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Mercedes F1 Solves Porpoising Issues But Faces A New Problem

Giancarlo Perlas June 20, 2022

After complaining much about it, the Mercedes F1 team claims to have already solved the porpoising issues in its cars. The statement came after the encouraging win of the group at the Canadian Grand Prix last weekend. As a recap, Formula One defines the term “porpoising” as when an F1 car bounces up and down – a phenomenon caused by an increase, then a sudden decrease, of downforce. This is evident when the drivers’ heads are seen moving like bobbleheads while their cars are going full speed down the tracks. Several drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, George Russel, and Kevin Magnussen, to name a few, have complained of serious physical pains… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Podium Finish for the Second Time This Season

Giancarlo Perlas June 19, 2022

After a dry spell following his third-place finish in Bahrain, Lewis Hamilton finally gets back to the podium. The former Formula One Drivers Champion just finished third in the recently concluded Canadian Grand Prix while his teammate, George Russell, ended fourth. Hamilton appeared elated at the results of the race, which was the complete opposite of his demeanor early on. He thanked his crew for their support and, in his assessment, they are no longer far behind the pace of the leading drivers of this season and their pace was “quite good, particularly in the second phase of the stint”. The driver also recalled that it was in that place… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GT R: The Official Safety Car of F1 Gets a New Livery

Giancarlo Perlas July 3, 2020

As the different Formula One teams are gearing for their first race this season after numerous cancellations and postponements, the Mercedes-AMG GT R safety car makes its return. The auto features a new look in response to the social climate of the world. The AMG GT R retains its technical and mechanical specs. That means its 4.0-liter biturbo V8 is intact, which produces 585 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque. The numbers allow the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds. According to Mercedes, only the top speed of the vehicle has been adjusted to meet the minimum requirements of F1, so it can now… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes F1 Caps the Azerbaijan GP with 1-2 Victory

Giancarlo Perlas April 28, 2019

Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One finished the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a one-two victory following the win of Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton trailing behind in the second place. It looks like Bottas is having a good start this year as he managed to cap two wins in the first four races of the 2019 season. In terms of number of wins, he is tied with his teammate, Hamilton, who bagged the Drivers’ Championship last year. However, despite the Mercedes drivers having two wins each, Bottas was able to grab the first place in the current Drivers’ Standings while Hamilton settled at second. The Finn has 87 points in his… Continue Reading »

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Confidence of Valtteri Bottas Diminishes Due to Lack of Wins in 2018

Giancarlo Perlas September 20, 2018

Being partnered to a four-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and belonging to the top team in the sport today puts a lot of pressure to Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas. The Finn has not won a race since the start of the 2018 F1 season. His last victory came in Abu Dhabi last year. The highlights of his career this year so far are his six podium finishes. The statistics of Bottas definitely pales in comparison with Hamilton’s seven wins this season. It was also nothing compared to his performance in 2017, which gained him three wins, 10 podiums finishes, and four pole positions. Bottas admitted in his interview… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Outlines Mercedes’ Priorities Following Summer Break

Giancarlo Perlas August 7, 2018

The Formula One title race, for the constructors and drivers, has been one of the most closely contested affairs that we’ve seen in many years. Heading into the summer break, Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes had crept back into the lead following wins in Germany and Hungary while Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari had slipped from the top after retiring at the Hockenheimring. Twenty-four points separate Hamilton and Vettel while Mercedes only lead Ferrari by ten points. In a season where marginal differences have split the two frontrunners for the championships, Lewis Hamilton has outlined the areas which his team need to improve. The main focus now is Formula One qualifying…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes During the F1 Summer Break

Giancarlo Perlas August 6, 2018

Formula 1 is currently having is summer break. Currently, the Mercedes AMG Petronas team is leading the 2018 season of the sport in both the Drivers and Constructors Standings. Let’s see the latest happenings within the team as they approach the Belgian Grand Prix on August 26. Lauda is Recovering Three-time F1 champion and Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda caught a flu while on a holiday in Ibiza, which later developed into pneumonia and a “severe lung disease”. Lauda’s worsening condition resulted into an operation that required a fresh pair of lung transplants. Mercedes executive director Toto Wolff said that Lauda is already recovering after his treatment in Austria. The… Continue Reading »

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