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Antonelli “strongly supported” by Verstappen after online abuse from “brainless” trolls

After receiving death threats and hateful messages post‑Qatar GP, Kimi Antonelli says backing from Max Verstappen, Red Bull figures and the wider F1 paddock helped him turn the page, with Verstappen urging him to ignore “brainless” trolls and stay focused on his job.

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George Russell Surprises with Front Row Start Between Piastri and Norris at Qatar GP Sprint

Mercedes driver George Russell was pleasantly surprised to qualify second for the Qatar GP sprint, slotting between McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, while anticipating a challenging race due to the circuit’s overtaking difficulties.

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Alpine’s 2026 Reset: Why the Mercedes Engine Deal Isn’t a Magic Fix

Renault has made the controversial decision to shut down its Viry-Châtillon engine program, turning Alpine into a Mercedes customer team for 2026. While the move cuts costs, Managing Director Oliver Oakes warns that buying a German engine is not an automatic ticket to the podium.

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Mercedes Dampens Expectations for Vegas GP Repeat Victory Despite 2024 Success

In a statement made this week, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff cooled expectations for a repeat of their 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix success, despite George Russell leading a 1-2 finish last year. The team is prioritizing realism over hype ahead of the 2025 race.

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