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Mercedes planning Melbourne "experiments" with W15 F1 car

The car has been plagued by bouncing, especially with low fuel in qualifying, while its weakness in high-speed corners relative to rivals was very apparent in Saudi Arabia.

Motorsport

Mercedes F1 team still trying to solve overheating "unanswered mystery"

Both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton found their power units running too hot, and from early in the Bahrain race they were told to adjust engines modes and their driving in an attempt to keep temperatures under control. They eventually finished in fifth and seventh positions.

Autosport

Mercedes F1 team still trying to solve overheating “unanswered mystery”

Both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton found their power units running too hot, and from early in the race they were told to adjust engines modes and their driving in an attempt to keep temperatures under control. They eventually finished in fifth and seventh positions.

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Mercedes focused on improving F1 qualifying pace with W15

The Brackley squad focused on long stints rather than glory runs across the three-day winter test in Bahrain, with George Russell taking second on the final day using softer C4 tyres after he and team-mate Lewis Hamilton had stayed well clear of the top of the leaderboard earlier in the…

Autosport

Wolff: Mercedes F1 blew Brazil pole chance by not being “adaptive” enough

With a storm blowing across the Interlagos circuit for the Q3 segment of qualifying, teams knew that getting out on track early enough before the rain started was critical to secure a good grid slot.

Motorsport

Wolff: Mercedes not “adaptive” enough as it blew Brazil F1 pole chance

With a storm blowing across the Interlagos circuit for the Q3 segment of qualifying, teams knew that getting out on track early enough before the rain started was critical to secure a good grid slot.

Autosport

Why the FIA’s traffic busting stance may prove tricky for cold Las Vegas

Ever since the Italian Grand Prix last month, the FIA has been refining its approach to the inherent difficulties of slow cars in qualifying causing problems for cars on quick laps.

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Mercedes fears it has lost race-day F1 tyre edge over Ferrari

In the early phase of the season, the Mercedes would have the edge in races because its W14 car was much less harsh on its tyres than the Ferrari SF-23.

Motorsport

Mercedes: Team orders to protect Hamilton despite “no sense” criticism

In the closing stages of the Suzuka race, one-stopping George Russell was running in fifth place, ahead of Hamilton, as the charging Ferrari of Carlos Sainz closed in on them from behind.

Autosport

Mercedes: Team orders all about protecting Hamilton despite “no sense” criticism

In the closing stages of the Suzuka race, one-stopping George Russell was running in fifth place, ahead of Lewis Hamilton, as the fast-charging Ferrari of Carlos Sainz closed in on them from behind.

Motorsport

Mercedes not “clinging on” to current concepts for 2024 F1 car revamp

A one-second deficit to pole position man Max Verstappen in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix has exposed the major downforce deficit and balance struggles that Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have been battling with all season.

Autosport

Mercedes not "clinging on" to current concepts for 2024 F1 car revamp

Motorsport

George Russell: ‘Mercedes are so used to winning … it is demoralising sometimes’

As he prepares for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix with Red Bull still dominant, the British driver is confident that time is on his side

The Guardian - UK

Mercedes switching F1 car development focus to pure performance

A key part its strategy with next year’s W15 is to design a car that has plenty of scope for development and allows the team to make the in-season leap that McLaren has made this year.

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Mercedes would "welcome" de Vries back to F1 reserve role

The FIA Formula 2 and Formula E champion was dropped by the Red Bull stable only 10 races into his full-time rookie F1 season in favour of a return for Daniel Ricciardo.

Motorsport

Mercedes explains why ‘mind-blowing’ F1 vortices are more difficult to grasp

The German manufacturer is trying to plot a path back to the front of grand prix racing but still has some way to go before it is in a position to challenge Red Bull on pure pace for race wins.

Daily Mirror

Sky Sports F1 pundit makes worrying Lewis Hamilton point - "Not even cautiously optimistic"

The Canadian Grand Prix may prove to be a tricky weekend for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton, despite their best result of the season so far last time out in Barcelona

Irish Mirror

Mercedes commit to making changes after Lewis Hamilton and George Russell clash

Hamilton and Russell enjoyed their best results of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix, but the weekend wasn't perfect as the Mercedes racers also collided during qualifying

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F1's new sprint format will rob teams of key long-run data

Following approval at this week's F1 Commission meeting, this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix will witness a revamped schedule.

Autosport

F1's new sprint format will rob teams of key long run data

Following approval at this week’s F1 Commission meeting, this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix will witness a revamped schedule.

Autosport

Why Mercedes’ F1 concept switch goes far beyond new sidepods

With the team open to the fact that it has gone down the wrong path with the design of its 2023 F1 car, it is inevitable that the most visual of changes will be the biggest evidence of it doing things differently.

Autosport

Mercedes knew limits of W14 F1 car concept before Bahrain

The German manufacturer has had a difficult start to the new season, with its 2023 F1 challenger proving to be no match for the dominant Red Bull team.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bad News for Verstappen's F1 Rivals as Red Bull Looks Better

The bad news for Max Verstappen's rivals heading into the Formula One season is that Red Bull's car could even be better. That's saying something considering Verstappen won a record 15 races last year on his way to a second straight world title, The Associated Press said. But Verstappen topped…

Motorsport

Mercedes still feels in F1 catch-up mode, despite "calmer" W14

Mercedes says its mindset of thinking it is playing catch-up this year has not changed, despite the 'calmer' behaviour shown by its new W14 Formula 1 car.

Autosport

Mercedes still feels in catch-up mode, despite "calmer" W14 F1 car

Mercedes says its mindset of thinking it is playing catch-up this year has not changed, despite the 'calmer' behaviour shown by its new W14 Formula 1 car.

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