Why Russell doesn’t crave a long-term Mercedes F1 contract
George Russell says he doesn’t need long-term security as he looks to renew his Mercedes Formula 1 deal, which is set to expire at the end of 2025. Now Max Verstappen has publicly committed to Red Bull for 2026 and put an end to incessant speculation over a Mercedes swap, the ball is the Silver […]
Mercedes make car tweak for F1 Hungarian GP to end poor form
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has revealed he is reverting to an old suspension for this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix to stop his performance decline in the 2025 Formula 1 season. The Mercedes rookie started strongly with five points finishes in the opening six grands prix, including pole for the Miami sprint, but has scored just once […]
Antonelli reveals Hamilton’s empowering words amid Belgian GP nightmare
Andrea Kimi Antonelli revealed Lewis Hamilton paid him an uplifting visit following the Formula 1 rookie’s poor showing in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. Antonelli was outqualified by Mercedes team-mate George Russell for the eighth time in a row on Saturday, again failing to emerge out of Q1 as he took 18th place, 0.355s slower […]
Russell and Antonelli are Mercedes’ «absolute priority» despite Verstappen interest
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff says continuing with George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli for the 2026 season is the «absolutely priority» amid conversations with Max Verstappen’s entourage. Over the past few weeks it emerged that Verstappen’s camp had sounded out Wolff over future plans, as the Dutchman weighs up his options to remain […]
What was behind a lack of pace for Mercedes at F1 Austrian GP?
For Mercedes, the joy of winning the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix evaporated in the heat of Austria as George Russell came home fifth – more than a minute behind the dominant McLarens having targeted a podium the day before. Instead, under the searing sun at the Red Bull Ring, the W16 was the protagonist […]
Wolff backs Ferrari F1 boss Vasseur with passionate plea
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff has urged Ferrari’s following to give his counterpart Fred Vasseur enough time to turn the Scuderia around. Amid his third season as Ferrari’s team boss, Vasseur has received swells of criticism from Italian fans and media as the squad’s much hoped step forward hasn’t materialised just yet. Ferrari hasn’t […]
Why Red Bull’s protest was rejected and Norris’ penalty didn’t lead to an F1 grid drop
The closing stages of the Canadian Grand Prix delivered many talking points, as the top five were closely bunched together and Lando Norris hit his team-mate Oscar Piastri. But the drama didn’t end yet after the chequered flag, thanks to a protest lodged by Red Bull. The timing was reminiscent of the situation a few […]
How two ex-Ferrari top F1 engineers divide their responsibilities at Mercedes
Last summer, for the first time in 23 years, Simone Resta had the opportunity to attend to his garden. Not that this was a priority, since Resta had a more pressing task ahead: arranging a move to the UK, where he was to join Mercedes as strategic development director. That move was announced in March […]
Why Mercedes doesn’t expect “any surprises” from 2026 F1 rules overhaul
Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta believes Formula 1 teams won’t be hit by surprises with the 2026 rules overhaul despite concerns with the regulations previously being raised. Next year, F1 will introduce both new engine and new aerodynamic regulations to herald a new era in the championship, highlighted by the removal of the MGU-H […]