Mercedes retired George Russell’s W15 at British GP to avoid penalty later this F1 season
Lewis Hamilton’s victory at the British Grand Prix gave Mercedes its second consecutive victory, following George Russell’s surprise win at the Austrian Grand Prix and helping the team move closer to grid-topping Red Bull. However, it might have been a better day for Mercedes had the water system in Russell’s W15 not failed – the […]
Lewis Hamilton calls the W15 ‘nicer to drive’ at F1 pre-season testing
Mercedes used George Russell for the entire first day of F1 pre-season testing on Wednesday. Russell completed 122 laps in two sessions, including a full race simulation in the afternoon. Thursday was Lewis Hamilton’s turn. The seven-time drivers’ champion completed a program that included both several one-lap runs and several different race stints, and when […]
Lewis Hamilton previews the W15 ahead of his final season with Mercedes
Perhaps the biggest storyline that awaits during the 2024 F1 season? Lewis Hamilton’s final year at Mercedes. The seven-time drivers’ champion surprised the F1 world earlier this month by announcing he would be leaving Mercedes for Ferrari after the 2024 season. The decision shocked the sports world and sent what was already expected to be […]
Mercedes unveils the W15 ahead of 2024 F1 season
Who is the latest team to announce its challenger for the 2024 F1 season? Mercedes. Silver has returned to the Silver Arrow. The team unveiled the W15 on Wednesday, highlighting a year-long design process that culminated in a redesigned Challenger that was a departure from its predecessor. “Designing any car is an iterative process. And […]