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Mercedes F1 car feels best it has all season, says Hamilton

After a challenging start to the campaign where Mercedes has struggled with its W15, duo George Russell and Lewis Hamilton ended up fourth and fifth quickest respectively in Suzuka’s morning free practice session, which offered the only representative running with FP2 taking place in damp conditions.

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The extra complications behind F1's Alonso 'brake-test' penalty debate

There was a touch of inevitability. Red Bull’s significant Suzuka upgrade has not slimmed the RB20 as predicted, with rumours Ferrari was rushing its important Imola updates scotched too on what was overall something of a slow news day on Thursday.

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Russell says Hamilton exit will give Mercedes fresh start

George Russell believes Mercedes can thrive without Lewis Hamilton, as the team looks to the future post-Hamilton era.

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Russell: Not penalising Alonso for Melbourne F1 crash would’ve opened a "can of worms"

The F1 pack has been quizzed extensively about the incident late in the race last time out in Melbourne as this weekend’s Suzuka race gets underway, with a notable split in opinions amongst the racing cohort.

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Perez fears repeat Alonso F1 incidents won't get punished

Alonso was given a drive-through, converted into a 20-second time penalty, for the way his defensive tactics against George Russell in Melbourne contributed to a last-lap crash.

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Russell: Not penalising Alonso for Melbourne F1 crash would've opened a "can of worms"

The F1 pack has been quizzed extensively about the incident late in the race last time out in Melbourne as this weekend's Suzuka race gets underway, with a notable split in opinions amongst the racing cohort.

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‘I’d love it if he came back’: Hamilton backs Vettel to take his seat at Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton has backed Sebastian Vettel to make a return to Formula One by stepping in to replace him at Mercedes when the British driver moves to Ferrari

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Hamilton: Vettel an "amazing option" as Mercedes F1 replacement

In the two months since news broke that Hamilton will leave Mercedes after 12 seasons to join Ferrari next year, the instability engulfing Red Bull F1 management has placed Max Verstappen and Silver Arrows protégé Andrea Kimi Antonelli at the top of the shortlist to replace the Briton.

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Russell wants automated FIA safety system to suspend F1 races after accidents

Russell was left screaming for the race to be stopped after his wrecked W15 had bounced back onto the track and come to rest on its side following a crash while chasing Fernando Alonso.

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Alonso: “Strange” Australian GP penalty won't change approach to racing in F1

The Aston Martin driver was handed a drive-through penalty in Melbourne, converted to a 20-second time addition, for the way in which he aggressively defended against George Russell on the final lap around Albert Park.

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Hulkenberg: Alonso picked “wrong corner” to try defensive F1 games with Russell

Alonso was handed a post-event drive-through, which became a 20-second time penalty, for the way he slowed up Russell as they battled for sixth place.

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Wolff: Hamilton not ‘looking over the fence’ at Ferrari F1 form

Ferrari appears to have eliminated the poor pitstops and questionable strategy calls that have dogged recent seasons.

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Wolff: Hamilton not 'looking over the fence' at Ferrari F1 form

Ferrari appears to have eliminated the poor pitstops and questionable strategy calls that have dogged recent seasons. Combined with a seemingly successful focus on improving race pace for 2024, the Scuderia has run Red Bull closest before scoring a 1-2 in the Australian Grand Prix.

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Russell expects Mercedes to give new F1 team-mate equal treatment

Mercedes has consistently avoided publicly backing a number one driver during the stints that Nico Rosberg, Valtteri Bottas and now Russell have had alongside Hamilton since 2013.

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Russell expects Mercedes to continue equal upgrades treatment with next F1 team-mate

Mercedes has consistently avoided publicly backing a number one driver during the stints that Nico Rosberg, Valtteri Bottas and now Russell have had alongside Hamilton since 2013.

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Mercedes uncovers biggest clue on 2024 F1 struggles

While the Mercedes W15 has been easier to handle for Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, it hasn't delivered the expected performance step.

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Wolff: Mercedes F1 relationship with Verstappen "needs to happen at a certain stage"

When news broke of Hamilton’s decision to leave Mercedes to join Ferrari for 2025, Verstappen seemed on course to see out his Red Bull contract, which expires at the end of 2028.

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Krack: Alonso "would never put anyone in harm's way" amid Australia F1 penalty

Alonso was handed a post-race drive-through, which was converted into a 20-second penalty, for erratic and potentially dangerous driving in the closing stages of the race at Melbourne's Albert Park.

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Krack: Alonso "would never put anyone in harm's way" in wake of Australia F1 penalty

Alonso was handed a post-race drive-through, which was converted into a 20-second penalty, for erratic and potentially dangerous driving in the closing stages of the race at Melbourne's Albert Park.

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Wolff: Correlation issues, not dogmatism behind Mercedes F1 struggles

The Mercedes 2022 challenger was plagued by porpoising and bouncing while its W14 successor drew complaints from drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell over rear-end handling instability.

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Marko: Impressive Tsunoda must improve more for Red Bull F1 seat

RB man Tsunoda broke through the apparent barrier between F1's top and bottom five teams by beating both Aston Martins in Melbourne qualifying. He also outqualified Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton by claiming eighth on the starting grid, just narrowly behind Mercedes' George Russell. The Japanese driver couldn't keep the faster Astons…

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Ten things we learned at the 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix

Formula 1 got something of a pressure release moment with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz brilliantly winning the 2024 Australian Grand Prix and ending Max Verstappen's latest dominant season start for Red Bull.

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10 things we learned at the 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix

Formula 1 got something of a pressure release moment with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz brilliantly winning the 2024 Australian Grand Prix and ending Max Verstappen’s latest dominant season start for Red Bull.

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Autosport Podcast: F1 Australian GP review

The Ferrari driver was forced to sit out the Saudi Arabian GP, where Oliver Bearman made a superb debut in his place, but Sainz was back at his best in Melbourne and won convincingly after poleman Max Verstappen retired with brake problems.

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Perez's Australian GP compromised by tear-off stuck in F1 car floor

Perez started the Melbourne race in sixth after picking up a three-place penalty for impeding, and having lost a place to George Russell at the start he recovered to finish fifth.

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