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?
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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
Thursday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
Toto Wolff rejects ‘boring season’ fears as Mercedes sets early pace
"The first two races paint a completely different picture..."
Kimi Antonelli reveals ligament strain behind wrist brace after China win
Kimi Antonelli has explained the injury he’s managing, and why the wrist brace remains...
Russell insists Mercedes’ front wing is a ‘problem, not an advantage’
"It was not intentional, and it's not an advantage for sure."
FIA makes Japanese GP change, Sky F1 presenter returns after surgery – roundup
Wednesday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
Steiner accuses Wolff of ‘self-promotional’ Antonelli radio message after China win
"In the end, Kimi did it and not Toto..."
Mario Andretti warns Toto Wolff over George Russell and Kimi Antonelli title call
Andretti compares Mercedes’ situation to McLaren’s as Russell and Antonelli share early F1 2026 wins.
Toto Wolff dismisses ‘stupid’ Max Verstappen Mercedes rumours amid dominant start
Wolff shuts down early-season speculation as Mercedes’ current line-up delivers results.
Max Verstappen predicted to target Mercedes move amid Red Bull slump
Max Verstappen is often linked to Mercedes but one former driver believes the Red Bull man may be the one pushing it this time.
Mercedes to unleash ‘the beast’ as Japanese Grand Prix livery revealed
‘Unleashing the beast’ — Mercedes turn heads with a bold new Suzuka look.
Charles Leclerc’s unwanted Mercedes pace confirmation as Ferrari upgrades ‘in the pipeline’
Leclerc hoped Mercedes weren’t this fast — now Ferrari faces a tough reality.