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What Lewis Hamilton Really Thinks of George Russell

Giancarlo Perlas July 18, 2022

After the high expectations last season, George Russell was finally brought in as a replacement for Valtteri Bottas in the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 team. Being in the decorated team with a multiple-time Drivers World Champion by his side means he has big shoes to fill. But what does Lewis Hamilton really think of his new partner? Taking notes from Hamilton’s interviews, he commended Russell’s “super-positive” work attitude which brings a positive impact on their work environment. He also sees a potential World Champion in the 24-year-old, and he considers his signing as the right choice for the team. The veteran further stated that he hopes to play a… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Loses F1 Crown to Max Verstappen

Giancarlo Perlas December 12, 2021

With the small gap between the overall scores of Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in the 2021 season, the Abu Grand Prix was expected by fans as the ultimate showdown that would determine the eventual Formula 1 Drivers’ Champion. Although we were rooting for “Hammy” again, the victory of “Mad Max” came as a breath of fresh air in the sport dominated by Mercedes in the hybrid era. It was only unfortunate though that his first world championship came under controversial circumstances, which made the ending of this season rather anti-climactic. The first lap started intense as Verstappen and Hamilton raced head-to-head with… Continue Reading »

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Is Ferrari Sabotaging Mercedes in Formula 1?

Giancarlo Perlas July 9, 2018

Mercedes AMG Petronas recently addressed the issues regarding their first lap collisions with Scuderia Ferrari in Formula 1. A key figure within Mercedes F1 said that the incidents were either deliberate or a result of incompetence on the side of Ferrari F1. Last Sunday’s British Grand Prix, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel extended his lead in the F1 Driver Standings over Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton by 8 points. The latest race resulted to a 20-point lead by Ferrari against Mercedes in the Constructor Standings as well. Hamilton suffered from a collision with Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen during the first lap of the race. The ace of Mercedes eventually recovered from the mishap and finished… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Unveils the Biggest Aero Upgrades in Their Formula One Cars

Giancarlo Perlas June 28, 2018

Brace yourselves because Mercedes AMG Petronas just revealed their biggest upgrades so far in the 2018 Formula One season. The team unveiled major enhancements in the aerodynamics of their Silver Arrows W09 cars. These prove that they are not slowing down as they approach the Austrian Grand Prix. Autosport recently got a closer look at the W09 cars at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Styria, Austria, and they noticed key changes on the side pods, mirror stalks and rear wings of the units. New Design for the Side Pods For the side pods, Mercedes ditched the concept introduced by Ferrari in 2017, which was replicated by other F1 teams…. Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Talks About Mercedes Transfer of Daniel Ricciardo

Giancarlo Perlas May 29, 2018

The contract of Daniel Ricciardo with Red Bull is ending this year. This fueled rumors that he might move to either Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team or Scuderia Ferrari F1 team for the 2019 season. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton shared his thoughts on the potential move of his rival. In the interview of Hamilton with BBC Sport, he said that Mercedes is an unlikely choice for Ricciardo. The Briton also mentioned that he believes the future of the Aussie driver is with Red Bull. “There is only Ferrari and Mercedes he could consider—but it is unlikely he is coming here,” the 2017 F1 champion stated. Hamilton’s contract with Mercedes… Continue Reading »

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What Went Wrong with Mercedes at the F1 Chinese GP

Giancarlo Perlas April 16, 2018

“We just need to get our act together,” Mercedes AMG Petronas team boss Toto Wolff said in the aftermath of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix last Sunday. This was following their loss due to Red Bull’s strategy, which resulted in Daniel Ricciardo winning the race. Near the end of the F1 Chinese GP, Valtteri Bottas appeared to be gunning for the win, but the decision of Red Bull to pit for fresh, soft tires eventually paid off for Ricciardo. It looked as if Mercedes was about get back to its winning ways at Lap 32 when the Safety Car was deployed following the two Toro Rosso cars colliding to… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes unveils the F1 W09 EQ Power+

Ryan Joseph Ramos February 22, 2018

Formula One teams have been unveiling their 2018 cars day by day. Today we get the grand reveal for last year’s top teams. Mercedes AMG Petronas showcased the F1 W09 EQ Power+ at Silverstone. The most prominent change is the addition of the new halo system, designed to augment the protection for the cockpit. According to the team, this is their most advanced machine yet. It is said to be an improvement over last year’s car in almost every aspect. In addition to retaining key strengths that allowed Mercedes to set the pace, team boss Toto Wolff said the team was also hard at work to improve upon the flaws that… Continue Reading »

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