Lewis Hamilton’s departure for Ferrari leaves an empty seat in Mercedes – but who will become the 13th Silver Arrows grand prix driver?
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Allure of Ferrari was too much for Hamilton after two win-less years at Mercedes
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff knew the lure of Ferrari would be strong for Lewis Hamilton once their winning run ended.
Will Hamilton’s second change of F1 teams prove as inspired as his first?
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s only other team switch was an inspired move which made him F1’s most successful driver. Has he got it right again by choosing Ferrari over Mercedes?
Why Hamilton to Ferrari once looked like the deal which would never happen
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari is F1’s most successful and popular team. Lewis Hamilton is F1’s most successful and popular driver. Yet for years a tie-up between the two looked unlikely.
Official: Hamilton to leave Mercedes at end of 2024 and join Ferrari
Formula 1
Posted onSeven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of this year and join Ferrari for the 2025 season.
Mercedes sign technical director Allison to “long-term” extension
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes have announced that technical director James Allison has signed a “long-term” extension to remain in his role at the team.
Wolff extends Mercedes F1 contract to 2026
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes Formula 1 team principal, CEO and one-third owner Toto Wolff has extended his contract with them.
Red Bull, Mercedes and Alpine announce 2024 F1 launch plans
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull, Mercedes and Alpine have confirmed the dates they will launch their new cars for the upcoming 2024 Formula 1 season.
Williams extend deal to use Mercedes power units until 2030
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams will continue to use Mercedes units after Formula 1 introduces new power unit regulations in 2026.
Timeline: Ferrari to ‘Stake’ – the 33 historic identities of Formula 1’s 10 teams
Formula 1
Posted onThere are only 10 teams on the Formula 1 grid but between them they’ve had over 30 different identities. Here’s how they changed over the years.
Schumacher will prioritise F1 if Mercedes call-up clashes with Alpine WEC duties
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Schumacher will prioritise F1 over WEC • Bustamente apologises for Stroll gaffe • Verstappen refused permission to rent Mercedes
US GP was Mercedes’ best race of 2023 despite disqualification – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff says the United States Grand Prix was their best round in 2023, despite Lewis Hamilton being disqualified.
Mercedes considering legal action following dropped FIA investigation
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes is considering its legal options after the FIA announced, then swiftly dropped, an investigation which allegedly involved its team principal Toto Wolff.
FIA quickly concludes ‘conflict of interest’ investigation which drew Mercedes’ ire
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA’s investigation into an alleged conflict of interest has concluded just two days after it was announced, having provoked a storm of criticism.
Mercedes’ rivals deny complaining to FIA over exchange of confidential information
Formula 1
Posted onAll nine of Mercedes’ rival teams have denied making a complaint to the FIA over an alleged exchange of confidential information.
Mercedes lost confidence in “disorientating” 2022 setback – Allison
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes’ technical director James Allison admitted the shock of the team’s backwards step in 2022 wrong-footed them at first.
Mercedes and F1 hit back hard against FIA claim over leak of confidential information
Formula 1
Posted onFormula One Management and Mercedes rejected the FIA’s claim confidential information was leaked from the championship to an unnamed team principal.
Mercedes’ team photo shows we still have a long way to go on diversity – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton is proud of Mercedes’ efforts to increase the diversity of its staff but says it will be a “long slog” to achieve the results he wants.
Mercedes used “low risk” strategy to secure second in points at Yas Marina
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes used “low risk” strategy • Bearman and Antonelli lead F2 test • Amazon to stream NASCAR races
Banning F1 team staff from doing all 24 races “would be a good thing” – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell ended the season on a high with a podium but was one of several drivers who struggled with their health over the final races.