George Russell ‘pretty clear’ on Max Verstappen stance ahead of new F1 season
George Russell has not spoken to Max Verstappen since their explosive row at last season’s final round in Abu Dhabi.
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Valtteri Bottas Returns To Mercedes As Reserve Driver For 2025 F1 Season
Valtteri Bottas will return to Mercedes next season as a reserve driver in the wake of Mick Schumacher's decision to leave, the constructor announced Thursday. "Returning home to the Mercedes family as third driver for 2025 is what's next and I couldn't be more pleased," said the 35-year-old Finn who was not retained by Sauber ahead of their takeover by Audi. "I want to thank Toto (Wolff), the team at Brackley, and everyone at the three-pointed star for welcoming me back with open arms." Bottas won 10 Grands Prix during his five years at Mercedes alongside Lewis Hamilton from 2017 to 2021.
'I just need to apologise to Lewis': Mercedes boss slams team over 'inexcusable' Hamilton flop
Wolff blamed "an idiot's mistake" that led to Hamilton being sent out late to ensure he reached the second qualifying session hen an errant bollard lodged under his car and wrecked his performance and lap.
Lewis Hamilton Fights To Keep Emotions In Check On 'Surreal' Mercedes Farewell
Lewis Hamilton said his final Friday practice with Mercedes had been "very surreal" as he fought to keep his emotions in check after 12 years with the team. The seven-time champion qualified fifth, splitting the Ferraris, at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix where he finished the day with hopes kept alive of a memorable finale in Sunday's race after a dismal outing in Qatar last Sunday. "It's gone better today," said Hamilton, who will be 40 in January when he joins Ferrari. "Very surreal! I have tried to be present and to enjoy every moment, arriving with the senior engineers, getting ready in the car and I've really enjoyed it.
Charles Leclerc Describes Lewis Hamilton's Arrival At Ferrari As 'Crazy'
Charles Leclerc says having Lewis Hamilton in the other half of the Ferrari garage next season "is going to be crazy". Seven-time world champion Hamilton is preparing to end his glittering 12-year spell with Mercedes at this weekend's season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, before joining Leclerc at the 'Prancing horse' stable. "With Lewis it's going to be crazy because he is such a talented driver," Leclerc told AFP at the Yas Marina circuit on Thursday. "He's the most successful driver in Formula One and so it's going to be a great challenge to measure myself against him in the same car.
Ferrari ‘not worried at all’ about Lewis Hamilton’s form ahead of 2025 move
Ferrari have insisted they are “not worried at all” about Lewis Hamilton’s slump in form and his alarming claim that he “definitely isn’t fast anymore”.
Lewis Hamilton not expecting to leave Mercedes on a high after struggle in Qatar
Lewis Hamilton demanded to be withdrawn from Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix in the penultimate episode of his drawn-out divorce from Mercedes.