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New floor ‘gives confidence’ for 2024 – Wolff
With the 2023 titles already long decided, the big question for the two big teams trailing Red Bull is whether they can catch up for next year.
With the 2023 titles already long decided, the big question for the two big teams trailing Red Bull is whether they can catch up for next year.
For Mercedes, now second overall and with Lewis Hamilton pushing to beat Sergio Perez to second in the drivers’ standings, the signs are promising.
Hamilton finished second at the chequered flag both in Austin and now in Mexico, thanks in part to a new floor that signals a big change of conceptual direction for the formerly dominant team....Click Here To Continue Reading>>
“It gives confidence for 2024, yes,” team boss Toto Wolff said in Mexico.
“That’s the direction we’ve been going, now we just have to keep adding performance for next year.”
He said one of the biggest signs of hope is that Hamilton is finally sounding more positive about his personal experience at the wheel – just as the results improve.
“I’m happy for many reasons,” Wolff added. “Lewis’ drive was incredible. We weren’t sure if the tyre could last until the end, but the last lap was the fastest lap.
“The car was good. If we can do better in qualifying, maybe we can be at the front again.”
Hamilton is more cautious, insisting that Mercedes needs to make “some really big changes for next year” – even though the team has managed to close the initial “1.5 seconds a lap gap” to Red Bull that existed at the 2023 season opener.
“The key is to make sure that’s not the case in Bahrain next year, but I do think that hopefully these next couple of races will be close,” said the seven time world champion.
There are also signs of hope for Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc securing back-to-back poles in Austin and Mexico. But in the race, the 2023 car still eats up the tyres.
“My tyres were already wearing from the formation lap,” teammate Carlos Sainz reveals.
“It is clear that we can fight for pole position, but we have to find out why we do so well in qualifying and what goes wrong in the race. I hope that next year we will have a car with which we can fight.
“Because, once again, (Max) Verstappen and Lewis were in a different league.”
Another team hoping for much better in 2023 is Alpine, who have slumped from fourth overall in 2022 to sixth currently this season.
Esteban Ocon, who has also had repeated technical failures this year, admits that the Renault-linked team has become even more lost as the season has progressed.
“We’re still missing what to do about it,” he told Canal Plus. “It’s been three or four races now and it’s starting to be difficult to swallow.”
Teammate Pierre Gasly added that Alpine has often been “a bit nowhere” throughout the Mexican GP weekend.
“We did the best we could with the car we have,” he said after failing to score a point on Sunday. “Next year, we have to come back with a more efficient car.”
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.
Saturday morning’s headlines:...Click Here To Continue Reading>>
Manchester United and Liverpool reportedly enter the race to sign Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, who is also attracting interest from Arsenal. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly willing to do whatever it takes to secure the services of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Read more.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp plays down speculation suggesting the club will look to sign a new centre-back to replace the injured Joel Matip. Read more.
Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen is reportedly in advanced talks with Colorado Rapids over a deal to return to Major League Soccer. Read more.
Premier League duo Chelsea and West Ham United reportedly receive a boost in their pursuit of Lyon’s 20-year-old attacker Rayan Cherki. Read more.
Valencia are allegedly willing to sell midfielder Javi Guerra for a fee in the region of £34.2m amid interest from Manchester United. Read more.
Pep Guardiola apologises to Kalvin Phillips for not selecting him in the Manchester City team this season, but the Citizens boss admits that he “struggles to see” the midfielder in his plans. Read more.
Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who has been heavily linked with Manchester United, will reportedly sign a new deal in Turin. Read more.
Sporting director Matt Hobbs reveals that defender Jonny will not train with the first team until February at the earliest after a training-ground incident last week. Read more.
Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund meet to discuss a possible swap deal involving Jadon Sancho and Donyell Malen, according to a report. Read more.
RB Leipzig head coach Marco Rose plays down claims that Timo Werner has been given the green light to leave the club during the January transfer window. Read more.
Real Madrid are reportedly keeping a close eye on the uncertain contract situation of Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies, whose deal expires in 2025. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly rekindle their interest in Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and are considering offering Raphinha in exchange for the Englishman. Read more.
Ferran Torres allegedly tells Xavi that he is prepared to remain at Barcelona for at least the remainder of the season. Read more.
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Alisson Becker returns in goal for Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, while Jarell Quansah starts in defence.
Alisson Becker has returned in goal for Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
The Brazil international has been out with a thigh issue since November’s 1-1 draw with champions Manchester City but has made a quick recovery to demote Caoimhin Kelleher back down to the bench.
Crystal Palace: Johnstone; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Clyne; Richards, Lerma; Ayew, Hughes, Schlupp; EdouardSubs: Matthews, Tomkins, Riedewald, Ozoh, Ahamada, Olise, Franca, Ebiowei, Mateta
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Endo, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, DiazSubs: Kelleher, Gomez, Konate, Jones, Gakpo, Elliott, Doak, McConnell, Bradley
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