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Valtteri Bottas: 'Too early for contract talks'
Valtteri Bottas's hopes of hanging on to his seat at Mercedes appear to have taken a step forward.May 16, 14:57
Nico Rosberg: 'Lewis Hamilton more talented than me'
Nico Rosberg says that he is open to becoming friends once again with Lewis Hamilton.May 11, 07:41
Lewis Hamilton thinks 'nothing' about Nico Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton says that he recovered quickly from the disappointment of losing last year's world championship.May 3, 07:52
Lewis Hamilton open to Mercedes team orders
Lewis Hamilton says that team orders are simply a fact of life at Mercedes in 2017.Apr 28, 08:34
Toto Wolff: 'Mercedes dominance not good for Formula 1'
Toto Wolff admits that the end of Mercedes's utter dominance is good for the sport.Apr 26, 10:45
Valtteri Bottas: "No hurry or panic"
Valtteri Bottas says that he is staying calm, despite being outperformed in his first two races since switching to Mercedes.Apr 14, 08:17
Lewis Hamilton 'right' to respect Sebastian Vettel battle more
Lewis Hamilton respects his new battle with Sebastian Vettel more than his acrimonious former scrap with now retired world champion Nico Rosberg, suggests Niki Lauda.Apr 12, 10:27
Helmut Marko: 'Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen best in Formula 1'
Dr Helmut Marko thinks that Red Bull have "the best" overall driver lineup in Formula 1.Apr 12, 09:55
Gerhard Berger thinks Mercedes still ahead
Gerhard Berger says that it is too soon to declare Ferrari the favourite for the 2017 world championship.Apr 5, 10:33
Toto Wolff: 'McLaren contract stopped Fernando Alonso talks'
Toto Wolff says that it was mainly a contractual issue that halted negotiations between Mercedes and Fernando Alonso ahead of the 2017 season.Mar 29, 07:34
Niki Lauda: 'Valtteri Bottas the right driver for Mercedes'
Niki Lauda says Melbourne proved that Mercedes chose "the right driver" to replace reigning world champion Nico Rosberg for 2017.Mar 27, 12:57
Toto Wolff: 'Lewis Hamilton relationship better'
Toto Wolff says that his relationship with Lewis Hamilton is "stronger" ahead of the 2017 season.Mar 23, 08:58
Toto Wolff: 'Nico Rosberg-Lewis Hamilton relationship negative'
The intense relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg had become "negative" for Mercedes, according to Toto Wolff.Mar 21, 08:19
Niki Lauda denies Mercedes eyeing Sebastian Vettel for 2018
Niki Lauda is heading to Australia denying rumours that Mercedes are lining up a tilt to sign Sebastian Vettel.Mar 20, 09:07
Pascal Wehrlein settles for 'patience' over top Formula 1 seat
Pascal Wehrlein says that Mercedes did not sign him up for 2017 in order to safeguard the longevity of his F1 career.Mar 17, 10:34
Nico Hulkenberg waiting until 2019 for Renault title
Nico Hulkenberg says that he is willing to wait a couple of years before gunning for the world championship with Renault.Mar 17, 10:27
Nico Rosberg not ruling out return as Formula 1 boss
Nico Rosberg admits that he could return to Formula 1 as a team boss some day.Mar 16, 08:27
Valtteri Bottas 'won't panic' if Lewis Hamilton faster
Valtteri Bottas says that he "will not panic" if Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton is faster than him early in 2017.Mar 15, 08:42
Nico Rosberg test visit 'surprised' Niki Lauda
F1 legend Niki Lauda does not think that Nico Rosberg will mount a return to Formula 1.Mar 14, 08:16
Toto Wolff: 'Valtteri Bottas must get up to speed quickly'
Toto Wolff says that Valtteri Bottas does not have long to get up to speed in 2017.Mar 10, 08:17
Valtteri Bottas: 'Too early to comment on Lewis Hamilton'
Valtteri Bottas admits that there is currently no heat in the rivalry with his new Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton.Mar 8, 09:25
Nico Rosberg trainer starts work with billionaire's son
Retired world champion Nico Rosberg's trainer finds a new driver to work with.Mar 8, 08:59
Felipe Massa leaving Formula 1 door open for 2018
Felipe Massa is leaving the door open to staying in Formula 1 even beyond the end of 2017.Mar 6, 08:23
Pascal Wehrlein not dwelling on missed Mercedes seat
Pascal Wehrlein insists that he is not dwelling on having missed out on the plum Mercedes seat for 2017.Mar 1, 10:03
Fernando Alonso: 'Mercedes wanted a Valtteri Bottas or a Pascal Wehrlein'
Fernando Alonso finally confirms reports that Mercedes expressed interest in signing him up for 2017.Feb 27, 09:05
Mercedes to keep 'driver rules' in 2017
Mercedes will continue to have written 'rules of engagement' for the battle between its F1 drivers.Feb 24, 07:55
Valtteri Bottas plays down €8m salary reports
Valtteri Bottas plays down reports that he is already a big financial winner in 2017.Feb 16, 08:59
Valtteri Bottas: 'Lewis Hamilton welcomed me to team'
Valtteri Bottas says that Lewis Hamilton has welcomed him to Mercedes.Feb 16, 08:55
Nico Rosberg predicts 2017 podium for McLaren
World champion Nico Rosberg is tipping a better season for the once-great F1 team McLaren-Honda.Feb 14, 07:35
Valtteri Bottas not settling for second place
Valtteri Bottas confirms reports that he had to split with his manager Toto Wolff before signing up with Mercedes for 2017.Feb 14, 07:32
Valtteri Bottas targets beating Lewis Hamilton to 2017 title
Valtteri Bottas is targeting the world championship for 2017.Feb 13, 08:46
Nico Rosberg: 'Mercedes to consider Sebastian Vettel for 2018'
Nico Rosberg says that Sebastian Vettel will be in the running for a sensational switch to Mercedes for 2018.Feb 13, 08:43
Niki Lauda: 'No bluffing in 2017 test season'
Valtteri Bottas is pushing hard to be ready for the 2017 season, according to Mercedes team chairman Niki Lauda.Feb 13, 08:41
Valtteri Bottas hits back at Anthony Hamilton 'career killer' jibe
Valtteri Bottas replies to what might be seen as the opening salvo in a new psychological battle between Mercedes's F1 drivers.Feb 10, 08:41
Toto Wolff sure Mercedes drivers will get along
Toto Wolff says that he is confident Lewis Hamilton will get along with his new Mercedes teammate in 2017.Feb 9, 15:19
Nico Rosberg backs Robert Kubica for Formula 1 test comeback
World champion Nico Rosberg welcomes news Robert Kubica could be looking to get back into Formula 1.Feb 8, 08:24
Lewis Hamilton's father warns Valtteri Bottas his career could end at Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony warns Valtteri Bottas that taking on his son at Mercedes could be career-ending for the Finn.Feb 7, 12:58
Flavio Briatore: 'Fernando Alonso-Mercedes rumours baseless'
Flavio Briatore rejects speculation that Fernando Alonso was ever a serious contender to drive for Mercedes in 2017.Feb 6, 09:02
Nico Rosberg wanted Fernando Alonso to replace him
World champion Nico Rosberg admits that he would have liked Mercedes to replace him for 2017 with Fernando Alonso.Feb 6, 08:57
Gerhard Berger, Flavio Briatore doubt Bernie Ecclestone will return
Two experienced Formula 1 pundits do not believe that Bernie Ecclestone will mount a comeback.Feb 6, 08:52
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