George Russell v Lewis Hamilton: Russell beating Hamilton is not so ‘irrelevant’
Based on first-year evidence, George Russell could provide Lewis Hamilton with a tougher challenge than Valtteri Bottas managed.
Mercedes
Toto Wolff found F1 2022 season ‘very hard to cope with’ at times
Toto Wolff feels Abu Dhabi was a good one-race summary of Mercedes' season, which was "very hard to cope with" in moments.
Mercedes predict they will be back in ‘very strong place’ with 2023 car
James Vowles thinks Mercedes have the tools and knowledge at their disposal to bounce back properly in 2023.
Nico Rosberg predicts slow start to Mercedes 2023 season but backs them for title push
Nico Rosberg believes the mindset of being the hunter and not the hunted will work in Mercedes' favour.
George Russell can see ‘a different dynamic’ with Lewis Hamilton, but no conflict
George Russell insists both he and Lewis Hamilton understand "importance" of being respectful when racing.
Could ‘fireworks’ be coming to Mercedes if they are in the 2023 title hunt?
Racer and Sky Sports presenter Naomi Schiff thinks 'fireworks' could be on the way at Mercedes, if their car next year is a front-running one.
Mercedes rename Brackley’s factory road to ‘Lauda Drive’
What a beautiful tribute to Niki Lauda by the Mercedes team.
Toto Wolff: Mercedes ‘better be careful’ to avoid Ferrari and Red Bull slump
Toto Wolff wants to "avoid the mistakes" of Ferrari and Red Bull of yesteryear after their multi-year reigns ended.
George Russell never feared crash with Valtteri Bottas cost him Mercedes seat
It was seen as a tipping point of his battle with Valtteri Bottas but George Russell was not worried he had ruined his Mercedes chances.
Mercedes warn rivals their difficult 2022 season has now made them ‘much better’
Increased teamwork and strength of character should stand Mercedes in good stead for 2023.
George Russell: In previous years beating Lewis Hamilton would have won the title
George Russell would have been happy beating Lewis Hamilton, but this year it only meant P4 in the standings.
Mercedes’ ‘big disappointment’ in Abu Dhabi concluded a ‘very tough year’
After a "very tough year" for Mercedes and a win-less season for Lewis Hamilton, Mika Hakkinen feels this will make the seven-time champ even more determined.
Ralf Schumacher talks up benefit of Mick Schumacher taking lessons from Lewis Hamilton
Ralf Schumacher can see only positives to the idea of Mick Schumacher joining Mercedes as a reserve driver.
Mercedes’ ‘table of doom’ predicted pace drop for Abu Dhabi GP
Although the "table of doom" told Mercedes that Abu Dhabi would be a tough outing, they see this as a positive rather than a negative.
Mercedes ‘have to utilise’ ATR advantage but Toto Wolff concedes it is not ‘a given’
Mercedes will have 256 wind tunnel runs next season, Red Bull only have 202.
Lewis Hamilton retirement not related to Carlos Sainz incident, ‘surprisingly little damage’
Lewis Hamilton's trip over the kerbs in Abu Dhabi played no part in his late-race retirement.
George Russell on how the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was a welcome ‘reality check’
George Russell admits Mercedes have a "lot to do" if they want to fight Red Bull next season.
Toto Wolff says 2022 didn’t have ‘any more or fewer games’ that a usual F1 season
F1 politics is all about "protecting your own team" says Toto Wolff.
Ralf Schumacher predicts a ‘three-way battle next year’, Alpine with ‘potential’ to join in
Between Mercedes' struggles, Red Bull's penalty and Ferrari being Ferrari, Alpine could join the fight next season.
Charles Leclerc asked about potential switch to Mercedes at end of 2024
"I want to win with Ferrari" said Charles Leclerc, but he did not rule out a move to Mercedes in the future.
Toto Wolff dismisses Lewis Hamilton’s 35-point loss to George Russell as ‘irrelevant’
They were not fighting for a title, so Toto Wolff sees no big deal about Lewis Hamilton trailing George Russell.
Mercedes react to ‘faultless’ Frederik Vesti display on debut in F1 machinery
Frederik Vesti made a very positive impression on Mercedes with his first outing in a Formula 1 car.
Jenson Button: If third is a bad year then Mercedes are doing something right
If third in the Championship constitutes a bad season, Jenson Button says Mercedes are clearly doing something right.
Nico Rosberg on ‘last key’ Mercedes need to challenge for titles again
Nico Rosberg believes a less draggy challenger is the "last key" which Mercedes need to unlock title-worthy pace for 2023.
Lewis Hamilton ‘might pull a sickie’ to avoid driving the W13 one last time
Lewis Hamilton may resort to desperate measures to avoid driving the W13 in the post-season test.
Toto Wolff at peace with 2022 season: ‘Was our doing’, 2021 was not
Comparing the pain levels of 2021 and 2022, Toto Wolff says 2021 was more painful as Mercedes could not control how their season ended.
Lewis Hamilton’s brutal assessment as he finishes F1 2022 with zero wins
Mercedes started and finished the season with a car they did not want, said Lewis Hamilton.
Mick Schumacher thankful for ‘humbling’ Mercedes praise, is open to reserve role
Mick Schumacher says Mercedes are "part" of his options for 2023.
George Russell admits Mercedes W13 ‘just not efficient enough’ in Abu Dhabi
At venues like Yas Marina which offer a complete test, George Russell says the Mercedes W13 is not efficient enough.
Winners and Losers from Abu Dhabi GP qualifying: Mercedes take a backward step
Sebastian Vettel proved there was life in the old dog yet with a trademark performance in Abu Dhabi.