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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Toto Wolff fumes as Red Bull issue apology after Gianpiero Lambiase and Helmut Marko implied that Kimi Antonelli had deliberately let Lando Norris past on Lap 56 of the F1 Qatar GP
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Toto Wolff blasts Red Bull as they offer apology for Antonelli facing online abuse after F1 Qatar GP

After Toto Wolff labelled Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko’s insinuation that Kimi Antonelli let Lando Norris through on purpose in the closing stages of the F1 Qatar GP as “utter nonsense”, the Milton Keynes outfit has issued an apology for the vitriol the Mercedes driver is receiving online. It appeared that Norris was going to…

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Kimi Antonelli ahead of the F1 Qatar GP
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Antonelli hopeful for podium finish at F1 Qatar GP following P5 in Qualifying

Kimi Antonelli delivered a solid performance in the F1 Qatar GP Qualifying. The rookie found himself nearly two tenths behind teammate George Russell, and ended up P5. Antonelli qualified seventh during the Sprint Qualifying, and gaining a place to finish P6 in the Sprint. The rookie has been slowly improving throughout the weekend and will…

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