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George Russell during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

Russell: 2026 F1 regulation talks have brought “closest relationship” with FIA in years

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Discussions surrounding the 2026 F1 regulations and potential changes continue, as George Russell weighs in on the issue following Ollie Bearman’s high-speed crash at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. Since the Haas driver’s crash, the incident has brought attention to concerns over the dangerous closing speeds under the current set of regulations. Other drivers like…

FIA cracks down on Mercedes-Red Bull qualifying engine trick

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The FIA has banned an engine-related qualifying trick used by Mercedes and Red Bull, after both teams were found to have exploited a loophole in the 2026 F1 regulations to gain a significant speed boost at the end of a lap. Both manufacturers had found a way to override the mandated power reduction that should…

Dan Milner joins Williams F1 Team as Chief Engineer of Vehicle Technology

Laura Schanz3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

After 14 years with Mercedes F1 Team, Dan Milner joined Williams F1 Team as Chief Engineer of Vehicle Technology. Milner brings Championship-winning experience from Brackley, where he worked for Honda and Brawn strechting across Research & Development and powertrains, over to Grove. Championship-winning experienced Milner joins Williams F1 Team Williams F1 Team announced their appointment…

Mercedes F1's Kimi Antonelli during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

Antonelli on his “very special win” at 2026 F1 Japanese GP despite poor start

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Kimi Antonelli has found his way back to the top step of the podium, securing back-to-back Grand Prix victories and his second career win at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. The 19 year-old Italian impressed throughout the weekend, once again out-qualifying his teammate George Russell and securing pole position for the second race in a…

Russell secured a front-row start for the F1 Japanese GP despite a difficult and unusual qualifying session.

Russell overcomes car issues to take P2 in F1 Japanese GP qualifying

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

George Russell secured a front-row start for the F1 Japanese GP despite a difficult and unusual qualifying session, as Mercedes continued to show strong pace at Suzuka. While teammate Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position, Russell admitted that his own session felt far from straightforward, with balance issues emerging at the start of qualifying. “The car…

Mercedes F1's Kimi Antonelli during Qualifying at 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

Antonelli reflects on second consecutive pole after “really clean” Qualifying at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Fresh off his maiden win in Shanghai, Mercedes F1’s Kimi Antonelli carried his momentum into Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, claiming his second pole position of his career and season.The 19 year-old, who secured his first Grand Prix pole in Shanghai, appeared to be quick finding his rhythm and pace around the high-speed…

Mercedes' Payton Westcott during the 2026 F1 Academy season opener at Chinese GP.

Westcott reflects on maiden F1 Academy podium after “very smart race” at 2026 Chinese GP

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Payton Westcott made an impressive start to her 2026 F1 Academy campaign, claiming 3rd in Race 2 at the season-opener Chinese GP. The American entered the season with prior experience in the championship, having competed as the wildcard entry in Las Vegas last year. She also caught attention at the inaugural F1 Academy Rookie Test,…

Mercedes have confirmed that Bradley Lord will become the team's F1 Deputy Team Principal, working closely with their boss Toto Wolff.

Mercedes F1 appoint Bradley Lord as Deputy Team Principal

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

Mercedes have confirmed that Bradley Lord will become the team’s F1 Deputy Team Principal, working closely with their boss Toto Wolff. It is a role he starts immediately. The Brit has been involved in Formula 1 for 25 years. He started at Renault as a press officer in the early 2000s, becoming a senior press…

Antonelli in parc ferme during qualifying at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Antonelli “very happy” after securing maiden pole at 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Eeske Lenz4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

The 2026 F1 Chinese GP Qualifying session saw Kimi Antonelli achieve a career-defining milestone by claiming pole position, becoming the youngest driver in history to do so. This result builds on a strong start to his season following his second-place finish in Australia. Building momentum through Qualifying Antonelli secured P1 while his teammate, George Russell,…

Antonelli on the Podium at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix for Mercedes.

Antonelli overcomes early setbacks to secure P2 at the F1 2026 Australian GP

Eeske Lenz4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Kimi Antonelli delivered a significant performance at the 2026 Australian F1 GP. The Italian driver secured his first podium of the season with a second-place finish at Albert Park Circuit. While his teammate George Russell took the victory from pole position, Antonelli was forced to fight his way back through the field following a difficult…