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Lewis Hamilton is being recognized for his dedication to experimenting with Mercedes’ set-ups over the past two seasons, as stated by ex-IndyCar driver and F1 pundit James Hinchcliffe. Mercedes faced challenges with performance under the new technical regulations in 2022 but has recently regained its position as a consistent front-runner. Porsche motorsport vice president Thomas Laudenbach has confirmed that the German manufacturer will not be returning to F1 after the recent issues with Red Bull. Despite discussions two years ago, Porsche will not be partnering with Red Bull for the 2026 new power unit regulations. Red Bull’s chief engineer Paul Monaghan has rejected comparisons of their RB20 F1 car to Mercedes’ “diva” machines. Max Verstappen had a strong start to his title defense in 2024 with the RB20, winning seven out of the first 10 races, but the car has since fallen behind its competitors. McLaren CEO Zak Brown has addressed concerns about managing driver status within the team, as McLaren continues to perform well with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri achieving their first race wins. Charles Leclerc feels reassured by Lewis Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari, marking the end of Hamilton’s long-standing partnership with Mercedes. Leclerc believes Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari signals a positive future for the team.
