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“We’ll get his eighth” - Toto Wolff’s promise to Lewis Hamilton after 0.6s gap to Red Bull
Toto Wolff remains confident Mercedes are still capable of providing Lewis Hamilton with a title-winning car after a disappointing F1 qualifying performance in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
F1 Bahrain GP: Why Charles Leclerc abandoned his final run of qualifying
Charles Leclerc opted against completing his final run of qualifying at the F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix in order to save a set of tyres.
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix: Max Verstappen beats Sergio Perez to pole position
Defending F1 world champion Max Verstappen led teammate Sergio Perez to a Red Bull one-two in qualifying at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso pips Max Verstappen to keep Aston Martin on top in final practice
Fernando Alonso pipped Max Verstappen to keep Aston Martin at the top of the timesheets in final practice at the F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton gets unexpected ally in Nico Rosberg amid F1 retirement suggestions
Lewis Hamilton is “relishing the challenge to bring Mercedes back to the front” and has no plans to retire from F1, according to Nico Rosberg.
Max Verstappen on Lewis Hamilton: Our relationship isn’t "difficult", "quite straightforward"
Max Verstappen has downplayed suggestions that his relationship with F1 rival Lewis Hamilton is “difficult”, claiming “it is quite straightforward”.
Max Verstappen acknowledges “quick” Fernando Alonso to tee up qualifying battle at F1 Bahrain Grand Prix
Max Verstappen has set up his expected fight with Fernando Alonso in qualifying for the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix by accepting his rival is “competitive”.
Lewis Hamilton fears Mercedes are “further behind” than in F1 2022 | "Hard to close gap with our concept"
Lewis Hamilton fears Mercedes are starting the new F1 season “further behind” than they did in 2022 and has expressed doubts over the team’s concept.
Fernando Alonso throws down gauntlet to Red Bull: “Matter of time until Aston Martin challenge”
Fernando Alonso believes it’s a “matter of time” until Aston Martin challenge Red Bull but he’s refusing to get carried away by their impressive pace in Friday's F1 practice in Bahrain.
F1 Bahrain GP: Lance Stroll reveals agony in desperate team radio message
Lance Stroll’s wrist injuries appeared to impact how he was driving after returning to action in Friday F1 practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
F1 Bahrain GP: Fernando Alonso quickest from Max Verstappen as Aston Martin hype builds in second practice
Fernando Alonso outpaced F1 world champion Max Verstappen in second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as the hype surrounding Aston Martin continues to build.
Mercedes provide update on 'different' sidepod and explain F1 2023 tech decisions
Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott has explained the team’s thinking behind their key development for the 2023 F1 season.
Bernie Ecclestone blasts Lewis Hamilton ahead of F1 Bahrain Grand Prix: “Older generation not interested what he has to say”
Bernie Ecclestone has criticised Lewis Hamilton for his vocal support of social causes during F1 weekends, claiming fans don’t want “a lecture”.
Red Bull’s Christian Horner confirms meeting about engine with McLaren’s Zak Brown: “A potential customer”
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has confirmed that McLaren CEO Zak Brown visited him to discuss a potential engine partnership.
F1 Bahrain GP: Sergio Perez fastest as Fernando Alonso splits Red Bulls in opening practice
Sergio Perez set the pace ahead of Fernando Alonso and reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen in first practice for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen on F1 2023 title fight: “I don’t count out" Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen says it would be foolish not to consider Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes as potential F1 title rivals during the 2023 season.
Lewis Hamilton gets F1 jewellery exemption amid "concerns about disfigurement"
Lewis Hamilton has been granted a medical exemption from F1's jewellery ban amid "concerns about disfigurement" with frequent attempts at removing his nose stud.
Revealed: The six upgrades Mercedes have brought to F1 Bahrain Grand Prix
The full list of six upgraded areas that Mercedes have brought to the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix has been revealed.
Lewis Hamilton knew Mercedes would start F1 2023 on back foot from ‘moment I drove’ W14
Lewis Hamilton says he was resigned to a difficult start to the 2023 F1 season from the moment he first drove Mercedes’ W14 car.
Haas boss Guenther Steiner denies “bullying” Mick Schumacher after Netflix revelations
Guenther Steiner insists “nothing was out of the ordinary” in his relationship with Mick Schumacher, after Netflix showed the extent of the criticism levelled at the driver.
Explained: The new rule that stops F1 teams from hiding their upgrades
F1 teams will no longer be able to hide their technical innovations ahead of grand prix weekends following a subtle rule change from the FIA.
Mercedes’ new rear wing revealed ahead of F1 Bahrain Grand Prix
Mercedes have brought a new medium downforce rear wing to the F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton warns Max Verstappen: "I'm prepared for championship battle; no W14 Plan B”
Lewis Hamilton has admitted he’s “prepared” himself for a championship battle with title favourite Max Verstappen despite Mercedes’ stuttering form in F1 pre-season testing.
Lewis Hamilton hits back at Jenson Button and Damon Hill over new Mercedes contract: "Rumours without facts"
Lewis Hamilton insists he remains committed to Mercedes and says there is “no hold up” over a new contract despite "rumours without facts" created by ex-F1 drivers.