Perez engine failure had Mercedes worried
Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff has admitted Sergio Perez’s engine problem in the French Grand Prix left him worried about the fate of […]
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Mercedes driver announcements ‘very, very soon’
Date published: June 25 2018 Toto Wolff believes he’ll be confirming Mercedes 2019 driver line-up “very soon” with both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas expected […]
French GP: Race team notes – Mercedes
Lewis claims his 65th career victory at the return of the French Grand Prix – his third of the 2018 season and 44th with Mercedes-AMG […]
Mercedes: New engine delay was blessing in disguise
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff admits that the delay in introducing its upgraded Phase 2.1 engine was a blessing in disguise – because the […]
Hamilton can regain points lead as Mercedes hit the sweet spot | 2018 French Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Paul Ricard was expected to closely reflect the Circuit de Catalunya in terms of how competitive the teams would be. And for the most part […]
French GP: Qualifying team notes – Mercedes
Lewis stormed to his 75th Formula One pole position – his third of the 2018 season and first at the Circuit Paul Ricard. Valtteri came […]
Leclerc shines, Hamilton leads Mercedes F1 front-row lock-out at Paul Ricard
Lewis Hamilton claimed his 75th Formula One pole position – and his first in France – by narrowly defeating team-mate Valtteri Bottas by one tenth […]
Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two as Leclerc stars | 2018 French Grand Prix qualifying
Lewis Hamilton needed a flying late effort to beat team mate Valtteri Bottas to pole position at Paul Ricard. The pair pushed Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari […]
Hamilton and Bottas secure Mercedes front row at France
By Steven De Groote on 23 Jun 2018, 17:14 Lewis Hamilton has secure pole position for the French Grand Prix, narrowly topping his team mate […]
Lewis Hamilton hints Mercedes new deal now done
Lewis Hamilton has given the strongest indication yet that his new contract with Mercedes may finally be ready. The new deal beyond this season has […]
Mercedes confirms engine upgrade
Having tantalised fans by asking them to wait until the end of FP2 before confirming whether it was running its upgraded power unit in practice, […]
“Everyone is chasing Mercedes this weekend” – Ricciardo
Having held off on bringing their upgrade to the last race in Montreal, the Silver Arrows remained quiet regarding the specification of their engines this […]
New Mercedes engine ‘not at full power yet’
Date published: June 22 2018 Valtteri Bottas has said the new Mercedes engine feels “fresh and good” and is yet to be run at full […]
Mercedes reveal France engine update
A last-minute ‘quality’ concern made Mercedes hold off on bringing their upgrade to the last race in Canada – unlike rivals Ferrari, Renault and Honda. […]
Mercedes hasn’t run upgraded engine at full power yet | 2018 French Grand Prix
Mercedes has not run its upgraded “Phase 2.1” power unit to its maximum potential yet according to the team’s drivers. Lewis Hamilton headed both practice […]
Hamilton tops Paul Ricard practice as Mercedes F1 introduce “phase two” power units
As teams and drivers explored the track boundaries on Formula One’s return to the Circuit Paul Ricard, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton topped both truncated free practice […]
French GP: Practice team notes – Mercedes
Lewis ended the morning session in P1, closely followed by Valtteri in P2. In the afternoon, Lewis came home in P1 with Valtteri in P7 […]
Mercedes unveil ‘phase 2.1’ engine in France
Date published: June 22 2018 Mercedes have confirmed that they have fitted their cars with a ‘phase 2.1 engine with added goodness’ for the French […]
Mercedes running “Phase 2.1” engines in French GP
Mercedes has confirmed it is running its upgraded Formula 1 engine in France and revealed it is a better specification than if it had been […]
Mercedes introduces ‘Phase 2.1’ power unit upgrade in France | 2018 French Grand Prix
Mercedes confirms it has introduced an upgrade for its Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s French Grand Prix. The team described the upgrade as […]
Mixed fortunes for Mercedes in FP2
Ahead of today’s second session the air temperature is 30 degrees C, while the track temperature is 52 degrees. It remains bright and sunny. Following […]
FP1: Mercedes tops first session at Paul Ricard
By Steven De Groote on 22 Jun 2018, 16:20 Formula One has made its grand return to France, with Paul Ricard hosting the first French […]
FP1: Hamilton fastest as Mercedes take early advantage at Paul Ricard
After two disappointing performances in Monaco and Canada, Hamilton – powered by a fresh Mercedes engine – delivered a timely reminder of his ability with an […]
Mystery surrounds Mercedes engine choice
As FP1 got underway at Paul Ricard, the FIA issued a list of those drivers running new power units and their various components. While all […]
Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2 in opening session
Ahead of today’s opening session as F1 returns to Paul Ricard following a 28-year absence, the air temperature is 25 degrees C, while the track […]
Spec 2 Mercedes engine facing further delay
Lewis Hamilton may be facing the next several grands prix without Mercedes’ new specification engine. That is despite the fact that, following the delay in […]
Hamilton spurred on by “openly critical” Mercedes debriefs
Lewis Hamilton says he and his Mercedes Formula 1 team are benefitting from an “openly critical” approach in team meetings as both sides seek a […]
Montezemolo: Mercedes aren’t as competitive, this could be “the good year” for Ferrari | 2018 F1 season
Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo believes the team could end its decade-long wait for a Formula 1 title this year as Mercedes are less […]
Hamilton hints at Mercedes upgrade delay
Date published: June 22 2018 Mercedes may not race their upgraded engine at this weekend’s French GP with the team set to make a decision […]
Mercedes drivers hoping for upgraded engine in France
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes drivers are still hoping they will receive an engine for this weekend’s French Grand Prix despite no confirmation the unit is ready. […]