Mercedes Formula 1 Team Principal Toto Wolff has confirmed discussions with Alpine regarding a potential power unit supply deal for the 2026 season, amid rumors that Alpine plans to discontinue its Viry F1 power unit operation. This development could have significant implications for the future of Formula 1’s power unit landscape.
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The first Formula 1 practice session of the Silverstone weekend is underway, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting battle at the front. Lewis Hamilton has taken an early lead, edging out his teammate George Russell, but Max Verstappen is hot on their heels, determined to secure back-to-back British GP wins for Red Bull.
George Russell has acknowledged the incredible job Mercedes has done with their recent upgrades, as they gear up for the highly anticipated British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend. The racing driver praised his team’s efforts, stating that they have been ‘gifted a race victory’ in Austria, their first win since Brazil 2022.
In a major move, Aston Martin has appointed former Mercedes engine chief Andy Cowell as their new Group CEO, replacing Martin Whitmarsh. Cowell, renowned for his instrumental role in Mercedes’ dominant F1 success, aims to steer Aston Martin’s ambitions and transform them into a world championship-winning team.
In a thrilling turn of events at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, a collision between Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris handed an unexpected win to Mercedes driver George Russell. Explore the key driver performances, championship standings, and upcoming race calendar.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has rejected the notion that Max Verstappen’s collision with Lando Norris in the Austrian Grand Prix was a result of unpunished incidents in the past. Wolff emphasized that he didn’t see a correlation between the 2021 incidents and the recent clash, and defended Verstappen’s approach.
In a post-race analysis, Mercedes revealed that the floor damage on Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 car during the Austrian Grand Prix had a significant impact, costing him approximately ‘two and a half tenths’ per lap. This damage likely contributed to Hamilton’s distant fourth-place finish at the Red Bull Ring, as teammate George Russell secured Mercedes’ first win since November 2022.
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has accused Mercedes of using a ‘distraction tactic’ in their public pursuit of Max Verstappen, aiming to unsettle the reigning Formula 1 champions. Horner believes Mercedes’ interest is not genuine and is instead a ploy to divert attention from their own driver market issues.
Max Verstappen dominated the sole practice session for the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix, topping the timesheets despite a mid-session red flag. The Dutch driver’s blistering pace on the medium and soft compounds has set the stage for an exciting Formula 1 race at the challenging Red Bull Ring circuit.
Lewis Hamilton is confident Mercedes has finally ‘cracked’ their qualifying struggles, thanks to significant progress made at the recent Spanish Grand Prix. The seven-time F1 champion believes they have identified tyre management as the key to unlocking more pace, and is optimistic about their chances heading into the Austrian GP.