Lewis Hamilton says he had to cope with a lot of bouncing during the Belgian Grand Prix but is encouraged by the team’s recent developments.
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Title ‘stolen’ from Mercedes made us ‘underdogs people cheer for’ – Wolff
2023 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s controversial championship defeat in 2021 gave people more sympathy for Mercedes, says team principal Toto Wolff.
Wolff: F1 had ‘two cars fighting’ when Mercedes dominated – unlike now
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes’ spell of dominance brought more to F1 because there was competition between its drivers, team principal Toto Wolff has claimed.
Why Wolff believes Mercedes were second-quickest despite Hamilton’s fall to fourth
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said Mercedes weren’t quick enough to beat McLaren but Mercedes’ Toto Wolff believes otherwise. Here’s what the data reveals.
Russell beat Mercedes’ strategy simulation with 12-place climb to sixth
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he beat the predictions of Mercedes’ strategists by gaining 12 places to finish sixth, but feels the weekend was a “missed opportunity”.
Mercedes “made a big cock-up today”, admits Russell after Q1 elimination
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell said Mercedes made an error with their tactics after being eliminated in the first round of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Mercedes expect to see greater benefit from new front wing at next race
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes say the full benefit of the new front wing they introduced last weekend will be seen in the next round at the Hungaroring.
Mercedes re-evaluating Red Bull sidepod design as Wolff calls W14 another ‘diva’
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the team will wind down work on its “Diva 2.0” car soon and reconsider Red Bull’s sidepod solution.
Hamilton admits “disappointment” at performance of Mercedes’ new front wing
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes were hoping to make more gains from the update they introduced for their car at the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton admitted.
Mercedes thought Hamilton would “eat up the McLaren” and go after Verstappen
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff expected they would “eat up” the McLarens at the restart but Lewis Hamilton said they were “murdering us” in high-speed corners.
Mercedes left scratching heads by lack of performance at Austrian GP
2023 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s worst result since 2022 and a pace downturn that confused the team from practice raised many questions for Mercedes at the Austrian GP
Mercedes’ upgrades yielding success ‘we haven’t felt for a long time’ – Wolff
2023 F1 season
Posted onToto Wolff says Mercedes are enjoying more success than they have had for a “long time” thanks to their upgrades package.
Schumacher’s set-up input gives Mercedes a “super advantage” – Wolff
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher has been praised for his role in the team’s recent upswing in form.
Mick Schumacher to drive father’s Mercedes F1 car at Goodwood Festival
2023 F1 season
Posted onMick Schumacher, who has previously driven cars raced by his father at Jordan, Benetton and Ferrari, will complete the set with a run in a Mercedes.
Mercedes aim to be “fighting for some victories by the end of the season”
2023 F1 season
Posted onMercedes are aiming to repeat the recovery feat they achieved last year by winning a race before the end of the season.
Canada performance shows Mercedes are “definitely on the right path” – Russell
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Canada shows Mercedes “definitely on the right path” • F2 and F3 cars to remain in service longer • Carpenter denies fall-out with Daly
Mercedes “didn’t use time optimally” says Hamilton after leading extended session
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Mercedes could have made more out of the extended second practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, despite setting the fastest time.
Hamilton to sign new Mercedes contract within “days”, says Wolff
2023 F1 season
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff expects to sign a new contract with Lewis Hamilton within a matter of days.
Mick Schumacher makes Mercedes F1 test debut 10 years after father drove for team
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMick Schumacher made his test debut with Mercedes today, 10 years on from his father Michael’s last appearance for the team.
Ferrari and Mercedes begin key test of tyres designed to work without blankets
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari and Mercedes begin key 2024 tyre test • Scoring points harder in 2023 – Alfa Romeo • No replacement for cancelled F2 and F3 races