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Toto Wolff entering the Paddock during the F1 US GP 2025.
Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Wolff: Mercedes struggled in “really bad” F1 US GP as dirty air killed overtaking chances

Chiara Martin04 mins

Toto Wolff and Mercedes left the Circuit of the Americas with little to celebrate after a challenging F1 US GP that saw George Russell only manage sixth, and rookie Kimi Antonelli’s race fell apart following an early collision with Carlos Sainz. Antonelli’s promising start dashed by Sainz Incident The weekend promised much for Mercedes’ young…

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Russell US GP Friday
Photo Credit: Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team

Russell pleased with P2 in F1 US GP Sprint Race, explains lunge on Verstappen

Antonina Jaromin02 mins

George Russell finished second in the F1 US GP Sprint Race after qualifying fifth, navigating a dramatic opening corner to climb the order. The Mercedes driver had not shown the strongest pace earlier in the weekend, finishing seventh in FP1, but he maximized his opportunities in the Sprint Race to secure a podium finish. Chasing…

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Antonelli and Russell ahead og the Italian GP
Photo Credit: Mercedes F1 Team

Antonelli and Russell motivated for 2026 F1 season with Mercedes

Antonina Jaromin05 mins

Mercedes has officially confirmed that Kimi Antonelli and George Russell will remain with the team through the 2026 Formula 1 season. Following the announcement, both drivers expressed relief at securing their seats and emphasized their motivation to deliver strong results in the upcoming season. Antonelli “relaxed” after confirmation amid challenges The 19-year-old reflected on the…

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Mercedes Team Principal, Toto Wolff with Mercedes 2026 drivers, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli
Photo Credits: Mercedes Benz Archive

Mercedes F1 confirms long-awaited 2026 contract renewals for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli

Rohit Bhaskar04 mins

Mercedes have finally put an end to months of speculation by confirming George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will stay with the Silver Arrows for the 2026 F1 season. The announcement came this afternoon and ends months of uncertainty over the team’s line-up as the sport prepares for a major overhaul. Both Russell and Antonelli have…

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli during the F1 Dutch GP
Photo Credit: Mercedes AMG-Petronas F1 Team

Antonelli weighs in on the race-defining F1 Dutch GP crash with Leclerc

Rebecca Malitz02 mins

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.
Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Russell calls F1 Dutch GP “miserable” after contact with Leclerc ruins race

Chiara Martin05 mins

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
Photo credit: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

Russell provides update on ongoing Mercedes contract talks ahead of F1 Dutch GP

Magdalena Put04 mins

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
Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Russell: Mercedes went in the wrong direction with car development after “underwhelming” F1 Belgian GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

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
Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

2025 F1 Mid-Season review: George Russell

Aslıhan Alp08 mins

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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