Hamilton "at a bit of a loss" with his Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton said on Saturday he lacked confidence in his Mercedes Formula One car and felt at a loss with it.
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Even from 15th, Verstappen remains a big threat
Red Bull's Max Verstappen will start the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 15th place but none of his rivals were ruling out the Formula One championship leader fighting for victory on Sunday.
Sergio Perez takes second pole position of career, Max Verstappen 15th in dramatic Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying
Sergio Perez took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as team-mate Max Verstappen had a drivetrain problem which left him down in 15th place. Verstappen, who won the season-opener in Bahrain, was the big favourite to start the race from first place after topping all three practice sessions. Ad However, during Q2, his drivetrain failed so the reigning world champion will start 15th for the Grand Prix on Sunday.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff suggests long-term driver Lewis Hamilton could leave ‘in the next couple of years’
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton could leave “in the next couple of years” if the team cannot deliver a competitive car. Wolff — who is “absolutely confident” Hamilton will sign a new deal this year — understands that Mercedes are at risk of losing the seven-time F1 champion if their car does not improve. Ad It was reported that Hamilton was frustrated when Mercedes chose to “ignore” his concerns during the development of W14, the car currently being used by Mercedes drivers Hamilton and George Russell this season.
'No grouch' if Hamilton looks elsewhere in future, says Wolff
Lewis Hamilton wants to stay at Mercedes but team boss Toto Wolff said on Friday he would have "no grouch" if the seven times Formula One world champion felt a need to look elsewhere in future.
Hamilton says he will win again but could be some wait
Lewis Hamilton has no doubt he will add to his record tally of 103 Formula One wins but cannot say how long he might have to wait.
Bigwigs give Mercedes F1 team ultimatum: Start winning, or we support Aston Martin
The Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 team is in very deep waters with their 2023 car, the W14. From a lack of downforce to difficulties driving it, it's not very good. And the fact that it's the fourth-quickest car on the grid is not helping.
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes did not listen to him about 2023 F1 car
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has said his Mercedes team did not listen to him in developing their 2023 Formula One car.