George Russell and Toto Wolff after the 2025 Canadian GP win
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Toto Wolff on George Russell’s contract situation following his win at the F1 Canadian GP

Despite his imposingly consistent form and his latest win in Canada, George Russell remains without a F1 contract for 2026. With some growing question marks over a contract announcement, Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, assured a deal is in the works for the near future. Last year the Mercedes F1 team principal was consistent in…

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2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli at the Imola GP
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Mercedes on technical fault that cut Kimi Antonelli’s maiden home race short at F1 Imola GP

Kimi Antonelli’s first F1 home race at the Imola GP was shaping up to be a quietly impressive outing, until it ended in bitter disappointment. A throttle failure, while he was running solidly in the points in 7th, snatched away what could have been the Mercedes driver’s first finish in the top 10 on home…

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George Russell ahead of the FIA's swearing ban at the Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
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George Russell and Lewis Hamilton on the FIA’s swearing ban one-eighty

After the FIA revealed their decision to revise the Formula 1 swearing ban, former teammates George Russell and Lewis Hamilton expressed their views on the situation ahead of the Imola GP. The updated code has now slashed fines for a first offence from €40,000 to €5,000, and removed the initial threat of a ban for…

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2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Saturday - Kimi Antonelli and George Russell
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Plenty for Mercedes to reflect on after challenging 2025 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Mercedes left the F1 Saudi Arabian GP with both cars inside the top ten, but the result was bittersweet. The team had shown flashes of strong pace in practice and qualifying, yet struggled to convert that into a competitive race. Russell finished P5 after starting near the front, while Antonelli managed P6 after a demanding…

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Mercedes Toto Wolff on Friday at the Bahrain GP
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Wolff reflects on likelihood of catching McLaren and F1 Bahrain GP ups and downs

It was an eventful race weekend at the F1 Bahrain GP for Mercedes. From grid penalties for both drivers after a qualifying infringement, to George Russell’s race that was riddled with technical issues.  After the race, Team Principal Toto Wolff reflected on the weekend in his print media session and how Mercedes are performing relative…

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Mercedes driver George Russell during the Bahrain GP
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Both Mercedes drivers handed grid penalties after F1 Bahrain GP qualifying

Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell have both received a one-place grid drop after the qualifying session for the F1 Bahrain GP. Both Mercedes drivers began queuing in the pit lane before the red flag, caused by Ocon, was officially over.  Before this grid drop, Antonelli had qualified in fourth, the best of his…

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Russell left to rue cold tyres for final Q3 run at F1 Japanese GP

Mercedes’ George Russell continued on his impressive qualifying form having secured P5 for the F1 Japanese GP. The British driver had been on the pace from the get-go since the start of the weekend, having finished in the top 3 in two of the three practice sessions. Following closely behind the McLaren’s in both FP1…

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