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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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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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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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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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Is Max Verstappen Moving To Mercedes F1?

Giancarlo Perlas March 3, 2024

The momentum of Max Verstappen carries over to the 2024 Formula One season as he just logged another victory in his career at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Meanwhile, his partner, Sergio Perez, clinched second to immediately elevate Red Bull to the top of the Constructors’ rankings. However, it was very unfortunate that their achievements in the opening race were marred by the scandal their boss, Christian Horner, has gotten himself into as of late. Now, there are rumors that the internal strife in the group may influence Verstappen to reconsider his options, especially a potential move to Mercedes F1. Mercedes-AMG Petronas started 2024 with a shocking announcement about Lewis Hamilton’s… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes F1 Finishes 5th And 7th At The Bahrain GP

Giancarlo Perlas March 3, 2024

The 2024 Formula 1 season kicked off with yet another major win for Red Bull with a one-two finish. Despite displaying a promising showing during the start of the practices and a P3 advantage in the qualifying, Mercedes F1 finished the first race of the year in the 5th and 7th places. Performance of Mercedes F1 in Bahrain George Russell failed to optimize his P3 start as he fell to the 5th rank at the conclusion of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Meanwhile, the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton who launched off from P9 managed to bag 7th. Mercedes-AMG Petronas blamed the underperformance of the drivers to overheating issues within both… Continue Reading »

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