Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton endured a tough day at the Dutch Grand Prix, struggling with pace and finishing outside the podium positions. The team will be working to understand the performance issues as they look to bounce back at the next Formula 1 race.
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In a dramatic turn of events, Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix. The penalty comes after the stewards deemed that Hamilton impeded Sergio Perez of Red Bull during the qualifying session.
In a thrilling display of driving prowess, Lewis Hamilton emerged victorious at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, ending a drought that had lasted since December 2021. The seven-time F1 champion navigated the mixed conditions masterfully to claim a hard-fought win at his home race.
The 2023 British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone was filled with drama and excitement, as Lewis Hamilton secured an emotional victory, ending a 945-day drought. Catch all the latest car racing news, including updates from the world of Formula 1, Dakar Rally, GT, and British GT.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed that the team’s superior tyre degradation was the key factor in securing Lewis Hamilton’s record-breaking ninth victory at the Silverstone British GT race. Hamilton capitalised on an undercut with a late crossover to slicks when the track dried, allowing him to overhaul McLaren’s Lando Norris and claim the win.
In a sensational turn of events at Silverstone, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory since 2021, ending a 56-race winless streak. The seven-time world champion delivered a masterclass in front of his home crowd, securing a record ninth victory at the British Grand Prix. However, the day was not without its disappointments, as pole-sitter George Russell’s race was cruelly undone by a suspected water leak that forced him into retirement.
In a dramatic display of driving prowess, Lewis Hamilton claimed his ninth victory at the 2024 British Grand Prix, beating Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris in a rain-affected race at Silverstone.
In a thrilling qualifying session at Silverstone, Mercedes driver George Russell took pole position for the British GT Championship race, securing a 1-2 finish for the team alongside veteran Lewis Hamilton. The session was marked by fluctuating weather conditions, with Russell delivering a last-gasp effort to edge out his teammate by a narrow margin.
George Russell of the Mercedes Formula 1 team secured the fastest time in a wet FP3 session at the British Grand Prix, outpacing his teammate Lewis Hamilton by a mere 0.035 seconds. Despite the challenging conditions, Russell’s impressive performance has set the stage for an exciting qualifying and race at the historic Silverstone circuit.
The British GT Championship returned to the iconic Silverstone Circuit for a pivotal round, with drivers and teams from top teams like McLaren, Mercedes, and Aston Martin battling it out for precious championship points in an intense practice day that set the stage for an exciting weekend of high-speed racing.