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Mercedes F1 Officially Announces Shocking Exit Of Lewis Hamilton After 2024 Season

Giancarlo Perlas February 1, 2024

After an ominous silence, Mercedes F1 finally announced the departure of its star driver, Lewis Hamilton, at the end of the 2024 season. The activation of the driver’s exit option in his contract ends his 17-year-long Formula 1 collaboration with Mercedes-Benz and an 11-year-long partnership with the works team. Official Statement of Toto Wolff Toto Wolff acknowledged the unequaled contributions of Hamilton to the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team, calling it the “most successful the sport has ever seen.” He also remarked that the 39-year-old driver will always be “an important part of Mercedes motorsport history.” However, he admitted that all good things eventually come to an end. “We accept Lewis’s… Continue Reading »

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Is Mercedes F1’s Lewis Hamilton Making A Switch To Ferrari?

Giancarlo Perlas February 1, 2024

Last year, rumors started circulating of the potential switch of Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari following a tedious contract negotiation between him and Mercedes F1. These were immediately quelled by the veteran driver and the revelation of his two-year contract extension with his present team. However, the racing world is once again abuzz with the same news, and this time, it might be true. According to Sky Sports, Hamilton will be replacing Carlos Sainz Jr. by next year. This comes amid the seven-time champion’s current contract with Mercedes, which will run until the end of 2025. The source claimed the employees at the Brackley facility of the group were already informed… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Talks About 8th Title Quest And A Potential Sabbatical

Giancarlo Perlas January 28, 2024

Lewis Hamilton is gearing up for the 2024 season with his sights aimed at capturing his eighth Formula 1 world title and securing his status as the greatest in the sport’s history. Despite facing challenges in recent seasons and not winning in the last 45 races, the veteran driver remains hopeful about his chances. In a recent interview with Formula 1 Magazine, the seven-time F1 champion not only shared his thoughts on the upcoming season but also hinted at the possibility of taking a break after clinching his coveted eighth reign. Chasing Victory Hamilton’s rivalry with Max Verstappen has been a focal point in F1 since their intense battle for… Continue Reading »

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Could Lewis Hamilton Challenge Max Verstappen As Mercedes Gives Him What He Wants?

Giancarlo Perlas January 12, 2024

Lewis Hamilton has become increasingly frustrated over time. Indeed, this can only be understood as being natural when something has altered and no longer conforms to our expectations for some time. British driver Lewis Hamilton had long dominated Formula 1, yet recently has found victory less frequent and easy. Thanks to Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen rising quickly through their ranks, as well as issues with his car, victory does not come so readily anymore. Mercedes Set to Give Hamilton a Tailored Car It would seem the 2024 F1 season might be a year in which he can start to potentially challenge the Dutchman and Red Bull a little… Continue Reading »

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Will Lewis Hamilton Return Mercedes F1 To Its Winning Ways?

Giancarlo Perlas January 5, 2024

After a long Formula One dry spell for Mercedes-AMG Petronas, an expert analyst believes Lewis Hamilton may finally get the team back to its winning ways. There’s doubt, however, if the driver will realize his eighth coveted world championship or if Mercedes F1 will emerge as the top constructor in the sport for 2024. Mercedes F1 in the Past Two Seasons The last triumph for Mercedes F1 came in from George Russell during the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix. Following that, the team failed to grab a single win for the entire 2023 season. This was the worst stroke of bad luck for the group since the 2011 season under the… Continue Reading »

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Wrapping Up The Performance Of The Mercedes F1 W14 Race Car In 2023

Giancarlo Perlas December 22, 2023

After enjoying eight consecutive Constructors Championships from 2014 to 2021, the streak of Mercedes F1 was finally broken by Red Bull in 2022. Since then, the team has struggled to outperform its rival. As 2023 ends, the three-pointed star marque reflects on the important lessons it learned over the recently concluded season. Mercedes F1 Not Contented With Their Performance Recently, The Race asked Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One whether or not the wrong decisions were made in the development of the W14. Technical Director James Allision wittingly responded, “Are we world champions?” Allison’s answer, although delivered with humor, served as a reflection of the team’s overall sentiment despite finishing as runner-up… Continue Reading »

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Ride Shotgun With Lewis Hamilton In A Mercedes-AMG GT 63

Giancarlo Perlas December 21, 2023

Mercedes-AMG just released a new video featuring F1 driver Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel of its flagship high-performance car, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+. It shows a first-person perspective of the ride in a 360-degree video, so better get your VR glasses on along the way. Lewis Hamilton’s Experience Behind the Wheel of the Next-Gen Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe According to Mercedes-Benz, the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 starts at €188,704.25. But is it worth all that? If the Formula 1 driver’s experience with it is to be considered, then it’s definitely worth every penny. The seven-time F1 Drivers’ Champion was clearly having a blast behind the steering wheel of the… Continue Reading »

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