News Details
Mercedes was hit by 'double whammy' at Spa - Toto Wolff
Mercedes was hit by a “double whammy” effect at Spa-Francorchamps, according to boss Toto Wolff, losing to a perfect combination of relative engine deficiency and sub-par traction. Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix and led into the La Source hairpin, but was kept in check by Sebastian Vettel, who catapulted his Ferrari to the front of the field exiting Kemmel. That move proved to be the decisive moment of the race as Vettel ultimately cruised clear of Hamilton to begin the second half of the season with a dominant victory. Wolff accepted that Mercedes holds an engine deficit to Ferrari – having previously held the advantage in that department...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes to discuss Valtteri Bottas support role after...
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says it the manufacturer will assess after...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Sauber must aim for double Spa/Monza points - Marcus...
Sauber must use Ferrari’s power unit strength to good use at the...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Sebastian Vettel: Ferrari 'didn't click' on one-lap...
Sebastian Vettel says his Ferrari SF71H “didn’t click”...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Mercedes confirms new engines, Valtteri Bottas and...
Mercedes and its customer teams will run new, upgraded power units at...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Fabio Di Giannantonio fastest in first Jerez MotoGP...
VR46 Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio recorded the fastest time in the...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Rins confirms Yamaha split after 2026 MotoGP...
Yamaha rider Alex Rins has confirmed he will part ways with the team at...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pirelli delivers second set of 2027 prototype tyres to...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
2026 MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Pato O'Ward issues damning verdict on ‘Mario...
Pato O'Ward isn't chasing F1 any more after falling out of love with...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers from the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Officiating confirms Scot Elkins as Managing...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar names officiating director ahead of Indy 500
IndyCar Officiating has announced Scot Elkins as the new Managing...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Canary Islands: Sebastien Ogier leads, SS3...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Everything we know about the WRC’s newest constructor
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera offering tips as Takamoto Katsuta...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
New constructor set to join WRC top tier in 2027
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
The race for Europe: which English clubs can qualify,...
places up for grabs in Uefa’s competitions next season are a moveable...
56m ago from TheGuardian.com
Premier League and FA Cup semi-finals: 10 things to...
rs face must-win game at Wolves, Arsenal fight to keep title hopes alive...
56m ago from TheGuardian.com
Talks held: Arsenal preparing to make 30m transfer bid...
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to make a 30m transfer bid for Club...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Boost for Arsenal as injured Newcastle United duo out...
Arsenal reportedly look to have been handed a boost as Newcastle United...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 confirms popular former race venue to return in major...
Formula 1 has announced that the Turkish Grand... Read More »
56m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1: Turkey returns to the F1 calendar
Turkey is back on the menu, as F1 announces a... Read More »
46m ago from Pitpass.com
Audi appoints Allan McNish as F1 team’s Racing Director
As Audi Revolut F1 Team navigates its historic... Read More »
46m ago from F1i.com
