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Hamilton scrap was “hard, fair racing” despite radio complaints – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell had no complaints over how Lewis Hamilton raced him during the Japanese Grand Prix despite voicing concerns on his radio at the time.
Suzuka showed Mercedes can no longer expect tyre degradation advantage
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes believe the Japanese Grand prix showed the tyre degradation advantage they once enjoyed has been eroded by their rivals.
Mercedes’ call to help Russell using DRS “made no sense” – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton said Mercedes made the wrong call when he was told to slow down and help his team mate by giving him the opportunity to use his DRS.
Suzuka layout ‘punishes’ Mercedes’ weakness in high-speed corners
Formula 1
Posted onSuzuka’s high-speed corners amplified a weakness of Mercedes’ car and left their drivers on the fourth row of the grid over a second behind pole-winner Max Verstappen.
Russell admits he “took a step backwards” after Friday practice
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell said he’s “taken a step backwards” from Friday practice after qualifying eighth for the Japanese Grand Prix.
“Crazy” gap to Red Bull leaves Hamilton fearing Mercedes won’t catch them for 2024
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Posted onLewis Hamilton fears Mercedes won’t catch Red Bull in time for the start of next season having qualified a second behind them in Japan.
Hamilton says he needs to close gap to Russell after ending “bad day” 14th
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Posted onLewis Hamilton admitted he “really struggled” in practice at Suzuka after lapping half a second slower than his team mate George Russell.
“Something’s up” if Red Bull don’t win by half a minute at Suzuka – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton expects Red Bull will be back to their best at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix after their winning run ended in the previous round.
Russell would have been “furious” if Mercedes had split strategies
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Posted onMercedes didn’t put their drivers on different strategies in the Singapore Grand Prix because George Russell would have been “furious” with the decision.
Mercedes “could have finished first and second”, admits Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes missed an opportunity to score their first victory of the season and even take a one-two finish in Singapore last weekend, team principal Toto Wolff has admitted.
Hamilton says he wouldn’t have made a second pit stop in Russell’s position
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton isn’t convinced George Russell made the right call by pitting from second place during a Virtual Safety Car period in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Russell has “the most horrendous feeling” over “pathetic mistake” on last lap
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell said was heartbroken over the “pathetic” last lap error which cost him a podium finish in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Why Sainz is wary of Red Bull, and Pirelli doubt Mercedes’ two-stop plan can work
Formula 1
Posted onWith Red Bull vulnerable, will Ferrari or Mercedes take advantage of a seemingly open goal and break Red Bull’s win streak in Singapore?
Hamilton rues set-up choice in “the hardest car I’ve driven to get right”
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton regretted a set-up change he made on his Mercedes after qualifying fifth for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Russell has pace to beat Ferraris for win “even if we’re third after turn one”
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell is confident of his chances of taking victory in the Singapore Grand Prix after qualifying on the front row of the grid.
Sainz beats Russell to Singapore pole as neither Red Bull reaches Q3
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr took pole position in a qualifying session full of surprises as Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez were eliminated in Q2.
Pictures: Nine teams reveal updates for Singapore Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren and AlphaTauri brought major upgrades this weekend, but all the teams bar Haas have something new on their cars.
Massa’s Crashgate case could set precedent affecting Hamilton’s lost title – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onFelipe Massa’s legal case over the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix could set a precedent which affects Lewis Hamilton’s controversial 2021 title defeat, Mercedes believe.
Mercedes finding ‘massive improvements’ in how we operate – Hamilton
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Posted onLewis Hamilton says Mercedes are making massive improvements to how they operate as a team as they strive to get on terms with their dominant rivals Red Bull.