Lewis Hamilton’s struggles continue as he qualifies seventh for the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint, openly admitting his lack of pace compared to teammate George Russell. The seven-time champion reflects on his performance and the challenges ahead.
Results for: Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton expresses frustration after qualifying 10th for the Las Vegas Grand Prix despite Mercedes’ impressive pace in practice and Q2. Team mate George Russell secured pole position, highlighting the mixed fortunes for the team.
George Russell topped the final practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Mercedes showcasing impressive speed. Max Verstappen, aiming for his fourth consecutive title, improved his pace to finish fifth, setting up an exciting qualifying session and race.
Renault will cease production of Formula One engines at its Viry-Chatillon factory after the 2025 season, with its Alpine team set to adopt power units from a different manufacturer. The French carmaker plans to transform the facility into an engineering hub, while the employees will be offered new positions within Alpine Hypertech. While the announcement did not mention a specific engine supplier, speculation points towards Mercedes.
Ferrari has appointed Loic Serra, a seasoned engineer from Mercedes, as their new chassis technical director, effective October. Serra will report directly to team principal Frederic Vasseur. This appointment comes after the departure of Enrico Cardile, who is joining Aston Martin as their chief technical officer.
Following concerns raised by Ferrari and Red Bull Racing regarding the flexibility of front wings on McLaren and Mercedes cars, the FIA has confirmed that all teams are currently compliant with the 2024 regulations. The FIA has been gathering extensive data through various means to ensure accurate assessments.
Lewis Hamilton topped the final practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, setting the pace ahead of teammate George Russell. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was third, while Red Bull’s championship leader Max Verstappen struggled for grip and ended up in sixth place.
Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli will join Mercedes in Formula One starting in 2025, replacing Lewis Hamilton who will move to Ferrari. Antonelli’s confirmation comes after a challenging practice session at the Italian Grand Prix, where he crashed early on.
Kimi Antonelli, the 18-year-old Italian set to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season, crashed heavily on his Formula One practice debut at the Italian Grand Prix. The incident occurred at high speed during the first practice session, leaving Antonelli shaken but unharmed.
Mercedes has announced that young Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli will make his Formula One practice debut at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. This comes as Antonelli is expected to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes when Hamilton moves to Ferrari at the end of the season. Antonelli, who has been testing with Mercedes in older F1 cars, is considered a promising talent and will have the opportunity to impress in front of the Italian fans.