Mercedes wish Lewis Hamilton a happy birthday, in Italian. Hamilton celebrates his 40th birthday on Tuesday as the most statistically successful Formula 1 driver of all time, and

Mercedes were on the look-out for a new clothing and apparel partner to replace previous sponsors Tommy Hilfiger and Puma following Lewis Hamilton's decision to leave

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Hamilton has left Mercedes after 12 illustrious seasons - in which he claimed 84 grand prix victories and won six of his seven world titles - to embark on a stint at F1’s most famous team with whom he will close out his legendary grand prix career.

During their three seasons as Mercedes team-mates, George Russell performed well compared to seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton and is confident of leading the Silver Arrows into the future

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff revealed a mark left by Lewis Hamilton on the team's F1 cars, which it will carry forward despite the seven-time world champi

After 12 seasons and six world titles, the Briton swapped Mercedes silver for Ferrari red on January 1 as he bids to win a record eighth world title.

German apparel and footwear brand Adidas will enter Formula One as kit suppliers to the Mercedes Formula One team in a multiyear partnership announced on Tuesday for the new post-Lewis Hamilton era.

Lewis Hamilton has been tipped for a tough arrival at Ferrari following a frustrating few years at Mercedes. The 39-year-old signed off his career at Mercedes with one of his worst seasons in F1, where he was frequently left downcast by his results and performances.

Lewis Hamilton reflected on how his departure from Mercedes was “much more emotional” compared to when he made his McLaren exit. Hamilton has embarked on a fresh F1 career chapter as he realises his childhood dream of being a Ferrari driver,