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Mercedes' George Russell and Kimi Antonelli both had strong performances during the 2025 F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

F1 Testing | Russell and Antonelli “can’t wait to get started” after solid pre-season

Avery McClure4 months ago4 months ago010 mins

On the second day of testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, continued their preparations for the 2025 season. Despite the challenging weather conditions in Bahrain, they focused on gathering data and refining the setup of the W16. This was a significant day for the Brackley-based team, with drivers George Russell…

Mercedes AMG-Petronas F1 Team car launch: W16

Mercedes unveil W16 ahead of new era

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 months ago011 mins

Mercedes have officially launched their 2025 Formula 1 challenger, the Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance, marking the start of a new chapter for the Silver Arrows following Lewis Hamilton’s departure. The team already showcased the car’s livery at the F1 75 season launch event in London. The Brackley-based squad will forgo their traditional Silverstone shakedown,…

Wolff says Mercedes-INEOS F1 split “never a consideration”

Jonah Presser4 months ago04 mins

Amidst a new Formula One season filled with launches, driver swaps and rumours circulating before testing has even started, Mercedes have once again found them in the hotseat. Following the grid-wide launch event at the O2 in London a few days ago, Mercedes unveiled their car with one notable sponsor missing: the famous red INEOS…

Mercedes unveils W16 livery at 2025 F1 75 Season Launch Event

Ryan McGahey4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Mercedes F1 join the ranks in unveiling their 2025 livery at Formula 1’s F1 75 Season Launch event — the German marquee debuted their W16 livery alongside the other teams. A mixed bag in 2024 Following a season of steady improvement in 2024 with the W15, Mercedes F1 have unveiled the livery for their 2025…

Haas unveils VF-25 livery at 2025 F1 75 Season Launch Event

Senjuti Jash4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

To commemorate the sport’s 75th anniversary, Formula 1 has hosted its first-ever collective launch event at the O2 Arena in London. The F1 75 season launch spectacle saw all ten teams, including Haas, reveal the liveries that will adorn their 2025 cars. The Haas F1 VF-25 livery is a subtle evolution of the 2024 design….

2025 F1 rookie feature: Kimi Antonelli

James O'Connor5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli will make his Formula 1 debut at the Australian GP in March. There is a lot of hype and expectation around the 18-year-old after a very strong junior career. After plenty of success in karting, Mercedes junior Antonelli was already on many people’s radar when he made the jump to F4….

Bottas says “I’ve still got things to give” as he looks for F1 return in 2026

Rohan Brown6 months ago6 months ago08 mins

Qualifying P9 but not finishing the race, this year’s finale at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP was a write-off for Valtteri Bottas in a season of woe as he scored no points. Sauber’s car was off the pace, although they made clear gains at the last three rounds. By then, it was too late for…

F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 5th | George Russell

Karishma Persad6 months ago020 mins

For the second time in his three-year stint with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, George Russell has out-qualified his teammate. The British driver finished sixth in the 2024 World Drivers’ Championship with 245 points – 22 points more than the outgoing Lewis Hamilton. The 2024 season has been a positive one for Russell who took points…

F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 7th | Lewis Hamilton

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago019 mins

Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton had a very difficult 2024 season, and P7 in Pit Debrief’s F1 Driver Rankings reflects it. Despite his wins in Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps, and four podium finishes, including that in the 2024 Chinese GP Sprint Race, Hamilton finished with 223 points — 22 points behind teammate George Russell, and 214…

Valtteri Bottas returns to Mercedes F1 as a reserve driver

James O'Connor6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Finland’s Valtteri Bottas is back with the Mercedes F1 squad following three seasons at Sauber, agreeing to become a reserve driver. The 35-year-old spent five campaigns at Mercedes from 2017-2021, playing a key role in helping them win all five Constructors’ Championship titles during that period. Although Bottas ultimately fell short in each season against…