Pit Debrief

Antonelli optimistic for Sunday recovery after qualifying disappointment at F1 Austrian GP

Syrine Ferchichi9 months ago9 months ago03 mins

Following a maiden F1 podium for Kimi Antonelli at the Canadian GP, expectations remained low for Mercedes at the Austrian round. The W16’s well-documented struggles in hot conditions suggested another tough weekend ahead. Saturday’s qualifying session confirmed those concerns with Antonelli securing only 9th position, while teammate George Russell managed 5th after struggling to get…

George Russell in Qualifying for the F1 Austrian GP.

Russell: P5 the maximum in Qualifying for F1 Austrian GP as Red Bull Ring exposes W16 flaws

Rebecca Malitz9 months ago9 months ago03 mins

George Russell will start the Austrian GP from the third row after qualifying in P5. After taking victory at the last round in Canada, Russell started the weekend strong by finishing first in FP1 for the Austrian GP. As the weekend progressed, McLaren emerged as the team to beat, but Mercedes looked like a strong…

Norris snatches pole for McLaren at the Austrian GP Qualifying

F1 | Qualifying | Austrian GP | Norris snatches pole for McLaren

Louise du Manoir9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

Qualifying for Round 11 of the 2025 F1 season is complete, with the starting grid for the Austrian GP now set. Check out the full report and results below. With Mercedes showing unexpected speed around Spielberg, Ferrari’s new floor delivering encouraging results, and Verstappen looking formidable in his Red Bull, the two McLarens face a…

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff in the paddock ahead of the F1 Austrian GP

Wolff addresses Russell’s F1 contract status amid Verstappen talks

Magdalena Put9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

As speculation continues to swirl around George Russell’s future with Mercedes and the team’s potential interest in signing Max Verstappen, Toto Wolff has shed some light on the current state of play ahead of the F1 Austrian GP. Mercedes have yet to announce their driver line-up for next year. While rising talent Kimi Antonelli is…

George Russell ahead of FP2 in the Mercedes garage at the F1 Austrian GP

Russell believes pole is unrealistic for Mercedes after FP2 at F1 Austrian GP

Doris Ivandic9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

Despite topping the timesheets in FP1, and grabbing a decent P6 in FP2, George Russell does not believe Mercedes can fight for pole in Qualifying on Saturday at the F1 Austrian GP. Topping first practice was a surprise for Russell The British Mercedes driver topped the FP1 session earlier today with a 1:05.542. However, he…

F1 | FP2 | Austrian GP | Norris tops after sitting out FP1, leading Piastri and Verstappen

Valeria Penachi9 months ago9 months ago03 mins

Round 11 of 24 comes from the Red Bull Ring in Austria. FP2 has taken place at the Austrian GP, view the full report and results below. George Russell topped FP1 from Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri. Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc sat out FP1. Both drivers returned for FP2 Austrian GP action. Early Running in…

Christian Horner has talked about Max Verstappen's race ban threat ahead of F1 Austrian GP and Red Bull's chances of challenging McLaren for the championship

Horner reflects on Verstappen’s F1 race ban threat and Red Bull’s championship prospects against McLaren

Senjuti Jash9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner opened up about Max Verstappen’s potential race ban, their expectations for the F1 Austrian GP, and reviving championship hopes against McLaren following the Dutchman’s second-place finish in Montreal. Verstappen received a 10-second time penalty and picked up 3 penalty points in Barcelona after a collision with George Russell’s Mercedes…

George Russell and Toto Wolff after the 2025 Canadian GP win

Toto Wolff on George Russell’s contract situation following his win at the F1 Canadian GP

Charlotte George9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

Despite his imposingly consistent form and his latest win in Canada, George Russell remains without a F1 contract for 2026. With some growing question marks over a contract announcement, Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, assured a deal is in the works for the near future. Last year the Mercedes F1 team principal was consistent in…

Charles Leclerc talks about external pressure and Ferrari's battle with Mercedes for P2 in the F1 Constructors' Championship

Leclerc reflects on external pressure and Ferrari’s heated battle with Mercedes in the F1 Constructors’ Championship

Senjuti Jash9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

Heading into the F1 Canadian GP, Charles Leclerc shared his insights into the external pressure that Ferrari have recently encountered and their battle with Mercedes for second in the Constructors’ standings. The Italian F1 media has been preoccupied with the Scuderia lately, with several prominent publications calling into question the current leadership and trajectory of…

Pin wins Race 1 in Canadian GP, taking the lead of the F1 Academy Championship

F1 Academy: The winners and losers of the Canadian GP

Louise du Manoir9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

F1 Academy headed to the iconic Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Canada for Round 4 of the 2025 season. Unlike the usual two-race format, the Canadian GP featured three races to compensate for the weather-interrupted Miami weekend. This gave drivers extra opportunities to gain—or risk losing—valuable points. Adding to the challenges of an already technical circuit, drivers…