Kimi Antonelli for Mercedes at the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP at the Hungaroring
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Mercedes remains hopeful in W17’s pace despite challenging Friday at 2026 F1 Hungarian GP

Mercedes endured a tough outing on Friday at the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP, with both drivers, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, reporting a severe lack of grip and balance at a resurfaced Hungaroring. Despite falling short of their main title rivals, Ferrari, in both Free Practice sessions, Mercedes reflected that they are confident the W17…

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Toto Wolff has admitted after the Belgian GP that the noticeable change in Kimi Antonelli’s mindset in the 2026 F1 season has taken Mercedes by surprise
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Wolff says change in Antonelli’s mentality since last F1 season has “surprised” Mercedes after 2026 Belgian GP victory

Following Kimi Antonelli’s sixth win of the 2026 F1 campaign at the Belgian GP on Sunday, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff shared his thoughts on the change in the Italian’s mentality since last season and whether his W17 was battling any underlying issues while chasing and overtaking Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari in the second stint of…

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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has discussed his recent difficulties with the SF-26 and breakthrough at Silverstone as he gears up for the 2026 F1 Belgian GP weekend
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Leclerc reflects on recent struggles, Silverstone breakthrough, and confidence level ahead of 2026 F1 Belgian GP weekend

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has opened up about how much confidence boost his recent F1 win has given him, what had contributed to his struggles before the Silverstone breakthrough, the changes he made, whether there was a specific turning point, why Spa-Francorchamps holds special significance for him, and the pecking order heading into the 2026 Belgian…

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Andrea Stella has discussed following the Austrian GP how much drag and power unit exploitation have caused McLaren to lag behind Mercedes so far in the 2026 F1 season
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Stella on the impact drag and power unit exploitation have on McLaren’s deficit to Mercedes in 2026 F1 season

Following a haul of 18 points at the 2026 Austrian GP, Team Principal Andrea Stella shed more light on why McLaren are still lagging behind in comparison to Mercedes and whether they are surprised that power unit exploitation continues to be a factor eight rounds into the 2026 F1 season. Although Stella came forward to…

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Andrea Stella has discussed strategy, Ferrari's pace, and the encouraging signs McLaren saw following their podium finish at the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
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Stella reflects on strategy, Ferrari’s competitiveness, and the positives McLaren took away from 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Team Principal Andrea Stella has shed more light on McLaren’s strategy choice, Lewis Hamilton’s pace, the positives they took away from the race, Ferrari’s increased competitiveness, and the area they still need to work on after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri crossed the line in P3 and P5, respectively, at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP on…

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Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton fires back at his critics and acknowledges Fred Vasseur's support after second-place finish at the 2026 F1 Monaco GP
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Hamilton hits back at his doubters after P2 finish at 2026 F1 Monaco GP

Lewis Hamilton has opened up about how his race unfolded, what his recent performance signifies, the areas where Ferrari are still lagging behind, the factors that have enabled him to take a step forward in the 2026 F1 season, and his opinion of Kimi Antonelli’s campaign so far following his second-place finish at the Monaco…

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George Russell is no longer optimistic about his prospects for winning the Drivers' Championship in 2026 as Kimi Antonelli extends the lead to 43 points following his retirement from the F1 Canadian GP
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Russell claims the 2026 F1 Drivers’ title is Antonelli’s “to lose” after Canadian GP DNF

George Russell has opened up about Mercedes’s tyre choice for the start, the tricky track conditions, his intense battle with teammate Kimi Antonelli, his stance on further changes to the 2026 F1 regulations, and his prospects for winning the Drivers’ Championship following his retirement from the 2026 Canadian GP due to a power unit failure….

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Team Principals Toto Wolff and Andrea Stella discuss the substantial upgrades Mercedes and McLaren, respectively, will bring to the 2026 F1 Canadian GP this weekend
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Mercedes and McLaren reveal details of major upgrades for 2026 F1 Canadian GP weekend

While Toto Wolff has shed more light on the upgrades Mercedes are bringing to the Canadian GP this weekend and their mantra for the rest of the campaign, Andrea Stella has discussed McLaren’s two-stage upgrade plan and the prospect of defending the F1 Constructors’ and Drivers’ titles in 2026. Despite emerging victorious in the first…

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