Max Verstappen edges out Mercedes to take pole in Australia
Max Verstappen saw off a spirited Mercedes fightback to put his Red Bull on pole position for the Australian Grand Prix.
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No hope of challenging Red Bulls in Australia, says Lewis Hamilton
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton admitted on Friday that Mercedes had little hope of keeping pace with the Red Bulls in Australia, and matching his fifth-place finish in Saudi Arabia was a more realistic target.
Hamilton eager to see out his career with Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton will only leave Mercedes if he feels he has nothing left to give them but would rather see out his "last days" with the Formula One team, the seven-times world champion said.
Mercedes Sees 'Promising' Signs Ahead Of Australian Grand Prix
A cautiously optimistic Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said the team has made "promising" progress since the first two Grand Prix of the season, with another solid points haul on his wish list for Melbourne this weekend. On the high-speed, power-friendly Jeddah track a fortnight ago, there were distinct signs of life as Mercedes left Ferrari floundering, with George Russell finishing fourth and Lewis Hamilton fifth. It was a clear improvement from the season-opening race in Bahrain, where they offered little competition to the Ferrari, Aston Martin or victorious Red Bull teams.
Lewis Hamilton takes 'positives' after tough outing in Saudi Arabia
Lewis Hamilton said Mercedes could take "positives" out of Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after he and teammate George Russell finished fifth and fourth respectively.
I don’t feel connected to the car: Lewis Hamilton admits his confidence is low
Lewis Hamilton has admitted he is lost and running low on confidence after another sobering evening in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Mercedes team boss 'will have no complaints' if Lewis Hamilton leaves, amid Ferrari rumours
Toto Wolff has admitted he would not blame Lewis Hamilton for seeking a move away from Mercedes if the sport's once-dominant team fails to reverse its slump.
End of an era: Lewis Hamilton parts with performance Angela Cullen after 8 years
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has parted company with his performance coach Angela Cullen.