Lewis Hamilton says his Mercedes have encountered a new kind of bouncing they need to fix in practice for the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Stiff set-up made Hamilton’s Mercedes “undriveable” in practice – Wolff
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onToto Wolff says a stiff suspension set-up used on the Mercedes W13 during first practice was responsible for the severe vibrations Lewis Hamilton complained about.
Monaco win unlikely says Hamilton as team aims for revival by British GP
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton downplayed Mercedes’ chances of winning this weekend following their stronger showing in Spain, but expects they will be in contention by the British Grand Prix.
Magnussen ‘changed his mind’ on collision with Hamilton in Spanish GP
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onKevin Magnussen says he’s changed his opinion of his first-lap collision with Lewis Hamilton in the Spanish Grand Prix.
Magnussen says Hamilton collision comment was made “in the heat of the moment”
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onKevin Magnussen says he meant nothing by his claim Lewis Hamilton “knew what he was doing” when the pair tangled at the start of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Russell says Mercedes ‘could have been third’ on grid with updated car
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he didn’t get the best out of the updated Mercedes after qualifying fourth on the grid.
Mercedes gained “a chunk of downforce” from Spanish GP update
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes say their Spanish Grand Prix update has clearly improved their W13, but the team is not yet sure whether it will stick with its current car concept.
Stewards reprimand Alonso and Vips for impeding rivals in practice
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso and Juri Vips have been given reprimands for getting in the way of other drivers during first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix.
‘It’s totally ridiculous’ not to follow FIA’s safety rules on underwear and jewellery
Interview
Posted onKris Nissen suffered burns to 35% of his body in a fiery 1988 sportscar crash. He told RaceFans F1 drivers should obey the FIA’s rules on underwear and jewellery.
Mercedes hopeful of “another step forward” in Spain
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes the return to a track the team has run at already this year will help them make further gains with their troublesome car.
Why Hamilton isn’t the only driver questioning the FIA’s jewellery clampdown
News Focus
Posted onThe FIA’s sudden insistence on enforcing its ban on jewellery while driving bemused Lewis Hamilton. But he is not the only driver with concerns.
Mercedes “haven’t improved in these five races” – Hamilton
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says his Mercedes hasn’t improved over the first five races of 2022, but Toto Wolff believe the team has glimpsed its “sweet spot”.
FIA told Mercedes to move Hamilton back in front of Russell – Wolff
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the team told George Russell to let Lewis Hamilton pass him during the Miami Grand Prix because they were told to by the FIA.
Miami track ‘really cool’ but surface ‘must change for next year’, F1 drivers say
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers are unimpressed with Miami’s track surface and turn 14 barrier but otherwise largely praised the circuit’s layout.
Hamilton says he hasn’t backed down in row with FIA over jewellery
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton denied he has backed down in his row with the FIA over the wearing of jewellery during races.
Mercedes haven’t confirmed Hamilton will obey jewellery rules at Miami GP – FIA
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed Lewis Hamilton’s team have not declared he will comply with the requirement not to wear jewellery while driving this weekend.
Mercedes “found several directions for improving the car” – Wolff
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes have formed a plan of action to improve their problematic W13 chassis and will bring updates over the coming races, team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed.
Transcript: “I need more power” – Hamilton and Russell’s contrasting fortunes at Imola
2022 Emilia-Romagna GP team radio transcript
Posted onWhile Lewis Hamilton was stuck in a queue of traffic outside of the points, George Russell clung to fourth place under pressure from behind.
Russell ‘not getting comfortable’ ahead of Hamilton, ‘I know what he’s capable of’
2022 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell is certain his team mate Lewis Hamilton “is going to come back incredibly strong” after beating him again at Imola.
Hamilton apologises after finishing nine places behind Russell
2022 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton offered his apologies after finishing the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix 13th, nine places behind team mate George Russell.