News Details
Mercedes "keeping our options open" over team orders
Toto Wolff admits that Mercedes is keeping its options open on team strategy, given rival outfit Ferrari’s focus on Formula 1 points leader Sebastian Vettel. Mercedes has always operated under a policy of not favouring one driver over the other, especially when both are in contention for the title, as is the case with Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas in 2017. However, situations like Hungary – where Bottas let Hamilton pass and the positions were later reversed after Hamilton failed to overtake Kimi Raikkonen – have led Mercedes to consider each case on its merits, as the team tries to maximise its chances in the both championships. “It’s something we have given a lot of thought...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hamilton, Bottas get new engines for Spa
– Mercedes has fitted new power unit components to the W08s of both...
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
Wolff hails Hamilton/Bottas dynamic
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has praised Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Bottas 'confused' by deficit to Hamilton at Spa
– Valtteri Bottas admits he is "slightly confused" by his...
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
Hamilton/Bottas cooperation has "exceeded...
Mercedes F1 team boss Toto Wolff says the cooperation between Lewis...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Gresini signs Joan Mir and Daniel Holgado on two-year...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia: Marco Bezzecchi “needs a break” after...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Vote: Autosport Best of the Month for June 2026
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha announce Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura to join its...
Jorge Martin has announced he will join the factory Yamaha team ahead of...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Dennis Hauger’s rookie IndyCar season ‘filled with...
Dennis Hauger is leading IndyCar’s rookie points standings, but...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Dennis Hauger is done playing the patient rookie: “I...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
David Malukas: Road course gains due to hard work off...
David Malukas is still looking for his first IndyCar win, but the Team...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Rosenqvist set to depart MSR at end of season
Recent Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist is set to depart Meyer...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
New WRC constructor gearing up for maiden 2027 car test
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Penalties for Josh McErlean and Adrien Fourmaux...
Josh McErlean and Adrien Fourmaux were summoned to the Stewards office...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hankook may consider developing specific WRC Acropolis...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans’ WRC championship lead grows after...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Report: Tottenham ready to rival Arsenal for £80m...
Tottenham are reportedly not done with their transfer spending yet as they...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
England leave it late, Rice is knackered, Trossard...
Morning all. Arsenal's England contingent are through to the Round of 16...
2h ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal star Declan Rice provides injury update after...
Arsenal star Declan Rice has provided an update on his injury following...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Offers nothing to the team', 'Not good enough' - Fans...
England fans are expressing their frustration at Thomas Tuchel on X after...
18h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Norris: ‘Only one place I’d ever be interested in’...
Lando Norris has reaffirmed his long-term... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
'Bizarre' FIA rule detail hands Mercedes a major F1 title...
Mercedes F1 team could be handed a significant... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Lewis Hamilton addresses Ferrari journey as belief...
Lewis Hamilton sits third in the drivers'... Read More »
39m ago from RacingNews365.com
