Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli during the F1 Dutch GP
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Antonelli weighs in on the race-defining F1 Dutch GP crash with Leclerc

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli weighed in on the moments leading up to the race-defining F1 Dutch GP crash with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, for which the young Italian has accepted full blame. Antonelli was on course for a good result during Sunday’s F1 Dutch GP when his so-far strong race unraveled on Lap 52. The crash…

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George Russell in his No. 63 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Car, during 2025 Dutch GP.
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Russell calls F1 Dutch GP “miserable” after contact with Leclerc ruins race

George Russell endured what he described as a “miserable” F1 Dutch Grand Prix, with contact from Charles Leclerc’s overtaking attempt leaving his Mercedes severely damaged and costing him “one second per lap” for the remainder of the race at Zandvoort. Despite finishing fourth, Russell was frank in his assessment that he “didn’t deserve to finish…

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Mercedes driver looks on the paddock in Silverstone during F1 British GP 2025 previews
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Russell provides update on ongoing Mercedes contract talks ahead of F1 Dutch GP

George Russell is still without a confirmed contract for 2026 heading into the F1 Dutch GP weekend, but insists he’s not worried about securing an extension as talks continue with Mercedes. While speculation around Max Verstappen potentially joining Mercedes for 2026 has cooled in recent weeks as the Dutch driver has reaffirmed his commitment to…

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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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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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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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George Russell victorious at the F1 Canadian GP.
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Russell feels he is driving at his best level following F1 Canadian GP victory

George Russell celebrated a remarkable comeback after a disappointing triple header by taking pole and victory in the F1 Canadian GP. After a strong start to the season that saw Russell step on the podium on a few occasions, the Briton recently experienced a few setbacks in terms of results. Not put down by recent…

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Kimi Antonelli during the F1 Australian GP 2025
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Antonelli eyes reset after challenging triple-header ahead of F1 Canadian GP

Kimi Antonelli heads to the F1 Canadian GP eager to bounce back after a demanding European triple-header. The Mercedes rookie faced a steep learning curve through Imola, Monaco, and Barcelona—races that tested his composure, performance, and adaptability. “It’s been quite a tough triple header on my side,” Antonelli admitted on Thursday in the press conference….

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team during the Spanish Grand Prix
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Allison adresses Antonelli’s tough F1 patch and engine failure at Spanish GP

The F1 Spanish GP ended ten laps earlier for Mercedes junior Kimi Antonelli, as he suffered an engine failure, and according to technical director James Allison, the power unit is being dismantled at the factory in Brixworth, as there is no clear answer on why it failed. Mercedes targets to identify the issue Mercedes aims…

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