Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has outlined a patient development timeline for Kimi Antonelli, projecting the Italian rookie won’t reach peak performance until 2030. After a mixed debut season, Wolff emphasizes the need for maturity alongside raw talent.
Wolff: Antonelli Won’t Reach F1 Peak Until 2030 – Mercedes’ Long-Term Vision Read More »
The FIA has given early approval to Mercedes and Red Bull’s combustion‑chamber concepts for the 2026 power units, creating tension among manufacturers and raising questions about regulatory grey areas.
FIA Clears Mercedes and Red Bull Engine Concepts Ahead of 2026 F1 Rules Read More »
At the 2025 Abu Dhabi post-season test, Mercedes ran a modified mule car with a distinctive prototype front wing system designed to simulate active aerodynamics for the 2026 Formula 1 regulations.
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George Russell disrupted the title narrative in Abu Dhabi by going quickest in FP3 ahead of Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. As Mercedes finds form at the last moment, McLaren and Red Bull remain closely matched, setting up a high‑pressure qualifying session that could decide the outcome of the 2025 Formula 1 season.
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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Following post-race claims by Helmut Marko and Red Bull staff that Kimi Antonelli intentionally yielded to Norris, the team issued apologies amid a harassment wave against the Mercedes rookie, confirming replay footage showed a genuine driving error.
Red Bull and Marko Backtrack After Antonelli Harassment Storm at Qatar GP 2025 Read More »
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.
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.
Explained: Why Oscar Piastri Was Penalized for Antonelli Clash at São Paulo GP Read More »
Lando Norris dominated the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix, extending his F1 championship lead after a dramatic race that saw Max Verstappen charge from the pitlane to the podium and title rival Oscar Piastri hit with a penalty.
2025 Brazilian GP Race Results: Norris Wins, Verstappen’s Epic Podium Comeback Read More »
Lando Norris masterfully managed a wet-to-dry sprint race to claim victory at Interlagos, but the story of the day was the intense battle with rookie Kimi Antonelli and a dramatic crash for championship rival Oscar Piastri.
Norris Holds Off Antonelli to Win São Paulo Sprint as Piastri Crashes Out Read More »
