Lewis 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.
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Russell would have been “furious” if Mercedes had split strategies
Formula 1
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
Formula 1
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.
F1 changed rules to stop Mercedes in 2021 but we won’t ‘cry foul’ now – Wolff
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes will not “cry foul” over Red Bull’s domination of the 2023 season despite suffering due to past rules changes, says team principal Toto Wolff.
Interview: Russell on fighting for titles and having ‘the greatest’ as a team mate
2023 F1 season
Posted onGeorge Russell has committed to Mercedes for two more years. He explained why he relishes the challenge of going up against Lewis Hamilton.
“Sportsmanlike” Hamilton is only driver who owns up to errors – Wolff
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: “Sportsmanlike” Hamilton is only driver who owns up to errors – Wolff • Sainz’s watch stolen after race • Prema fined over Bearman Snr error
Hamilton apologised to Piastri for collision: “That’s what gentlemen do”
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton apologised to Oscar Piastri after being penalised for the collision between the pair in the Italian Grand Prix.
Russell improved his qualifying form by “accepting the pace of the car”
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he has turned around his recent dip in qualifying form by accepting the limits of his car’s performance.
Hamilton struggling with “hard to optimise” Mercedes at Monza
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said there’s “nothing easy” about Mercedes’ car after qualifying eighth on the grid for the Italian Grand Prix.
Mercedes “optimistic” of challenging Red Bull for 2024 F1 title
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes say they are optimistic of their chances of being able to challenge Red Bull for the 2024 world championship.
Hamilton surprised to be racing into his forties as he targets eighth title
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton admitted he never expected to continue racing in Formula One until the age of 40 after extending his deal to drive for Mercedes.