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George Russell Wins The Austrian GP To Give Mercedes F1’s First Victory For 2024

Giancarlo Perlas June 30, 2024

George Russell won the 2024 Austrian GP while Lewis Hamilton finished fourth. George Russell won the recent Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix to give Mercedes-AMG Petronas the victory that has evaded them since last season. His teammate, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished fourth during the event. The Dramatic Win at the Austrian GP Both Mercedes F1 drivers definitely took advantage of the third and fifth spots they earned on Saturday’s qualifying session. Russell did a pretty great job in holding on to the third position at the start of the race as Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz set his sights on the young Mercedes driver. The hair-raising action on the grid… Continue Reading »

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Red Bull Urges The FIA To Investigate Mercedes F1 Front Wing After the Canadian GP

Giancarlo Perlas June 15, 2024

Red Bull Racing has reportedly asked the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to investigate Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1’s new front wing design. The complainant accused the three-pointed star marque of circumventing the sport’s stringent regulations. Mercedes F1 at the Canadian GP The Canadian Grand Prix was the most successful race of Mercedes F1 so far in the current season. George Russell scored a podium at the end of the chaotic event by finishing third at 4.347 seconds after the winner, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, crossed the checkered flag. The race result also served as the team’s first podium for 2024. The Mercedes drivers capturing the fastest lap was another notable accomplishment… Continue Reading »

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George Russell And Mercedes F1 Score First Podium For 2024

Giancarlo Perlas June 9, 2024

George Russell caps the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix third, scoring his first podium finish for this season. This also gives Mercedes-AMG Petronas its first podium finish for the year. Mercedes F1 at the Canadian GP The chaotic Canadian GP kicked things off under challenging weather conditions. It also saw the deployment of two Safety Cars, several incidents, and a major shake-up in the drivers’ positions from the Qualifying. Mercedes F1 driver George Russell had the advantage from the get-go, starting from pole position. The young Briton charged the wet tracks ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris. Meanwhile, his veteran partner Lewis Hamilton and Aston Martin’s… Continue Reading »

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Paddy Lowe: Mercedes F1 Made A Wrong Call In W15’s Aero

Giancarlo Perlas May 13, 2024

Former Mercedes F1 Technical Director Paddy Lowe

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 appears to be in bad shape right now. Following a myriad of problems during the 2024 season, former Mercedes F1 Technical Director Paddy Lowe said the team’s issues were due to “some wrong turns” in the W15’s design. Mercedes F1’s woes are best illustrated in its dismal ranking in the sport. The team is currently held up at fourth place in the Constructors Standings, while its drivers are not even in the top six of the Drivers Standings. All these make its golden days from 2014 to 2020 seem like a distant memory nowadays. Lowe stated that he has a lot of sympathy regarding the present state… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes F1 Teases Sebastian Vettel As Possible Replacement For Lewis Hamilton

Giancarlo Perlas April 12, 2024

The people at Mercedes F1 continues to tease about the likely move of Sebastian Vettel to the team. The four-time champion is expected to replace his rival, Lewis Hamilton, who will be switching to Ferrari in 2025. Mercedes has no official announcements regarding the matter yet as of this writing. Drama Builds Up within Mercedes F1 Formula 1 has been all about Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in the past couple of years. Well, who could blame him? He had the skills to finally break the dominance of Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1, and he never settled for any less since then. However, one of the real drama happening in… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes F1 Struggles In Saudi Arabian GP With 6th And 9th Finishes

Giancarlo Perlas March 10, 2024

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix proved to be a tough test for the Mercedes F1 team as both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton faced an uphill battle on the Jeddah street circuit. The team’s performance left much to be desired with their respective finishes at the 6th and 9th spots. Tough Start for Mercedes Duo The race commenced with George Russell starting in the 7th position and Lewis Hamilton in the 8th, equipped with Medium tires. However, their hopes of gaining ground off the line were dashed as an early Safety Car prompted an unexpected pit stop for several drivers, altering the strategic landscape. Despite their efforts, neither driver could… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes F1’s Challenges At The Saudi Arabian GP

Giancarlo Perlas March 9, 2024

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team faces a mixed bag of challenges and opportunities at the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after its drivers qualified seventh and eighth for the race this Sunday. Besides the fact that George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will have to work harder to land a podium finish, the circuit of the Saudi Arabian GP is known for its high demand for precision. The Saudi Arabian GP Track The Jeddah Corniche circuit is uniquely positioned with the Red Sea against its backdrop. It was designed by Hermann Tilke in collaboration with F1 to offer an adrenaline-inducing layout while marking it as the second-longest street circuit in the… Continue Reading »

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