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Toto Wolff told Kimi Antonelli to ‘stop nonsense’ in China win
"I said to Bono, 'Tell him to stop with this nonsense'."
Why Aston Martin chose Honda over Mercedes, according to Toto Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Aston Martin chose its own path by switching to Honda for the new F1 era.
Chinese GP conclusions: Verstappen sabbatical fear, mixed Hamilton feelings, McLaren Powertrains
Kimi Antonelli won the Chinese Grand Prix with George Russell second and Lewis Hamilton third.
Double McLaren DNS explained as Antonelli achieves F1 dream – round-up
Even beyond a new race winner, there's a huge amount to unpack from the Chinese Grand Prix.
Pete Bonnington makes Schumacher, Hamilton comparison after Antonelli win
Pete Bonnington says Kimi Antonelli has the same ‘extra tenth’ he once saw in Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton...
Antonelli breaks down after achieving ‘one of my life goals’
‘I’m about to cry.’ Antonelli’s emotional reaction after achieving a lifelong dream.
McLaren solves Shanghai straight-line deficit but telemetry exposes deeper weakness
McLaren fixed its straight-line speed in Shanghai qualifying, but the telemetry reveals why the gap to Mercedes still remained.
How Kimi Antonelli broke long-standing record to make F1 history
Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1's first ever teenage polesitter for a Grand Prix in China - data shows us exactly how he managed it.
Lando Norris calculates straight-line deficit as McLaren chases Mercedes power answers
McLaren has improved its understanding of Mercedes power, but Lando Norris says a straight-line deficit remains.
Russell survives ‘chaos’ to steal front-row start in China
From breakdowns to a frantic final lap, Russell survives Shanghai qualifying chaos.
Kimi Antonelli explains ‘risk versus reward’ lesson behind breakthrough Chinese GP pole
Kimi Antonelli says he's still learning lessons, having taken pole position for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix...
Ferrari cites Mercedes power deficit as Norris and Verstappen help prevent grid penalties – round-up
Your fast-paced F1 news from Friday has landed!
Toto Wolff cools Kimi Antonelli F1 2026 title talk despite Mercedes’ dominant start
The Mercedes boss says Antonelli has the speed, but experience still favours George Russell.
George Russell happy to see no ‘fast-starting Ferrari zoom by’ after quali gap
George Russell will be surrounded by Mercedes engines when he lines up in pole position for the sprint on Saturday.
Ferrari admits Mercedes ‘a step ahead’ in qualifying as straight-line deficit cited
Ferrari’s drivers say the SF-26 is strong in the corners, but a straight-line gap to Mercedes remains.
George Russell needs to watch his back
George Russell might not have it all his own way in 2026.
Toto Wolff points to ‘very different’ McLaren choice amid Mercedes power unit debate
Toto Wolff says McLaren’s design choices — including gear ratios — differ significantly as the PU debate intensifies.
Norris testimony saves Kimi Antonelli from Chinese GP Sprint penalty
Lando Norris' testimony has appeared to save Kimi Antonelli from a grid penalty in China, as the stewards wrote.
Briatore: Alpine negotiations are with Mercedes, not Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff linked to buying into Alpine, but Flavio Briatore says it's Mercedes who is interested.
Kimi Antonelli spotted wearing hand brace in Shanghai after Melbourne crash
Kimi Antonelli arrived in Shanghai with protection on his left hand after his heavy Melbourne crash.
George Russell: Mercedes’ 2026 engine isn’t crushing rivals like 2014
After a flying start to the year, George Russell feels Mercedes' rivals have produced power units "very close to what we have."
George Russell hints at ‘selfish’ teams blocking tweak to ‘quirky’ energy rule
George Russell discussed a "very quirky rule" which some teams have blocked adjusting, through an FIA supermajority.
Where is Ferrari losing out to Mercedes? Hamilton details 0.5s per lap deficit
Charles Leclerc: "We are definitely not on their level."
Toto Wolff admits F1 rules ‘need tweaks’ despite Mercedes’ Australia dominance
Toto Wolff welcomes Mercedes’ winning start but admits Formula 1’s new rules still need refinement.