News Details
Mercedes admits it should have let Hamilton race
XPB Images
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits his team should have dealt with Lewis Hamilton's tactics in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix differently. Hamilton was attempting to back team-mate Nico Rosberg into the clutches of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen behind, with the Briton needing to win the race and have Rosberg finish fourth in order to retain his title. Mercedes, however, felt the race win was at risk from Hamilton's approach and asked the race leader to speed up. With Hamilton aware doing so would take the pressure off Rosberg he declined, and after the race - which Hamilton won but Rosberg finished second to take the title - said he felt Mercedes should have let the two...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Wolff not ready to drop Hamilton debated driving...
Wolff not ready to drop Hamilton tactics issue yet Mercedes is yet to...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Mercedes now "fine" with Hamilton Abu Dhabi...
Mercedes executive director Paddy Lowe says he is totally "fine"...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Mercedes ‘drawn a line’ under Hamilton’s tactics...
Mercedes ‘drawn a line’ under Hamilton's tactics controversy Mercedes...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Mercedes will take its time to decide Lewis Hamilton's...
Mercedes won't rush into a decision over its 2017 driver line-up,...
8y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Fermin Aldeguer tops rain-affected opening Malaysian...
Fermin Aldeguer began the Malaysian MotoGP weekend the strongest by...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
'I doubt there is a bike that can challenge Marc...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP rule change forbids riders from remounting...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez confirms he will...
2025 MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez has confirmed he will sit out the...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Mark Miles teases possible non-championship...
IndyCar is largely considered a North American championship, with races...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar tire, brake testing completed on IMS oval
IndyCar staged a test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday and...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Enzo Fittipaldi hails ‘productive’ test with Arrow...
Enzo Fittipaldi completed an IndyCar test with Arrow McLaren last week,...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher is “very open” to exploring an...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Elfyn Evans: WRC points lead “guarantees absolutely...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Lancia confirms 2026 WRC2 entry with the new Ypsilon...
Lancia will return to the World Rally Championship next year with the new...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
M-Sport favours new WRC car build over upgraded Rally2...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Martins Sesks rejoins M-Sport for WRC Saudi Arabia...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Can Jesus rise again?
Morning. A quick Friday morning blog for you. If I say the name Gabriel,...
12m ago from Arseblog.com
Danny Murphy names European team that are 'on another...
Former Premier League midfielder Danny Murphy has backed Arsenal to beat...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Danny Murphy names European team that are 'on a...
Former Premier League midfielder Danny Murphy has backed Arsenal to beat...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Getting better' – Arsenal legend makes big...
Arsenal legend David Seaman has praised summer signing Viktor Gyokeres for...
15h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
FIA issue statement as cost cap violation rumours gain...
The FIA has published a statement in response to... Read More »
42m ago from RacingNews365.com
Keeping Alex in our thoughts and heart
Special thoughts go out today to one of... Read More »
13h ago from F1i.com
TYRE PREVIEW: Pirelli opts for a jump in the compound...
Just a week after the United States Grand Prix,... Read More »
4h ago from F1Technical.net
