Mercedes

Wolff pleased despite ‘undriveable’ Mercedes

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff was satisfied with his team's showing in first practice on the streets of Monaco, despite the W13 suffering from chronic bouncing.

F1 2022 results: Monaco GP – First Practice session

Here are the complete results from the first practice session at the Circuit de Monaco, where Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has set the pace.

Hill would stand defiant on jewellery ban

Damon Hill says the F1 drivers are adults and should be allowed to choose if they want to risk racing with jewellery.

‘Lady luck’ helped Russell in Verstappen battle

Plenty of skill was involved, but Mercedes accept that luck played its part too as George Russell defended against Max Verstappen in Spain.

Wolff lowers Monaco expectations with ‘elephant’ car

Toto Wolff acknowledged Monaco hasn't always been a happy hunting ground for Mercedes.

Mercedes seeing big difference from pre-season data

Mercedes' chief strategist pointed to a difference in weather as well as car design as a possible explanation.

Hamilton does not feel like the Mercedes ‘leader’

George Russell is full of praise for his team-mate Lewis Hamilton, saying it is inspiring to see the way he works.

Mercedes fearful of porpoising issue returning to W13

Mercedes produced the best run of their season so far last time out in Spain.

Russell: ‘Not correct’ to be bringing drivers in for FP1

George Russell believes the rule forcing teams to run junior drivers for two practice sessions during the season is of little benefit for driver or team.

Mercedes believe again in title bid after Spanish GP

Mercedes' Toto Wolff believes his team's deficit to the front has been halved after their Spanish Grand Prix updates.

Brawn: Hamilton wants eighth title, not F1 exit

An eighth title looks out of reach for Lewis Hamilton in 2022, but Ross Brawn does not think that will convince him to quit.

Russell: Mercedes ‘three or four races’ from victory battle

Mercedes could be challenging Red Bull and Ferrari for wins consistently from Canada onwards, believes George Russell.

Hill warns title rivals that Mercedes are back in business

Mercedes are a team on the rise after they finally seem to have solved their porpoising issues.

Hamilton defends his call to retire the car in Spain

Lewis Hamilton had flashes of his Jeddah's woes when he called for Mercedes to retire his car in Spain.

Russell: ‘No reason why we can’t claw this back’

Mercedes can "claw back" their deficit after a "genuine" podium for George Russell.

Magnussen’s race over after Hamilton hit

There was no Lewis Hamilton-esque recovery drive from Kevin Magnussen after the pair collided on the first lap of the Spanish Grand Prix.

Russell: Mercedes now have ‘foundation’ for more performance

The Spanish Grand Prix felt like a breakthrough race weekend for Mercedes in 2022.

F1 2022 results: Spanish Grand Prix (Barcelona)

Here are the complete results from the Spanish Grand Prix, where Red Bull have clinched a 1-2 to capitalise on a mid-race retirement for Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

Russell predicts very real chance against Ferrari

George Russell reckons Max Verstappen will win the Spanish GP with Mercedes fighting Ferrari for the remaining podium spots.

Hamilton has ‘no particular feeling’ about Masi return rumour

Lewis Hamilton was unfazed about rumours Michael Masi might return as race director.

Hamilton ‘a bit gutted’ with P6, but hopes to fight Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton is now in a position to be "a bit gutted" with P6, due to Mercedes' improvements.

Wolff: ‘Hamilton says W13 finally drives like an F1 car’

Toto Wolff looked a much happier man after his Mercedes drivers secured P4 and P6 in Spanish GP qualifying.

‘No bouncing but too early to commit to design philosophy’

Mercedes won't nail their zero-pod concept to the mast just yet, but it is looking better.

Horner: Mercedes progress adds another factor to title fight

Mercedes' progress adds another layer to the title fight, says Christian Horner.

Hamilton: ‘Not the quickest but we’re on our way’

Lewis Hamilton was happy after he finished P3 in FP2 and his team-mate George Russell ended up P2.

F1 2022 results: Spanish GP – Second Practice session

Here are the complete results from the second practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where Ferrari's Charles Leclerc completed a Friday clean sweep.

F1 2022 results: Spanish GP – First Practice session

Here are the complete results from the first practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has set the pace.

Mercedes run updated W13 with Russell at Paul Ricard

Mercedes have reportedly taken an opportunity to give their new upgrades a trial run.

Why Miami practice has given Mercedes increased hope

Mercedes' James Vowles believes the practice sessions in Miami underlined the potential of the W13, having shown particularly strong performance early in the weekend.

Ocon ‘cried in the parking lot’ after losing race seat

Alpine's Esteban Ocon has shed some light on the mental challenges he faced after losing his race seat with the Force India team at the end of 2018.