Mercedes’ F1 rivals expect team to “wake up” soon

The former world champion squad endured a disappointing Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend as it found itself behind main opposition Red Bull and Ferrari, and it was also leapfrogged by Aston Martin.
Its struggles have left the German car manufacturer pondering a complete change of car concept as it believes it needs to do something different to get back to the front of the grid.
While the …Keep reading

Sargeant didn’t want to be “too greedy” on Bahrain F1 debut

The Williams rookie set the same time as Lando Norris in Q1, but because the McLaren driver logged it first he progressed through, while Sargeant was left in 16th and eliminated. 
However, in the race the American put in a solid drive to 12th at the flag, and he was one of several drivers to benefit from an extra set of fresh tyres in the last part of the race after Charles Leclerc …Keep reading

Wolff: Mercedes F1 “sticking together” amid Hamilton’s ‘didn’t listen’ remarks

After making rapid progress towards the end of a troubled 2022 campaign, Mercedes was hopeful of closing the gap with Red Bull and Ferrari but instead has found itself further adrift in the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Mercedes came out of the 2023 season opener as the fourth-fastest team after Hamilton was powerless to resist Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso on his charge to the podium behind both Red …Keep reading

Aston Martin: Gap to Red Bull is “still substantial” despite Bahrain F1 podium

After a bad first lap at the season-opener in Bahrain, Alonso – who had been strong throughout the weekend – recovered to third having been helped by the retirement of Charles Leclerc.
However, he still finished 38 seconds behind winner Max Verstappen, who was not stretched in the latter part of the race.
PLUS: How Aston Martin and Alonso can save F1 2023 from Red Bull domination
Alonso …Keep reading