Peter Bonnington to Stay with Mercedes F1 Team

Sky Sports News reports that Bono Bonnington has been promoted to head of race engineering at Mercedes but will continue to serve as Lewis Hamilton's race engineer for the remainder of the current season. Bonnington is expected to remain with the team and take on the role of race engineer for one of Mercedes' drivers in 2025, indicating a strategic shift within the engineering department. Hamilton recently celebrated a significant victory at the British Grand Prix, marking the end of a two-and-a-half-year winless streak for the team. This win was particularly emotional, as it showcased the resilience of both Hamilton and Bonnington. Mercedes has shown a resurgence in form, winning three of the last four races, with Hamilton's latest triumph occurring in Belgium after teammate George Russell faced disqualification due to an underweight car. As the 2024 season progresses, Hamilton aims to build on his two wins in the final ten races before his departure from Mercedes. The 39-year-old driver heads into the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort with momentum, having secured three podium finishes, including victories at Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps, prior to the summer break. The Dutch Grand Prix weekend kicks off with practice sessions scheduled on Sky Sports F1, marking the return of Formula 1 racing after the summer hiatus. Hamilton and the Mercedes team are eager to tackle the challenges that lie ahead in the remaining races of the season.