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Mercedes F1 To Introduce “Pretty Ambitious” Upgrades For The W15

Giancarlo Perlas December 16, 2023

Toto Wolff with Mercedes F1 team and the W14

Mercedes F1 is currently running “a pretty ambitious development” program for the W15 on the way to 2024. That’s according to the team’s technical director, James Allison. What are the Upgrades for the W15 Mercedes F1 Car? Mercedes F1 Technical Director James Allison hopes his team is on the right track this time. He is optimistic that the upcoming W15 will punch their ticket to the championship next season during an interview with the Performance People podcast. Allison didn’t elaborate on the direction they’re heading for the W15 aside from it being “pretty ambitious” but the rumor mill suggests Mercedes is finally heeding Lewis Hamilton’s previous recommendations. One key issue… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes F1 Reviews The Data Of Lewis Hamilton Due To Major Performance Gap With George Russell

Giancarlo Perlas December 15, 2023

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Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 may have capped the year as the runner-up in the Constructors’ Championship, but it’s not resting on its laurels. Now, it’s looking at the angle on its drivers’ huge performance gap. Reports said Mercedes F1 was perplexed at the significant disparity in the performances of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell during races, so it launched a review to find out the reason why. UK’s Daily Express suggested that the latter’s confusion over the matter caused the team to look into it. Hamilton finished 2023 in third place on the Drivers’ Standings with 234 points. Meanwhile, Russell concluded the year in eighth with 175 points. That’s 59 points… Continue Reading »

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Christian Horner Called “Very Unprofessional” For Lewis Hamilton Comments

Giancarlo Perlas December 1, 2023

The revelation of Red Bull boss Christian Horner on Lewis Hamilton is apparently doing him more harm than good. Another backlash came when former Formula 1 driver Christijan Albers called his remarks “very unprofessional.” Early on, Red Bull Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner revealed to the press that the camp of Lewis Hamilton “reached out” to them to inquire about a possible seat within the team. It wasn’t clear back then who he was referring to until he later clarified that it was Anthony Hamilton, Lewis’ father. All these, Horner claimed, happened during the delayed contract negotiations of Mercedes F1 with the seven-time champion. It should be noted though… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes F1 W14 To Have Its One Last Run Before Retirement

Giancarlo Perlas December 1, 2023

The Formula 1 season just concluded, giving Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 second place in the Constructors’ Standings. However, the W14 F1 car’s job is not yet over as it will have one final run on track before it’s finally retired in the Mercedes-Benz heritage collection. The Mercedes F1 W14’s Final Salute According to FanNation, the outgoing W14 F1 car will have a last hoorah on the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours as part of Pirelli’s tire development. The 2.741-mile track was part of the F1 races from 1991 until 2008. Apart from the source, the W14’s involvement in the Pirelli event does not appear to generate enough publicity. Most of… Continue Reading »

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Toto Wolff Contradicts Christian Horner About The Lewis Hamilton Controversy

Giancarlo Perlas November 24, 2023

The action spills out of the racetrack with just a day away from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Recently, Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff took offense at the comments of Red Bull (RB) chief Christian Horner claiming that Lewis Hamilton’s camp contacted them before the driver’s contract extension with his current team. For a bit of context, Red Bull Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner earlier revealed Mercedes’ star driver Lewis Hamilton “reached out” to them to inquire whether they have any interest in him. It should be noted that the previous news sources did not really make it clear who RB talked to from the former champ’s camp but… Continue Reading »

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2013 Mercedes W04 F1 Car Of Lewis Hamilton Sold For $18.8 Million

Giancarlo Perlas November 24, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has been very busy during the Las Vegas Grand Prix week. Despite the disappointing result of the race for its Formula 1 team, a consolation comes in the sale of the W04 car used by Lewis Hamilton in 2013. Early on, the car was appraised to fetch around $10 million to $15 million but it surpassed expectations when it eventually sold for a whopping $18.8 million. Mercedes W04: A Catalyst for Lewis Hamilton’s F1 Success The spotlight of the RM Sotheby’s auction on November 17 in Las Vegas falls upon the Mercedes W04 chassis #4, a vehicle that witnessed Lewis Hamilton clinch his first win for the AMG Petronas… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Admits Tough Challenge To Dethrone Sergio Perez In Second Place Of Standings

Giancarlo Perlas November 16, 2023

The Formula 1 Drivers Championship has already been decided but the battle for the second place in the standings is still up for grabs with Lewis Hamilton trailing Red Bull’s Sergio Perez in the rankings. However, the Mercedes driver admitted that the odds are against him with just two races remaining this season and 32-point deficit against Checo. Lewis Hamilton’s Uphill Battle In the wake of Mercedes’ lackluster performance at the São Paulo Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton finds himself grappling with a double-digit gap to Sergio Perez. The eighth-place finish in Brazil, coupled with teammate George Russell’s unfortunate retirement, has dealt a blow to the Briton’s aspirations. Max Verstappen has… Continue Reading »

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