F1 Fast Five: Mercedes to review pace issues ahead of Austin update, Ricciardo not interested in new Red Bull role, and other big updates

Mercedes to review pace issues ahead of Austin update

Mercedes has been struggling with its pace since returning from the summer break, prompting an investigation into the issues that emerged during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend. Despite Lewis Hamilton and George Russell qualifying well, finishing fourth and sixth, respectively, they were unable to challenge for a podium due to significant performance drop-off during the race. Mercedes plans to use the upcoming break to analyze its car's performance and hopes to bring improvements to the next race in the United States.

Click here to read the full article by Ian Parkes (racingnews365.com)

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Ricciardo not interested in new Red Bull role

Daniel Ricciardo confirmed he is not interested in taking a reserve role with Red Bull after leaving Visa Cash App RB (VCARB). After finishing 18th in the Singapore Grand Prix, he expressed strong feelings in his post-race interviews, suggesting his time in F1 might be ending. While he could stay in F1 as a reserve driver, Ricciardo said he doesn’t want to restart his career at 35, especially since he finds it harder to compete at the top level. He wants to leave the sport with good memories instead of feeling stuck in a frustrating position.

Click here to read the full article by Charlie Malam (express.co.uk)

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Ex-f1 driver learned he was being fired through a magazine

Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer found out he was being let go by Renault through an article in Autosport magazine instead of a direct talk with team management. After one-and-a-half seasons, Palmer, who knew he hadn't performed well, was surprised to read that Carlos Sainz Jr. would take his place. He felt disrespected by how it was handled, saying he expected a personal conversation before facing the media. Despite the situation, Palmer finished his career-best race in sixth place in Singapore before his final race at Suzuka.

Click here to read the full article by Kasra Moradi (mirror.co.uk)

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Ranking McLaren's greatest drivers

McLaren is the second-most successful team in Formula 1 history, with 12 Driver’ Championships and 183 Grand Prix wins since their establishment in 1966. A list ranking their top 10 drivers was compiled, considering their success, impact on McLaren, and performance during their time with the team. Ayrton Senna tops the list, followed by Alain Prost and Mika Hakkinen, with other notable drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Niki Lauda also featured. The ranking only looks at what these drivers achieved while they were with McLaren.

Click here to read the full article by Thomas Henigan (givemesport.com)

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Does F1 have a swearing problem? 

Since the FIA asked drivers to avoid using swear words, and Max Verstappen ignored that request, there’s been a lot of talk about it. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Edd Straw join Glenn Freeman to discuss FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's efforts to address foul language in Formula 1, Verstappen's involvement, and whether this ongoing dispute between the FIA and one of racing's star drivers could have serious implications.