role of technical director at Mercedes, having exchanged places with Mike Elliott, who is now the team’s chief technical officer.
Ricciardo to drive Red Bull F1 car on the Nurburgring Nordschleife
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ricciardo to lap Nordschleife in F1 car • Hamilton recalls first-year struggle at Mercedes • McLaren reveal Kanaan’s Indy 500 livery
I still love F1 but don’t like driving ‘not-great’ cars – Hamilton
2023 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he doesn’t enjoy driving cars that aren’t “great” but is ready to fight for the championship if the Mercedes W14 comes good.
Hamilton: Topping the times in qualifying felt “very surreal”
2023 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said his brief return to the top of the timing screens during today’s qualifying session felt strange.