An F1 outsider’s options to get back on the grid in 2026
The Formula 1 driver merry-go-round was out of commission for 2024 as all the team stuck with their line-ups from the previous year. But the wheels were greased for the current season, and Valtteri Bottas was one of the drivers whose ride came to an end. The 35-year-old has rejoined the queue to get back […]
Wolff reveals «I’m sorry» text from Vowles as Williams adds to Mercedes’ woes in Monaco
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed a text exchange during the Monaco Grand Prix with Williams counterpart James Vowles who apologised for his drivers backing up George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Wolff and Vowles are good friends, with the latter have worked under Wolff at Mercedes before taking the top job at Williams, […]
Hamilton and Russell blast FIA president’s swearing ban U-turn
Lewis Hamilton has piled into the FIA president’s decision to row back on his swearing ban — saying the whole “ridiculous” situation is “a mess”. Meanwhile, George Russell said Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s plans to climb down on its previous stance on punishing drivers seemed «all a bit suspect». It comes after Formula 1’s governing body, […]
Where Wolff thinks Antonelli must improve during rookie F1 campaign
Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s rookie Formula 1 season has so far reassured Mercedes in terms of raw speed and potential, but team boss Toto Wolff and his driver do expect a noticeable step forward as far as race pace is concerned. Antonelli had a breakthrough weekend in Miami as he outqualified highly rated team-mate George Russell […]
Where Mercedes has been losing out in F1 2025
If you look at Formula 1’s 2025 drivers’ standings, you’d be forgiven for thinking Mercedes’ George Russell has a shot at the title. The 27-year-old Briton has been a paragon of consistency thus far, completing every single qualifying session and race – even the sprint ones – in the top five, with four grand prix […]
Red Bull’s Russell protest over yellow flags is rejected by stewards
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has avoided any sanction after Red Bull protested that he had failed to slow under yellow flags during the Miami Grand Prix. Russell was ahead of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in third when Gabriel Bortoleto pulled off the road with power unit concerns, leading to a virtual safety car being […]
Russell urges for action after FIA president’s swearing fine review
George Russell has reacted to the FIA president’s comments regarding changing strict rules that would see Formula 1 drivers fined for swearing. Mohammed Ben Sulayem posted on social media that he was contemplating reviewing plans to punish drivers for using foul language. Ben Sulayem wrote on Instagram that after “constructive feedback” from drivers across the […]
Wolff laments «worst performance of the season» for Mercedes in Jeddah
Toto Wolff was left furious believing the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was the “worst performance of the year so far” for Mercedes. The Silver Arrows finished fifth (George Russell) and sixth (Andrea Kimi Antonelli) in Jeddah, as it significantly lagged behind rivals McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari. Wolff was confused as to why Mercedes lacked […]
Russell moves closer to new Mercedes F1 contract
George Russell’s strong start to the 2025 Formula 1 season appears to be paying off both on and off the track, as talks over a new Mercedes contract move forward. Russell currently sits fourth in the drivers’ championship after the opening four rounds, just 14 points behind leader Lando Norris. His campaign has included three […]