The new Mercedes W15 has hit the track for the first time in Silverstone following its public unveiling earlier today.
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Final season at Mercedes feels ’emotional and surreal’ – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says that it feels “surreal” to be heading into his final season with Mercedes in this year’s Formula 1 world championship.
First pictures: Hamilton’s final Mercedes revealed for 2024 season
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes have revealed the W15, their car for the 2024 season and Lewis Hamilton’s final Mercedes, at their launch event at Silverstone.
Pictures: Formula 2’s colourful new-look field for 2024
Formula 2
Posted onThe 2024 Formula 2 season will have a bright new look thanks to a larger than usual intake of new drivers and a change of chassis.
New qualifying red flag rule will stop drivers “ruining the session for everyone else”
Formula 2
Posted onA new rule which will see Formula 2 and Formula 3 drivers who cause red flags in qualifying lose their times has been welcomed by team bosses.
Stroll “looking after his limbs” following off-season injury last year
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Stroll “looking after his limbs” after 2023 injury • Maloney quickest in second day of F2 test • New Drive to Survive trailer
Why Aston Martin expect their AMR24 can keep pace in the development race
Formula 1
Posted onHaving sacrificed some race weekends last year to learn lessons for the AMR24, Aston Martin believe their new car will be a better all-rounder.
First pictures: Alonso and Stroll complete first laps in new Aston Martin AMR24
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin’s new AMR24 has run on-track for the first time in a shakedown filming day at Silverstone with Lance Stroll at the wheel.
Does F1 now need rules to reverse the rise of colourless cars?
Debates and Polls
Posted onShould the FIA step in and enforce a rule requiring teams to paint the majority of their cars? Have your say in this weekend’s poll.
Vowles ‘didn’t sleep for days at a time’ in first season in charge at Williams
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Vowles up for “days at a time” • Ferrari junior Taponen has one hand on FRMEC title • Bilinski takes yet another FROC win
Tsolov completes 2024 Formula 3 grid with ART
Formula 3
Posted onAlpine junior driver Nikola Tsolov will compete in a second season of the Formula 3 championship after ART in 2024, completing the F3 grid.
Horner investigation unlikely to be resolved before team’s launch
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Horner investigation unlikely to be resolved before team’s launch • F3 field almost set as Bedrin takes PHM seat • IndyCar’s similarity to NASCAR surprises Larson
Magnussen excited by prospect of “real change” under new Haas leadership
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Magnussen excited by “real change” at Haas • Sauber to auction launch car • McLaren reveal O’Ward’s livery
New Red Bull will look “exactly the same” as last year – Verstappen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: New Red Bull “exactly the same” • Schumacher should be on F1 grid – Ocon • Collet joins Indy NXT field
Ocon warns Alpine could have “tricky” start with “very aggressive” new car
Formula 1
Posted onEsteban Ocon says he expects Alpine may have a “tricky” start to the new season with their heavily revised new A524.
Mercedes reserve Schumacher “excited to see what happens” with F1 future
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine World Endurance Championship driver Mick Schumacher says that he is “excited to see what happens” about his future in F1.
First pictures: Alpine reveals its new F1 car for 2024
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine has revealed the A524, its new car for the 2024 Formula 1 season
Sargeant in “best shape I’ve ever been in” after gaining 5kg in off-season
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams driver Logan Sargeant says he is in a much better shape to attack his second season in Formula 1 after gaining weight.
New Williams livery has tribute to Sir Frank – Vowles
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: New Williams carries tribute to team founder • Singapore to review grand prix deal • Dunne steps up to F3
Vowles praises Hamilton’s Ferrari deal but scotches Albon-to-Mercedes rumour
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for 2025 has been hailed as a positive development for the sport by the strategist behind many of his wins at Mercedes.