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Mercedes technical director reveals biggest Barcelona shakedown surprise

Mercedes technical director James Allison admitted he was pleasantly surprised by how reliable the new 2026 Formula 1 cars were during private testing in Barcelona

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Plan to finish forgotten Woollahra train station and build 10,000 homes won’t combat Sydney’s affordability crisis, critics say

‘If this just becomes a very high-end market development … it’s not going to do anything,’ University of Sydney academic says

The Guardian - AU

How two ex-Ferrari top F1 engineers share duties at Mercedes

Last summer, for the first time in 23 years, Simone Resta had the opportunity to attend to his garden.

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How two ex-Ferrari top F1 engineers divide their responsibilities at Mercedes

Last summer, for the first time in 23 years, Simone Resta had the opportunity to attend to his garden.

Autosport

Mercedes at a loss over “very odd” high temperatures issues

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted that his team still hasn’t got to the bottom of its issues running in hot temperatures after a triple-header of warm weather races saw the German side walk away with just 18 points for its two drivers.

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The "very odd" issue Mercedes is still unable to fix

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted that his team still hasn’t got to the bottom of its issues running in hot temperatures after a triple-header of warm weather races saw the German squad walk away with just 18 points for its two drivers.

Autosport

Mercedes thinks Austin F1 troubles caused by pushing its luck too much

Mercedes thinks that its rollercoaster United States Grand Prix form was triggered by a set-up that ‘flirted’ with the ground too much.

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Why F1’s 2026 rules will shake off ride-height nightmare of current cars

Since ground-effect cars returned from the start of 2022, Formula 1 engineers have faced big headaches in working out ways to get the most performance from them.

Autosport

Mercedes concedes fresh doubts over Spa new floor

Mercedes has conceded to fresh doubts about its Spa new floor off the back of its struggles at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix.

Autosport

Why Ferrari won't progress until it understands it downgrade

The story of Formula 1’s development war in 2024 has been very much about whether car updates fall into the ‘upgrade’ or ‘downgrade’ category.

Autosport

Why Ferrari doesn’t fear its downgrade will derail F1 season

The story of Formula 1’s development war in 2024 has been very much about whether car updates fall into the ‘upgrade’ or ‘downgrade’ category.

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Cooling or secret suspension revision? Mystery beneath Mercedes nose vanity panel change

Lewis Hamilton’s victory in Formula 1’s British Grand Prix proved that Mercedes finally appears to be properly back in the game.

Autosport

Lewis Hamilton feared he'd never win again before epic British Grand Prix triumph

Seven-time world champion finally ended a 945-day wait for another race victory on an afternoon to remember at Silverstone

Evening Standard

This UK hotel is more like cluster of authentic French cottages – here’s what it’s like to stay

Tranquility and a taste of something akin to Provence can be found in North Yorkshire, says James Beveridge

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Horner jabs back at Mercedes "downgrade" claim after Canada F1 success

Mercedes technical director James Allison suggested at the Canadian Grand Prix that Red Bull had perhaps made its RB20 slower with recent updates it had introduced.

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Ten things we learned at the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen and Red Bull got back to winning ways where much of the action came down to the impact of Montreal's track layout and weather.

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10 things we learned at the 2024 F1 Canadian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen and Red Bull got back to winning ways where much of the action came down to the impact of Montreal’s track layout and weather.

Autosport

Why new Mercedes front wing is critical to cure its main F1 weakness

The German manufacturer has been struggling with a car that does not perform consistently well across both high- and low-speed corners.

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Mercedes suspects Red Bull's F1 upgrade has been a "downgrade"

Red Bull has lost two of the last three F1 races, and Max Verstappen's triumph at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix only came after he was able to hold off a late-race charge by Lando Norris, who finished right behind him.

Motorsport

The ‘small duvet’ problem that Mercedes thinks it can put to bed

It could be interpreted as a depressing moment for drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to feel that they need to tread water for a bit longer with a car that they know is not yet delivering what is hoped for.

Motorsport

Mercedes parting ways with F1 aero chief, but will get Ferrari signings early

Motorsport.com has learned that Mercedes has begun an internal reshuffle of its aerodynamics department with Vino departing following six years at the team.

Autosport

Mercedes parting ways with F1 aero chief but will get Ferrari signings early

Autosport has learned that Mercedes has begun an internal reshuffle of its aerodynamics department with Vino departing following six years at the team.

Autosport

Mercedes taking action to cure F1 car's “underlying balance” problem

The German manufacturer has endured a challenging start to the 2024 campaign, with its W15 showing flashes of speed but struggling to deliver consistency through race weekends.

Autosport

Why there will be no place to hide for F1 teams in Suzuka

Honda's famed Suzuka circuit presents an iconic mix of high-, medium- and low-speed corners, punctuated by a long straight, with its first sector's relentless Esses the ultimate challenge for drivers and their machinery.

Motorsport

Mercedes grabs Resta from Ferrari as part of F1 staff swoop

Resta has been signed as Strategic Development Director and will work directly with technical director James Allison to push forward with car-related projects.

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