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F1: Hamilton hails Japanese GP practice as ‘best Mercedes session’ so far

Lewis Hamilton has hailed the first two practice sessions at the Japanese Grand Prix as the “best session” Mercedes have had so far in the ongoing 2024 Formula 1 season. Following three difficult races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Australia, Mercedes started the weekend in Suzaka on a positive note as Hamilton and George Russell finished fifth and fourth respectively in first practice before the former...

Ex-F1 champion Hill defends Hamilton’s frustration with Mercedes

Ex-F1 champion Hill defends Hamilton’s frustration with Mercedes

1996 Formula world champion Damon Hill believes Lewis Hamilton has every right to be frustrated after enduring a subpar Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. The seven-time world champion was on podium last time out in Singapore but finished a distant fifth in Suzuka where his Mercedes was no match for the McLaren of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri who completed the podium after Max Verstappen stormed...

F1: Hamilton expects Red Bull to bounce back in Japanese GP

F1: Hamilton expects Red Bull to bounce back in Japanese GP

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton expects Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing to bounce back this weekend as the paddock heads to the Suzuka Circuit for the Japanese Grand Prix. Reigning world champion Verstappen had a less than ideal outing last time out at the Singapore Grand Prix where the Dutch driver finished in fifth, bringing an end to his run of 10...