Hamilton: 2022 team-mate call wasn’t my decision
Lewis Hamilton didn't have much influence over Mercedes' 2022 driver decision, saying he gave his opinion but that it "wasn't" his decision.
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Mercedes pondering Italian Grand Prix engine penalty
Mercedes could take an engine penalty at the Italian Grand Prix as they assess their power unit options for the remaining races.
Losing has ‘wiped complacency’ out of Mercedes
Losing to Red Bull in the title race, Andy Shovlin says that "certainly wipes any complacency" out of Mercedes' system.
Hakkinen: Bottas has been ‘first-class’ team-mate
Valtteri Bottas has been a "first-class team-mate" to Lewis Hamilton during his time at Mercedes, says Mika Hakkinen.
Mercedes need A-game at Monza after Zandvoort ‘risks’
Toto Wolff admits Mercedes “didn’t put all the pieces together” at Zandvoort – and plans to bounce back in the Italian Grand Prix.
Mercedes say why third Hamilton stop was ruled out
Mercedes have explained why a third pit-stop for Lewis Hamilton in the Dutch Grand Prix to chase down Max Verstappen “wouldn’t have worked”.
If offered one year, Bottas ‘would have left’ Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas would have wanted to stay at Mercedes if a multi-year deal was available, but still would have left the team if one year was his only option.
Capito’s RB and Merc rapport helped him sign Albon
Williams team principal Jost Capito said his working relationships with Mercedes and Red Bull enabled him to cut a deal to sign Alex Albon.
Russell knows he won’t have it ‘easy’ against Hamilton
George Russell thinks anyone heading into Mercedes would be "naive" to think they could have a comfortable time against Lewis Hamilton.
Red Bull aim for ‘damage limitation’ at Monza and Sochi
Red Bull boss Christian Horner admitted the next two races are traditionally weaker ones for the team, and hopes to limit Mercedes' advantage.
‘Don’t make any mistakes here, Russell is the real deal’
Sky F1 commentator David Croft says Mercedes have got 'the real deal' in George Russell, and believes the Briton has World Champion potential.
Binotto discussed Mercedes engine ‘trick’ with Horner
Mattia Binotto has confirmed he and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner have spoken about the potential illegality of Mercedes' current power unit.
Wolff welcomes serial ‘winner’ Russell to Mercedes
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has welcomed George Russell as a "winner in every racing category" and looks forward to the next stage of his career.
Mercedes finally confirm Russell for 2022 season
Following Valtteri Bottas' switch to Alfa Romeo, George Russell has duly been announced as a Mercedes driver for 2022.
Rosberg critical of ‘below par’ and ‘garbled’ Bono
It is not every day that Mercedes get it wrong but Nico Rosberg reckons they did just that at the Dutch GP, blaming Pete Bonnington.
Brawn ‘surprised’ by Hamilton strategy in Dutch GP
Ross Brawn saw a window for a Lewis Hamilton three-stop strategy at Zandvoort, so is surprised Mercedes did not take it.
Wolff to talk to ‘cheeky’ Bottas about fastest lap
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff understands Valtteri Bottas' fastest lap attempt at Zandvoort, but branded it "cheeky" and wants a word.
Wolff: Bottas ‘absolutely deserved to stay’ at Mercedes
Toto Wolff began his parting message to Valtteri Bottas by stressing the difficulty of the decision Mercedes had made to replace him.
Vasseur: Bottas ‘will be the leader’ of Alfa Romeo
After the announcement that Valtteri Bottas is joining the team, Alfa Romeo boss Frederic Vasseur has confirmed he will be their lead driver next season.
Aston Martin, not Merc, queried Max’s red flag moment
It was Aston Martin, not Mercedes, who brought Max Verstappen's red flag moment in FP2 to the attention of the Dutch GP stewards.
Rosberg airs Netflix rumour about Russell signature
Nico Rosberg appears to love nothing more in F1 these days than to ruffle a few feathers, and he was at it again after the Dutch Grand Prix.
Hamilton stands by criticism of Mercedes’ Dutch GP plan
Lewis Hamilton reaffirmed his belief that Mercedes put him on the wrong strategy as he finished P2 at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Bottas denies defying Mercedes team orders
Valtteri Bottas has denied defying team orders from Mercedes to not take the point for fastest lap of the race away from Lewis Hamilton.
Wolff admits Mercedes mistimed Dutch GP strategy
After criticism from Lewis Hamilton during the race, Toto Wolff conceded Mercedes got their Dutch Grand Prix strategy wrong.
Wolff downplays Silverstone repeat between Lewis and Max
Toto Wolff has downplayed concerns that Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are on a collision course at the Dutch GP.
‘Don’t want to lose De Vries, but won’t block F1 chance’
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff wants to keep Nyck de Vries affiliated to the brand if he secures a Formula 1 seat elsewhere.
Mercedes ‘love’ that Red Bull are ‘distracted’ by PU complaint
Locked in a fierce battle for the titles, Toto Wolff is loving that Mercedes' power unit is causing a "distraction" for Red Bull.
Hamilton ‘outperformed’ W12 with ‘mega lap’
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said Lewis Hamilton took the car beyond its limits to qualify within 0.04s of Max Verstappen at Zandvoort.
Wolff: Red Bull must ‘free’ Albon for Williams move
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has made a U-turn, now saying he will only allow Alex Albon to join Williams if Red Bull release him.
Horner: Merc PU query not instigated by poached staff
Christian Horner has quashed suggestions it is the Mercedes personnel moving to Red Bull who instigated their queries into Mercedes' PU.