Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has shared his insights into Kimi Antonelli’s recent struggles, George Russell’s comparative upper hand, and future objectives for the W16 following their underwhelming performance at the rain-delayed F1 Belgian GP. 
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Shovlin on Antonelli’s struggles and Russell’s relative advantages in the W16 after poor F1 Belgian GP weekend

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has shared his insights into Kimi Antonelli’s recent struggles, George Russell’s comparative upper hand, and future objectives for the W16 following their underwhelming performance at the rain-delayed F1 Belgian GP.  After a disappointing SQ1 exit and a point-less finish in the Sprint race, Antonelli found himself eliminated in the…

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Andrew Shovlin has talked about Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, and the tricky W16 after Mercedes's poor performance at the F1 Belgian GP
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Shovlin addresses Mercedes’ car instability issues at F1 Belgian GP

Mercedes’ Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin admitted the team couldn’t have done much more to extract a better result at the F1 Belgian GP, with George Russell P5 and Kimi Antonelli struggling to 16th. The weekend left Mercedes seemingly stuck in no man’s land. Since Russell’s triumphant win in Montreal, the team’s performances have seen…

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George Russell on the performance of the Mercedes at the 2025 Belgian GP
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Russell: Mercedes went in the wrong direction with car development after “underwhelming” F1 Belgian GP

George Russell delivered a quietly effective performance at the rain-affected 2025 F1 Belgian GP. Securing a solid fifth-place finish amid chaotic and changing conditions. Starting from sixth on the grid, Russell quickly made progress by overtaking Alex Albon early in the race. And was part of the leading group that timed their switch to slick…

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Max Verstappen claimed victory at the 2025 F1 Belgian GP Sprint Race
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F1 | Sprint Race | Belgian GP | Verstappen claims victory after strong start

Max Verstappen claimed the Sprint Race win at the 2025 F1 Belgian GP, getting Red Bull Racing’s new era off to a successful start, full report and results below. Rain and uncertainty loomed over Spa-Francorchamps throughout the weekend, but the Belgian GP Sprint delivered clear conditions and intense battles. Oscar Piastri of McLaren started from…

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Oscar Piastri emerged on Pole position after in intense Qualifying battle to the top of the F1 Belgian GP Sprint Race.
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F1 | Sprint Qualifying | Belgian GP | Piastri demolishes the field in SQ3 for pole

Oscar Piastri emerged on Pole position after in intense Qualifying battle to the top of the F1 Belgian GP Sprint Race, full report and results below. The F1 Belgian GP 2025 kicked off with a single practice session that saw McLaren’s Piastri emerge fastest, setting the tone for a packed few days of action. FP1…

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George Russell of Mercedes Formula 1 Team at the 2025 British GP
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George Russell at peace amid speculation surrounding Mercedes F1 future: “Everything will work itself out”

As the 2025 Formula 1 season progresses, few drivers have displayed more composure under pressure than George Russell, currently in the final year of his contract with Mercedes. The British driver is enjoying what he openly admits is his best campaign to date, yet his future beyond this season remains officially unconfirmed. Amid increasing speculation…

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George Russell during the F1 British GP weekend
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2025 F1 Mid-Season review: George Russell

As Formula 1 reached its halfway point, teams and drivers started will have reflected on their performance through the first twelve rounds of the season. While Mercedes holds third place in the 2025 Constructors’ Championship with 210 points, their British driver George Russell sits 4th in the 2025 F1 Drivers’ Championship standings at mid-season, garnering…

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Mercedes suffered a torrid afternoon at the F1 British GP, with a series of missteps turning what could have been a strong points finish into a painful lesson in race management.
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Wolff admits Mercedes made catastrophic strategy calls in F1 British GP

Mercedes suffered a torrid afternoon at the F1 British GP, with a series of missteps turning what could have been a strong points finish into a painful lesson in race management. Team principal Toto Wolff did not mince words when reflecting on a day that saw both drivers struggle with ill-timed tyre changes and poor…

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