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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff spoke about Kimi Antonelli’s potential championship contention following the 2026 F1 Chinese GP. The Brackley-based team have had a strong start, winning the first two races of the season. Mercedes are currently 31 points ahead of Ferrari in the World Constructors’ Championship. Antonelli scored his maiden pole position and victory…
After another disastrous weekend at the F1 2026 Chinese GP, Mike Krack, chief trackside officer at Aston Martin, discussed in a print media session how the team keeps an eye on what the competition is doing. Initially, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll had gained four places as Albon, Bortoleto, Piastri and Norris did not start…
Williams F1 team principal James Vowles addressed the team’s performance at the Chinese GP 2026 after a weekend that delivered points but also exposed the team’s current limitations under the new regulations. Williams left Shanghai with a P9 finish for Carlos Sainz, securing the team’s first points of the 2026 season. The Grove outfit had…
Max Verstappen and the Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing have been disqualified from their 2026 NLS2 victory in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) after post-race scrutineering revealed a breach of tyre regulations. The Dutch driver had initially secured a commanding win aboard the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, sharing the car with Jules Gounon and Dani Juncadella. However, officials…
The 2026 Chinese GP was a disaster for team principal Andrea Stella and the entire McLaren F1 team. Neither of the consecutive Constructors’ Champions’ cars were able to start the race. Reigning World Driver’s Champion Lando Norris could not even leave his garage. His teammate Oscar Piastri was pushed back into the pits just before…
Max Verstappen showcased his growing endurance racing pedigree with a commanding victory in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) opener (NLS2), the ADAC Barbarossapreis. Sharing the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo with Dani Juncadella and Jules Gounon, Verstappen secured his second series win—this time with a different manufacturer. Although the final margin exceeded 59 seconds, the race unfolded as…
After the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Carlos Sainz maintained his critical stance on the new regulations, citing safety concerns over energy deployment and reliability as key factors. Since testing, drivers have been vocal about the impact of the 2026 F1 regulations on racing, particularly regarding the energy management of the new power units. After the…
The 2026 F1 season continues to provide a steep learning curve for the grid’s rookie, Arvid Lindblad, at the 2026 Chinese GP. Driving for the Racing Bulls, he entered the Chinese GP coming off an impressive P8 finish at the season opener in Australia. However, the Shanghai International Circuit and the unpredictable nature of the…
Max Verstappen delivered a sensational performance on his return to the Nürburgring Nordschleife, widely known as the “Green Hell”. The Dutchman immediately stamped his authority on 2026 NLS2 Qualifying, securing pole position in emphatic fashion despite challenging and constantly changing conditions. Driving the #3 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 alongside Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon, Verstappen…
In Shanghai last Sunday, Sergio Pérez collided with Valtteri Bottas on the opening lap at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP. As a result, the incident compromised both of their races. In the end he crossed the line in P15. Afterwards, the Mexican admitted it was a mistake and took full responsibility, adding that he could…
