Mercedes' Driver Development Advisor Gwen Lagrue has revealed the attribute with which Andrea Kimi Antonelli persuaded the Brackley-based outfit about his talent. read more »

The ex-grand prix racer is a former team principal at the Venturi Formula E team, until he joined Mercedes at the start of 2023 as its driver development director.Since then,... read more »

Gwen Lagrue, the man who runs Mercedes' young driver academy, has suggested that the team still 'manage' the career of Alpine driver Esteban Ocon. read more »

Mercedes Young Driver Academy boss Gwen Lagrue has revealed the marque still manages Esteban Ocon’s Formula 1 career despite him not being involved in its set-up. Mercedes took... read more »

Ever wondered how your Formula 1 heroes are found in the first place? Well, George Russell, Esteban Ocon and Alex Albon may not be on the grid today if it wasn’t for the keen... read more »

The fact that George Russell didn't win the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix was good for his development, says Mercedes' driver program advisor, Gwen Lagrue. read more »

Williams Formula 1 driver George Russell has revealed he was on the verge of joining BMW as a full-time DTM driver, only to be approached to join Mercedes’ junior programme.... read more »