Valtteri Bottas elaborated on his return to Mercedes as a reserve and his role as a “mentor” for rookie F1 driver Kimi Antonelli. After being passed over by Sauber for 2025, Bottas rejoined the Brackley-based team as a reserve driver. On his return to Mercedes: “Today has been my first day back with a team…
A court has convicted three men for attempting to blackmail the family of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher. The case revolved around efforts to extort €15 million by threatening to release intimate footage of Schumacher from his sickbed. The court proceedings in Wuppertal exposed a disturbing attempt to profit from the vulnerability of…
Mercedes F1 and its Team Principal Toto Wolff are ready to move on following the departure of seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton from the team. A dream come true The experienced British driver had announced a prestigious move to Ferrari last year, and has now had his on-track debut. In fact, Hamilton had his first…
Mercedes have announced that they will reveal their 2025 F1 car to motorsport enthusiasts worldwide on February 24. The launch of their 2025 challenger—Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance—will take place just a few days after all ten teams unveil their liveries during the inaugural season launch event at London’s The O2. The W16 is set…
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has been candid about the challenges and benefits of Formula 1’s budget cap while weighing the potential impact of Cadillac’s proposed entry into the sport. His insights reveal the delicate balancing act teams must navigate under financial constraints and the implications of welcoming a new manufacturer to the grid. The…
Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli will make his Formula 1 debut at the Australian GP in March. There is a lot of hype and expectation around the 18-year-old after a very strong junior career. After plenty of success in karting, Mercedes junior Antonelli was already on many people’s radar when he made the jump to F4….
One of the most sensational headlines from last year was Lewis Hamilton signing with Ferrari F1 for the 2025 season, and Mika Häkkinen has weighed in on the situation. The seven-time world champion will don the red of Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc, fulfilling a childhood dream of racing for the Italian team. Yet, his move…
Two iconic and historical brands are joining their forces, hoping to succeed together. Sportswear and activewear brand Adidas has officially become a Mercedes F1 partner, marking the beginning of the apparel seller’s collaboration with the top single seaters championship. Innovation that excites In particular, the duo will combine their years and years of sports experience…
One of the biggest changes coming into the 2025 season is 7-time world champion Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari. The 39-year-old had activated a release clause in his Mercedes contract last winter, allowing him to leave the Brackley-based team after 12 years. Hamilton’s last run with Mercedes The Briton’s last race with Mercedes ended on…
Qualifying P9 but not finishing the race, this year’s finale at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP was a write-off for Valtteri Bottas in a season of woe as he scored no points. Sauber’s car was off the pace, although they made clear gains at the last three rounds. By then, it was too late for…
