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Mercedes F1 Explains Hamilton’s Ferrari Test Absence

Giancarlo Perlas November 28, 2024

Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton at Belgian GP

Lewis Hamilton won’t be test driving for Ferrari after the Abu Dhabi GP due to his contractual commitments with Mercedes F1. Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff clarified why Lewis Hamilton will not be participating in Ferrari’s post-season test at the Yas Marina Circuit after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. While it’s customary for drivers transferring to other teams to test their new cars during this event—like Carlos Sainz transitioning to Williams—Hamilton’s situation somehow differs due to current contractual commitments with the three-pointed star marque. No Formal Request from Ferrari to Mercedes F1 It so happened that Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur never approached Mercedes F1 to request… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes F1 Gets One-Two Win At The Las Vegas GP

Giancarlo Perlas November 24, 2024

Mercedes F1 secured a one-two finish at the Las Vegas GP, with George Russell taking the win and Lewis Hamilton coming in second. In a huge turnaround, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team saw a one-two win at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. George Russell clinched the victory during the event after finishing 1:22:05.969. Lewis Hamilton trailed his teammate 7.313 seconds later. Mercedes F1 at the Las Vegas GP Mercedes F1’s triumph came as a breath of fresh air following Hamilton’s disastrous outing at the Brazilian GP. The same event led to the seven-time champ almost quitting the season upon finding his car “undrivable” and describing the entire affair as… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Considered Premature Exit After Brazil GP Experience

Giancarlo Perlas November 21, 2024

Lewis Hamilton candidly admitted that he considered a premature exit in the 2024 season. The seven-time world champion’s thoughts were fueled by his frustrations at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W15’s mechanical and handling issues significantly hindered his performance at that time. Lewis Hamilton Found His Car ‘Undriveable’ Reflecting back at the Sao Paulo race, Hamilton said that he found his car “undriveable.” He attributed this as a key reason for his Q1 exit during qualifying and tenth place at the following Sunday’s race. The Mercedes F1 driver also referred to the affair as “the bumpiest ride ever.” The decorated F1 driver notably told his team… Continue Reading »

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150 Fans Have The Chance To Make History At Hamilton’s Final Race With Mercedes F1

Giancarlo Perlas November 14, 2024

Mercedes F1 will pick 150 fans to have their names appear at the livery of Lewis Hamilton‘s W15 in Abu Dhabi. The contest runs from November 14 to November 26. Winners will be notified on November 28. There are only three rounds left until the 2024 Formula 1 season wraps up. That means Lewis Hamilton only has three more races left in Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 until he packs his bags and moves to Ferrari. Now, fans have the chance to be part of his final race with his current team. Recently, Mercedes announced that it will pick 150 fans to have their names appear on Hamilton’s W15 livery in Abu… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes And Petronas Highlight Their F1 Fuel Innovation In A New Series

Giancarlo Perlas November 14, 2024

Mercedes-AMG, together with its racing partner Petronas, recently launched a fresh five-part video series, which sheds light on the intricate R&D efforts that shape their high-performance Formula 1 fuel. Through this series, the German marque aims to highlight its dynamic technical collaboration with the Malaysian energy giant on the way to delivering cutting-edge science for its F1 fuel, Primax. The first episode, which Mercedes just dropped on its social media platforms, features Mercedes High-Performance Powertrains’ Hywel Thomas and Petronas’ fuel technology lead, Chan Ming-Yau. Together, they discuss the intricacies of F1 fuel composition, revealing the level of customization required to maximize power, efficiency, and dependability on the racetrack. Customized Fuels… Continue Reading »

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Belgian GP Officials DQ Russell And Promote Hamilton To Winner

Giancarlo Perlas July 28, 2024

Mercedes’ 1-2 win at the Belgian GP was immediately amended after stewards ruled George Russell’s technical violation. Stewards promoted Lewis Hamilton as the winner of the race, while a disqualification negated Russell’s accomplishment. In a dramatic turn of events at the Belgian Grand Prix, race stewards overturned George Russell’s victory due to a technical breach. The reversal elevated his Mercedes-AMG F1 teammate Lewis Hamilton to first place. The moderators’ investigation revealed that Russell’s car was underweight. The findings translated to a critical violation of FIA regulations. Belgian GP Race Result Overturned Russell initially celebrated a hard-fought win, managing to secure first place despite a challenging one-stop strategy that saw him… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Scores A Victory For Mercedes F1 At The British Grand Prix

Giancarlo Perlas July 7, 2024

Mercedes F1 Lewis Hamilton at British GP

Lewis Hamilton bagged the win at the electrifying race in Silverstone this Sunday. George Russell failed to finish despite his pole advantage due to a suspected water system issue in his W15. Lewis Hamilton Scores a Win Lewis Hamilton scored Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1’s second victory for the season at the British Grand Prix this Sunday. The seven-time world champion’s win comes hot on the heels of George Russell’s win at the Austrian GP last week. As the team descended upon the race near the Brackley and Brixworth factories, their mission was clear. That was to build upon the momentum garnered from previous races and the dual pole position they got… Continue Reading »

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