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Lewis Hamilton claims pole in Melbourne
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton claims pole ahead of the opening Grand Prix of the season in Australia.Mar 25, 09:18
Sebastian Vettel fends off Mercedes switch rumours
Sebastian Vettel says that he "will not be distracted" amid speculation he could be first in line for a move to Mercedes for 2018.Mar 25, 00:19
Lewis Hamilton dominates practice sessions at Australian Grand Prix
Three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton kicks off the new season by topping the first two practice sessions ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.Mar 24, 09:14
Helmut Marko: 'Mercedes interested in Sebastian Vettel'
Sebastian Vettel will be on Mercedes' list when the great German team comes to thinking about the 2018 driver lineup, according to Helmut Marko.Mar 23, 09:08
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
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
Daniel Ricciardo: 'Sebastian Vettel can be strongest in 2017'
Daniel Ricciardo says that Red Bull are not alarmed to be starting the season apparently off the pace of Ferrari and Mercedes.Mar 16, 08:23
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
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
Niki Lauda: 'Lewis Hamilton faster than Valtteri Bottas'
Lewis Hamilton is currently faster than his new teammate Valtteri Bottas, according to Mercedes team chairman and Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda.Mar 10, 08:12
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
Valtteri Bottas: 'Barcelona test win not important'
Valtteri Bottas plays down the significance of ending the week as the 'champion' of Barcelona testing.Mar 3, 08:24
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
Valtteri Bottas has 'no problem' with sharing telemetry
Valtteri Bottas says that he has "no problem" sharing telemetry with teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2017.Feb 24, 08:04
Mercedes to test 'shark fin' in Barcelona
Mercedes will add a 'shark fin' to their newly-launched 2017 car for the forthcoming official testing in Barcelona.Feb 24, 07:58
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 to heed Mika Hakkinen's title-winning advice
Valtteri Bottas says that he is happy to have a two-time world champion in his corner as he steps up to F1's top team in 2017.Feb 21, 08:50
Lance Stroll defends private Formula 1 testing world tour
Lance Stroll plays down the secrecy of his unprecedented private test programme as he prepares to debut in 2017.Feb 21, 08:39
Lewis Hamilton: 'Zero problems with Valtteri Bottas'
Lewis Hamilton clarifies comments that had been interpreted as prickly opening salvos to his 2017 campaign.Feb 21, 08:32
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
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
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
Niki Lauda: 'Mercedes can assess Valtteri Bottas after four races'
Niki Lauda urges Valtteri Bottas to get quickly up to speed at Mercedes.Feb 6, 08:48
Williams admit sponsor wanted older driver
Williams deputy Claire Williams admits that the British team's options were narrow as it looked to replace the Mercedes-bound Valtteri Bottas for 2017.Jan 31, 12:48
Valtteri Bottas: 'I can deal with Mercedes pressure'
Valtteri Bottas says that he knows how to deal with the pressure of his new assignment in the cockpit of now-retired reigning world champion Nico Rosberg.Jan 27, 07:27
Toto Wolff admits Valtteri Bottas rivals on 2018 radar
Toto Wolff admits that Valtteri Bottas needs to prove he should keep his new seat at Mercedes beyond 2017.Jan 27, 07:24
Felipe Massa won't hand back retirement Formula 1 car
Felipe Massa says that he will not have to hand back the F1 car gifted to him by Williams for his retirement.Jan 23, 08:37
Toto Wolff unsure Valtteri Bottas can beat Lewis Hamilton
Toto Wolff admits that it is possible Valtteri Bottas could be replaced at Mercedes by a bigger name for 2018.Jan 20, 08:40
Toto Wolff: 'Mercedes seat may have destroyed Pascal Wehrlein'
Toto Wolff says that the retirement of Nico Rosberg was regarded as an "opportunity" for Mercedes rather than a problem.Jan 20, 08:36
Helmut Marko would have taken Pascal Wehrlein 'risk'
Dr Helmut Marko says that in Mercedes's place, Red Bull would have taken a punt on a young driver rather than sign up someone like Valtteri Bottas.Jan 20, 08:32
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