Antonelli’s rapid rise has reshaped expectations at Mercedes, and Russell knows it
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Kimi Antonelli heads to Miami after a five-week break with the championship leader now carrying rising expectation.
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George Russell warned to strike back at Kimi Antonelli in Miami duel
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Lando Norris sees opportunity as the Mercedes teammates battle for early-season supremacy.
Szafnauer questions Mercedes ‘sandbagging’ as cost cap limits F1 rivals’ response
Is Mercedes hiding its true pace? Szafnauer explains why rivals may be stuck regardless.
David Coulthard questions Kimi Antonelli title bid as George Russell looms
Coulthard has raised doubts despite Antonelli’s winning start, pointing to one key obstacle.
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Banned Mercedes trick addressed, F1 2026 rule changes under microscope – roundup
Tuesday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
George Russell insists Mercedes will stay fair amid Kimi Antonelli title fight
‘100 per cent equal’ – Russell addresses Mercedes’ plan as Antonelli surges ahead.
Banned Mercedes engine trick ‘not so safe’ as FIA issues new technical directive
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Toto Wolff warns against ‘baseball bat’ treatment over F1 2026 rule changes
Toto Wolff has urged F1 to act with restraint ahead of a key rule vote, warning that rushed, safety‑led changes could harm the sport’s on‑track product.
George Russell highlights ‘low-hanging fruit’ ahead of key F1 2026 rules vote
George Russell pinpoints what he thinks is a straightforward gain as F1 prepares for a crucial 2026 rules vote.
Mercedes completes historic Silverstone milestone with first female F1 test
A landmark day for Mercedes as Doriane Pin becomes the team’s first female Formula 1 test driver at Silverstone...
FIA meeting with drivers revealed ahead of key F1 2026 rules vote
A decisive Monday meeting now looms after drivers and the FIA reportedly made major progress on F1’s controversial 2026 rules...
Kimi Antonelli confident George Russell relationship will survive Mercedes title fight
Mercedes are dominating early 2026, but Kimi Antonelli insists a fierce title battle with George Russell will not damage their partnership...
George Russell tells Max Verstappen ‘F1 is bigger than any driver’ after regulation criticism
George Russell has had his say after Max Verstappen's repeated criticisms of the 2026 rules.
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George Russell details Mercedes contract clause amid Verstappen links
George Russell addresses his position at Mercedes as Verstappen-related F1 2027 chatter begins building.
Mercedes and Red Bull targeted by new FIA technical directive – roundup
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Helmut Marko warns Mercedes of ‘tension’ in Russell v Antonelli title fight
Helmut Marko believes the 2026 title fight will be a Mercedes civil war – but experience may not decide it.
FIA bans fresh Mercedes, Red Bull engine trick with new technical directive
The FIA is understood to have issued a new technical directive.