Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has opened up about both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell being the early favourites for the 2026 F1 drivers’ crown and the lessons he has taken from the infamous Hamilton-Rosberg rivalry to prevent any internal conflict from imploding the team. Mercedes’s current supremacy extends not only to the constructors’ battle, where…
George Russell started the F1 2026 season as the favourite for the title given his experience and Mercedes’s strong form, but the opening rounds of the championship quickly shifted the narrative. While Russell dominated the season opener in Melbourne, back-to-back wins for teammate Kimi Antonelli swung the momentum—and points advantage—in the Italian’s favour. With Antonelli…
Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli believes the FIA’s recent ban on an engine mode used by Mercedes and Red Bull to “trick” the system in qualifying for the first few races of 2026 has been a positive change in terms of safety. The two teams exploited an ’emergency shutdown’ mode for the MGU-K, which would…
The 2026 F1 season is proving to be a remarkable campaign for Mercedes F1’s Kimi Antonelli, who has already achieved a podium finish, two wins, and two pole positions. Heading into the month-long break, the 19 year-old stormed to victory in Suzuka, extending his championship lead to 9 points over his teammate George Russell ahead…
Mercedes and McLaren have completed a Pirelli F1 tyre test across Tuesday and Wednesday at the legendary Nürburgring circuit in Germany. Both teams ran with their 2026 cars, although the Italian tyre manufacturer dictated all the run plans. Following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, the tyre test that was due…
We’re only three rounds into the F1 2026 season, but Helmut Marko says the emerging pattern is one of success for Mercedes, particularly for their young driver, Kimi Antonelli. According to Helmut Marko, former advisor to Red Bull, both championship trophies will end up in Mercedes’ headquarters in Brackley. In a recent interview with Austria’s…
Oscar Piastri has shared his insights on Mercedes’s pace advantage, Ferrari’s ability to battle the Brackley-based outfit so far, how McLaren can draw inspiration from more than one team when it comes to the development trajectory of the MCL40, and the inconsistencies in the usage of the SLM in the 2026 F1 season. Despite their…
Mercedes leaves the 2026 F1 Japanese GP with another victory for Kimi Antonelli, who becomes the youngest-ever Drivers’ Championship standings leader after overtaking teammate George Russell. Sunday’s race began with the Mercedes drivers suffering from slow getaways, as Antonelli dropped from P1 to P6 and the Brit from P2 to P4. However, they both eventually…
Kimi Antonelli has found his way back to the top step of the podium, securing back-to-back Grand Prix victories and his second career win at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. The 19 year-old Italian impressed throughout the weekend, once again out-qualifying his teammate George Russell and securing pole position for the second race in a…
Fresh off his maiden win in Shanghai, Mercedes F1’s Kimi Antonelli carried his momentum into Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, claiming his second pole position of his career and season.The 19 year-old, who secured his first Grand Prix pole in Shanghai, appeared to be quick finding his rhythm and pace around the high-speed…
