Mercedes F1‘s Toto Wolff expresses support and worry about the current Middle East conflict, while looking at the 2026 Australian GP
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Wolff expresses concern about the Middle East ahead of 2026 F1 Australian GP

Mercedes F1 Team Principal Toto Wolff discusses the extremely challenging and worrying current situation unfolding in the Middle East ahead of the Australian GP. The situation is directly affecting the German manufacturer, with several team members having got hindered by the ongoing conflict. Worrying times Ahead of the 2026 F1 Australian GP racing weekend, Wolff…

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Payton Westcott reveals Mercedes-inspired livery ahead of her rookie 2026 F1 Academy season debut in China.
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Mercedes reveal 2026 F1 Academy livery as Westcott prepares for rookie campaign

American racer Payton Westcott will launch her rookie campaign in the 2026 F1 Academy season at the Chinese Grand Prix on 13–15 March, carrying a bold new look inspired by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team challenger. Her car mirrors the PETRONAS green flow line that defines the 2026 Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E PERFORMANCE. A dynamic…

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Mercedes Junior Rashid Al-Dhaheri joins R-ace GP for 2026 FREC, aiming to turn strong momentum into a title bid.
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Mercedes Junior Al Dhaheri targets European glory with R-ace GP in 2026 FREC

Rashid Al-Dhaheri will compete in the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) with R-ace GP, strengthening his position within the Mercedes Junior Team. The move signals clear intent from both driver and team as they target consistent podium contention across Europe. Al Dhaheri to continue building on strong early momentum with R-ace GP as he…

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Antonelli on 2026 F1 Bahrain week two test
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Antonelli: “The car has felt pretty good” despite 2026 F1 Bahrain Test issues

Kimi Antonelli has focused on the positives of the second week of the 2026 F1 Bahrain test, despite having a final-day issue on track with his Mercedes W17. The Italian driver completed three sessions across the three-day test, with his most memorable one arriving on Day 2 when he topped the times with a 1:34.158….

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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff at the pre-season testing press conference in Bahrain Test Week 2, Thursday, Getty Images
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“Utter bullshit” — Wolff expresses frustration on accusations regarding Mercedes’ F1 engine

Team Principal Toto Wolff has dismissed recent allegations regarding Mercedes’ 2026 F1 engine. The Austrian labelled the controversy a “storm in a teacup”. FIA’s new compression unit limit test Earlier this week, the FIA stated that an E-vote would be held among the Formula 1 Power Unit Advisory Committee, focused on the assessment of the…

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