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.
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.
Mercedes explains that Kimi Antonelli’s jump start penalty at the Las Vegas GP was due to car movement caused by brake release, not a clutch error or driver mistake.
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Mercedes arrived in Las Vegas with the « favorite » tag, but Friday practice painted a different picture. George Russell warns that the team must remain realistic about the speed of their rivals on the cold Strip circuit.
Russell Warns Mercedes: « Stay Realistic » After Mixed Friday in Vegas Lire la suite »
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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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.
Mercedes Dampens Expectations for Vegas GP Repeat Victory Despite 2024 Success Lire la suite »
Max Verstappen is fighting for his championship life in Las Vegas, but he’s looking back at one moment with regret. He has identified his collision with George Russell in Spain as the « only point of criticism » in his 2025 campaign, an incident where « all the signs went red. »
Toto Wolff, the highly successful team principal and CEO of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, is reportedly in advanced talks to sell a small part of his one-third ownership stake. The proposed deal values the team at a staggering $6 billion, reflecting the sport’s booming popularity, with CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz identified as the potential buyer.
Toto Wolff in Talks to Sell Mercedes F1 Stake at Record $6 Billion Valuation Lire la suite »
Mercedes driver George Russell is bullish about Formula 1’s 2026 technical revolution, predicting that the new era of cars will not only improve racing but also lead to overtakes in « obscure locations » never seen before, thanks to a complete overhaul of power units and aerodynamics.
Russell Foresees Overtaking in « Obscure Places » with F1’s 2026 Rules Lire la suite »
Oscar Piastri’s hopes for a strong finish at the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix were dashed by a time penalty following a dramatic clash with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli. We explain the stewards’ decision.
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