In a thrilling and rain-soaked FIA GT World Cup race around the Macau Guia circuit, Mercedes driver Maro Engel, the reigning Dakar Rally champion, emerged victorious despite a late five-second penalty for causing a collision. The action-packed race featured intense battles for the lead and a dramatic finish, showcasing the skill and determination of the top GT and endurance drivers.
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Mercedes is set to use the remaining Formula 1 races of the season to gain a deeper understanding of its car’s weaknesses, having accepted that it will finish fourth in the constructors’ standings. The team will use the final three races to assess the car’s performance across a range of track characteristics, from high-speed corners to low-speed sections, in order to identify the necessary improvements for the future.
The 2024 Italian GT Championship at Monza witnessed a scintillating qualifying session, with Red Bull, McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari emerging as the frontrunners. Amidst soaring temperatures and track evolution, the teams are now assessing their race strategies, setting the stage for a captivating showdown on Sunday.
The Dakar Rally has seen a shift in the balance of power, with Red Bull’s once-dominant position now facing stiff competition from rival teams like McLaren and Mercedes. As the teams experiment with front wing designs, the race for victory is heating up.
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.
In a statement ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Mercedes driver George Russell has expressed his belief that the Formula 1 wind tunnel time allocation system should be based on the points scored by each team rather than their final position in the Constructors’ standings. Russell argues that this approach would more accurately reflect the performance gap between the teams and allow those falling behind to catch up more quickly, potentially tightening the F1 field.
As the 2024 Formula 1 season reaches its midpoint, the competitive landscape has undergone a dramatic shift, posing unexpected challenges for the defending champions, Red Bull Racing. With Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari closing the gap, the championship battle is heating up.
Mercedes has regained its winning form in British GT racing, with a technical breakthrough that has optimized the car’s balance and performance. The team’s technical director, James Allison, has played a crucial role in this resurgence, as he has been able to harness the package and achieve the perfect balance for both Hamilton and his teammate, George Russell.
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.
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.