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Wolff hails Kimi Antonelli’s 2026 F1 United States GP drive as his best yet, praising his development and journey towards the F1 title.
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Wolff hails Antonelli’s 2026 United States GP as his best yet as Mercedes star closes in on F1 title

Shania Wallage06 mins

Toto Wolff has described Kimi Antonelli’s performance at the 2026 United States GP as the best race of his Formula 1 career so far, praising the Mercedes driver’s development and mindset as he moves closer to a potential World Championship. Antonelli delivered an exceptional performance in Austin, with Wolff highlighting after the race to print…

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Once more in F1 2026, Toto Wolff faced questions about George Russell’s Mercedes struggles as he only finished P8 in the United States GP.
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Wolff: Russell’s struggles “on us” after another tough weekend at 2026 F1 United States GP

James O'Connor04 mins

Once more in F1 2026, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff faced questions about George Russell’s struggles as he only finished P8 in the United States GP. At the flag, the Brit was a full 54s behind his teammate. It all started to go wrong in Q3 for the three-time 2026 race winner. In the second segment…

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Wolff: Taking it one race at a time the best way to win the 2026 F1 World Championship with Antonelli

Ewout Albrecht03 mins

Toto Wolff knows a thing or two about winning a World Championship, but on the eve of an eighth drivers’ title under his management, he refuses to look ahead and speculate on when Kimi Antonelli will become F1’s youngest title winner in history. Having guided both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg to their Drivers’ Championships,…

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Toto Wolff believes Mercedes has made progress on understanding their updated W17 following the 2026 F1 Singapore GP.
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Wolff: Upgraded W17 performance at 2026 F1 Singapore GP a “step in the right direction”

James O'Connor04 mins

Toto Wolff believes Mercedes has made progress on understanding their updated W17 following the 2026 F1 Singapore GP. Kimi Antonelli finished on the podium from P4 on the grid, while George Russell grabbed a P9 after starting 19th. At the Malaysia round, the Brackley-based squad brought significant upgrades as they looked to get back to…

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George Russell qualified P6 at the 2026 F1 Singapore GP but starts from the back due to an engine penalty carried over from Malaysia, with his sprint crash also leaving the car feeling different through qualifying.
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Russell admits car did not feel the same in 2026 F1 Singapore GP Qualifying after Sprint crash

Valeria Penachi05 mins

George Russell qualified P6 for the 2026 F1 Singapore GP, but will start from the back of the grid due to an engine penalty carried over from his retirement in Malaysia. The Briton set a 1:31.747 in Q3. The mechanics rebuilt the car in time for qualifying following his Sprint Race crash, though Russell admitted…

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Mercedes F1 Team Principal Toto Wolff during Qualifying for 2026 Malaysian GP
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Wolff puzzled by lack of performance with upgraded Mercedes in 2026 F1 Malaysia Qualifying

Lucrezia Costa05 mins

In spite of the strong speed displayed in FP3, Mercedes F1 was not as successful during Qualifying for the 2026 Malaysia round, with Team Principal Toto Wolff unsure about the cause of his team’s difficulties. A complicated Qualifying for Mercedes F1 ahead of the 2026 Malaysia race While championship leader Kimi Antonelli had led the…

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While Lewis Hamilton suggests changing Ferrari's upper management structure in F1, both the Brit and Charles Leclerc rally around Fred Vasseur amid exit rumours
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Leclerc and Hamilton back Vasseur amid speculations about his future; the Brit also questions Ferrari’s F1 upper management structure

Senjuti Jash013 mins

As F1 gears up for the sixteenth round of the 2026 season in Malaysia, Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have rallied around Fred Vasseur and reflected on the impact of the recent speculations on team morale. Having secured their last podium at Spa-Francorchamps back in July, the Scuderia have come under heavy criticism…

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Ben Sulayem calls for action over Honda’s F1 struggles as Laurent Mekies, Toto Wolff and Honda respond to possible further support
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Ben Sulayem calls for action as Honda’s F1 struggles spark fresh debate

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein07 mins

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s suggestion that Formula 1 (F1) could explore further ways to help Honda and Aston Martin improve their competitiveness has prompted responses from some of the sport’s leading figures. Ben Sulayem linked the situation directly to Fernando Alonso’s future, arguing that the two-time World Champion should not feel forced to leave…

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Toto Wolff discusses Kimi Antonelli pushing track limits at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP. He admits this might be what makes the Italian so quick.
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Wolff: Mercedes getting “grey hairs” over Antonelli’s all-or-nothing approach in F1 2026

Editorial Staff03 mins

Kimi Antonelli is on a winning streak once more after taking victory at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP last weekene, although Team Principal Toto Wolff is feeling the stress. Although he has won 8 of the 14 races this 2026 F1 season, the 20-year-old still has areas to work on. Wolff stresses over track limits…

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