Mercedes kept constructors’ championship rivals Renault at bay by out-scoring them at Monza. Michael Schumacher Nico Rosberg Qualifying position 12 7 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’23.388 (+0.333) 1’23.055 Race position 9 5 Average race lap 1’27.349 (+0.283) 1’27.066 Laps 53/53 53/53 Pit stops 1 1 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open lap times … Continue reading Fifth for Rosberg (Mercedes race review)
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Schumacher expects tough race in Monza
Posted onMichael Schumacher is expecting a difficult race at Monza next weekend as he believes his W01 will not be well-suited to the track. The next race in Monza might well be entertaining in a very different way as I expect it to be a real challenge for our team. We have seen already several times … Continue reading Schumacher expects tough race in Monza
Recovery drives (Mercedes race review)
Posted onDespite starting from what was by far their worst grid positions of the year – 14th and 21st – the Mercedes duo scored 14 points. Michael Schumacher Nico Rosberg Qualifying position 21 14 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’47.874 (-0.011) 1’47.885 Race position 7 6 Average race lap 2’01.814 (+0.072) 2’01.742 Laps 44/44 44/44 Pit stops … Continue reading Recovery drives (Mercedes race review)
A move too far: Schumacher forces stewards to take a stand
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Posted onPreviously it seemed drivers could do what they liked to defend position. Yesterday’s decision will hopefully set a new precedent for a better standard of driving in motor racing.
First zero of 2010 (Mercedes race review)
Posted onMercedes failed to score for the first time in 2010 at the Hungaroring. And Michael Schumacher came in for criticism after a dangerous move on Rubens Barrichello. Michael Schumacher Nico Rosberg Qualifying position 14 6 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’21.630 (+0.819) 1’20.811 Race position 11 Average race lap 1’28.262 (-1.436) 1’29.699 Laps 69/70 15/70 Pit … Continue reading First zero of 2010 (Mercedes race review)
Renault and Mercedes fined for pit chaos
Posted onRenault and Mercedes have each been fined $50,000 for their roles in incidents that took place in the pit lane during the Hungarian Grand Prix. A wheel came off Nico Rosberg’s car and Renault’s lollipop man allowed Robert Kubica out of his pit box too soon, causing a collision with Adrian Sutil.
Another setback (Mercedes team review)
Posted onHaving hoped to qualify on the third row Mercedes only scraped one car into Q3. Michael Schumacher Nico Rosberg Qualifying position 11 9 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’15.026 (+0.008) 1’15.018 Race position 9 8 Average race lap 1’19.860 (+0.048) 1’19.811 Laps 66/67 66/67 Pit stops 1 1 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open … Continue reading Another setback (Mercedes team review)
Strategy goes awry again for Schumacher (Mercedes race review)
Posted onHad Mercedes not brought Michael Schumacher into the pits during the safety car he might have enjoyed the seventh-placed finish which went to Kamui Kobayashi. After the race Ross Brawn said he felt Schumacher’s race had been spoiled by a mis-application of the safety car rules. However Nico Rosberg salvaged some pride with a point … Continue reading Strategy goes awry again for Schumacher (Mercedes race review)
Brawn criticises safety car rules
Posted onRoss Brawn believes a mis-application of the safety car rules cost Michael Schumacher a better finish in the European Grand Prix. Schumacher had to wait at the pit lane exit after taking his pit stop during the safety car period. Brawn said: As the leaders had not been picked up, Michael was waved through and … Continue reading Brawn criticises safety car rules
Poor qualifying disappoints Mercedes
Posted onEuropean Grand Prixqualifying in pictures Mercedes suffered their worst performance in qualifying for the second race in a row. Tenth and 13th on the grid in Canada two weeks ago had been their worst to date. But Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher will start tomorrow’s Eureopean Grand Prix from 12th and 15th respectively after both … Continue reading Poor qualifying disappoints Mercedes
Schumacher sorry for Hamilton block
Posted onMichael Schumacher apologised for spoiling Lewis Hamilton’s lap at the end of second practice this morning. Schumacher said: Regarding Lewis, I must apologise as I did not see him and was not informed that he was there. As I was planning my lap at that moment and looking ahead, I was unfortunately in his way. … Continue reading Schumacher sorry for Hamilton block
Mercedes “within striking distance” – Brawn
Posted onRoss Brawn believes Mercedes are “within striking distance” of the championship leaders. He expects to cut their deficit with an upgrade package at next week’s European Grand Prix: Looking ahead to Valencia, the circuit is similar to Montreal in many ways with long straights connected by slow corners which should suit our car. We have … Continue reading Mercedes “within striking distance” – Brawn
Schumacher slumps to 11th as Rosberg takes points (Mercedes race review)
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s move on Felipe Massa came under scrutiny after the Canadian Grand Prix – but the stewards rightly concluded the Mercedes driver had done nothing wrong. The same goes for his early dice with Robert Kubica, although that left him with a puncture which compromised his race. Meanwhile team mate Nico Rosberg had a … Continue reading Schumacher slumps to 11th as Rosberg takes points (Mercedes race review)
Mercedes focus on top speed for Canada
Posted onMercedes are aiming for a better straight-line performance from their W01 in the Canadian Grand Prix. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is reputed for being a circuit where straight-line speed is crucial for a quick lap. Michael Schumacher said: The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is all about top speed so we have worked very hard on this, … Continue reading Mercedes focus on top speed for Canada
Turkish GP team-by-team: Mercedes
Posted onWith Ferrari struggling, Mercedes were the third-fastest team around Istanbul, though a long way off Red Bull and McLaren. Michael Schumacher Nico Rosberg Qualifying position 5 6 Qualifying time comparison (Q3) 1’26.857 (-0.095) 1’26.952 Race position 4 5 Average race lap 1’32.392 (-0.02) 1’32.412 Laps 58/58 58/58 Pit stops 1 1 You need to upgrade … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Mercedes
Mercedes revert to long wheelbase W01
Posted onMercedes has confirmed it will revert to using the long wheelbase version of the W01 in next week’s Turkish Grand Prix. Ross Brawn added the team have “major and very challenging upgrades” planned for the next few races: I am encouraged that we have made progress over the last two races and that we have … Continue reading Mercedes revert to long wheelbase W01
Schumacher’s Monaco penalty will stand after Mercedes withdraw appeal
Posted onMercedes have withdrawn their appeal against Michael Schumacher’s penalty in the Monaco Grand Prix. However they described Schumacher’s penalty as “disproportionate” and said the FIA has agreed to discuss the terms of article 40.13 under which Schumacher was punished. They added they were supportive of drivers having a role on the stewards’ panel. Damon Hill, … Continue reading Schumacher’s Monaco penalty will stand after Mercedes withdraw appeal
Monaco GP team-by-team: Mercedes
Posted onThe Mercedes drivers swapped positions on the first lap – and again after the last lap. Michael Schumacher Nico Rosberg Qualifying position 7 6 Qualifying time comparison (Q3) 1’14.590 (+0.046) 1’14.544 Race position 12 7 Average race lap 1’25.116 (+0.244) 1’24.872 Laps 78/78 78/78 Pit stops 1 1 Michael Schumacher Beat Rosberg away at the … Continue reading Monaco GP team-by-team: Mercedes
Rosberg rues missing front row
Posted onMonaco qualifying in pictures Nico Rosberg was frustrated to only qualify sixth for the Monaco Grand Prix having been quickest in Q2. He said: My pace has been really good here throughout the weekend and in the first two qualifying sessions today, so it was a disappointing result to only qualify in sixth position. I … Continue reading Rosberg rues missing front row
Progress or favouritism at Mercedes? (Spanish Grand Prix team-by-team)
Posted onWith a longer-wheelbase car and a radical new airbox this weekend Mercedes reckoned they made progress at the Spanish Grand Prix. But a look at the data suggests they might have done nothing more than transfer the weight of their problems from Michael Schumacher’s side of the garage to Nico Rosberg’s.