F1 Academy Champion Doriane Pin graduates to Development Driver role with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
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F1 Academy Champion Doriane Pin graduates to Development Driver role at Mercedes

2025 F1 Academy Champion Doriane Pin will take the next step in her career as a Development Driver for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. The French driver graduates from the team’s Junior Programme following a title-winning season and moves into a broader role with the works outfit. Pin claimed the 2025 F1 Academy title with…

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Long-serving F1 design lead John Owen will leave Mercedes over the course of the 2026 season, with the W17 being the last F1 car he helped design for the team
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Mercedes chief designer John Owen to part ways with the team during 2026 F1 season

Mercedes have announced on Tuesday morning that long-serving F1 design lead John Owen will leave the team over the course of the 2026 season.   With the Brackley-based squad gearing up for the reveal of the W17, which is the 17th design that he has overseen for the German manufacturer, Owen has made the decision to…

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The W16 became a vehicle of driving innovation when it came to Mercedes's sustainability initiatives during the 2025 F1 season
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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team details substantial sustainability initiatives undertaken during 2025 season

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 squad took a big step forward in 2025 in terms of establishing themselves as one of the leading professional sports teams worldwide so far as sustainability is concerned. Mercedes’s progress aligns with F1’s ambition to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030. This aggressive sustainability plan covers not only the cars…

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Rashid Al Dhaheri will race with R-ace GP in the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy as the Mercedes-AMG F1 Junior steps up.
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Rashid Al Dhaheri joins R-ace GP for 2026 FRME Trophy

R-ace GP has confirmed Rashid Al Dhaheri as its first driver for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy, immediately positioning itself as a front-running contender. The Emirati arrives with proven Formula Regional pedigree and backing from the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 Junior Team, adding both speed and profile to the French squad’s winter programme. Home-region…

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP
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Antonelli reflects on lessons learned from his strong rookie F1 season

Kimi Antonelli has concluded a strong rookie season in F1 and is ready to tackle new challenges next year. The 19-year-old finished 7th in the Drivers’ Standings with 150 points. His maiden campaign showed strong promise, but Antonelli revealed it was not without difficulties. Pressure led to growth Italian driver Antonelli opened up about the…

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Toto Wolff looks back at Mercedes' struggles under the ground effect era as 2025 Abu Dhabi GP marks the last race under current regulations.
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Wolff admits Mercedes camp “happy” as 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi GP marks end of ground effect era

Mercedes ruled the initial part of the hybrid engine era, winning every F1 Constructors’ Championship between 2014 and 2021. The ground effect era, however, wasn’t nearly as kind to the Silver Arrows. From 2022 to 2025, the Brackley-based outfit failed to bag another championship. As the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi GP marked the end of…

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Russell on F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying
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Russell eyes race opportunities after “tricky” F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying

George Russell secured fourth on the grid for the F1 Abu Dhabi GP after a close qualifying session that featured two narrow escapes. The Brit had built his momentum throughout the weekend, finishing sixth in FP1, third in FP2, and topping FP3. He carried that form into qualifying and led the times in Q2, but…

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Doriane Pin 2025 F1 Academy, Saudi Arabian GP
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Doriane Pin: 2025 F1 Academy Rookie Test a “really nice experience” with promising results

The inaugural F1 Academy Rookie Test, held at the Circuito de Navarra in September 2025, has been hailed as a landmark for the future of female motorsport talent. The event brought together 18 rookies eligible for the 2026 season, offering them the chance to showcase their abilities while learning directly from the current F1 Academy…

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