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Oscar Piastri questions Mercedes straight-line gains after Lewis Hamilton claim
Hamilton pointed to a ‘huge step’ - but Piastri sees a more complicated picture emerging.
Toto Wolff raises fresh safety fears over F1 engine ahead of PUAC meeting
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George Russell warned as Kimi Antonelli proves he will not play number two
George Russell is likely to face stern competition within Mercedes this season, says Martin Brundle.
Toto Wolff allows Antonelli and Russell ‘off the leash’ under one key rule
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will be 'off the leash' in combat - but on one condition.
George Russell insists he ‘never had any doubts’ as Mercedes delivers title car
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Revealed: Where Kimi Antonelli ranks among F1’s most successful Italians
Back-to-back victories have launched Kimi Antonelli into rare Italian F1 territory.
How Nico Rosberg embraced marginal gains to finally defeat Lewis Hamilton
This season marks 10 years since Nico Rosberg won the title and walked away. Here's how he did it.
Kimi Antonelli tipped as Max Verstappen replacement if Red Bull star quits F1
Should Max Verstappen decide to leave F1, where would Red Bull look for a replacement?
F1 2026 uncovered: Inside the RB22, SF-26, and W17 technical updates
Examine the latest car innovations at the Japanese Grand Prix, from Red Bull’s new floor fences to Ferrari’s diffuser updates and Mercedes’ rear suspension tweaks.
Is Kimi Antonelli the new F1 2026 title favourite?
After a strong start to the season, including a standout Suzuka performance, Antonelli has overtaken George Russell in the early F1 2026 standings, but can he hold onto the lead?
George Russell frustrated as ‘all the issues’ hit his side in title fight
George Russell has slipped to second after back-to-back wins for Kimi Antonelli.
Oscar Piastri insists Mercedes beatable despite ‘pretty big gap’ after Suzuka
A podium and promise at Suzuka, but Oscar Piastri isn’t hiding the scale of McLaren’s challenge.
Charles Leclerc names ‘biggest difference’ between Ferrari and Mercedes
Charles Leclerc has identified where Ferrari are most lacking compared to Mercedes.
‘F**king great’ – Untelevised George Russell radio after Mercedes ‘bug’ strikes
George Russell lost the lead of the F1 2026 standings in Japan.
Kimi Antonelli admits ‘really stupid’ Suzuka start error before fighting back to win
‘Really stupid’ — Antonelli didn’t hold back after his messy start still ended in victory.
New George Russell evidence as Mercedes finds ‘bug’ in W17
"Everything that could go wrong did wrong."
How Lewis Hamilton is shaping Ferrari SF-26 development behind the scenes
Hamilton reveals how he is feeding rival design observations directly into Ferrari.
George Russell details how Safety Car and battery issues derailed Suzuka win chance
A missed Safety Car, battery trouble and lost positions — Russell’s race unravelled fast.
Japanese GP conclusions: Dodgeball on wheels, Verstappen’s rampage, Russell’s Norris test
Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri second and Charles Leclerc third.
Kimi Antonelli surprised by George Russell gap after tricky Suzuka qualifying
Antonelli admits the Mercedes W17 felt ‘trickier’ despite securing pole at Suzuka.
Toto Wolff responds to Max Verstappen rumours amid Mercedes speculation
The Mercedes chief has insisted they are not plotting to steal Max Verstappen away from Red Bull.
George Russell reveals Mercedes setup error forced ‘massive’ front wing change
‘It was really odd’ - Russell opens up on the change that nearly derailed his qualifying.
Unmasked: The driver who could take Sebastian Vettel’s place in F1 history
Sebastian Vettel's record is at risk.
Max Verstappen excludes journalist as FIA confirms Japanese GP rule change – roundup
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