Mercedes stands apart from the grid’s pessimism about overtaking at Melbourne. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli explain why they believe the 2026 F1 season opener at Albert Park could deliver exciting racing.
Ferrari and Mercedes set the pace in 2026 F1 winter testing, with McLaren confirming they’re the teams to beat. Meanwhile, Aston Martin’s Honda nightmare leaves them stranded at the back of the grid.
F1 2026 Winter Testing Results: Ferrari & Mercedes Lead, Aston Martin Crisis Deepens Read More »
Kimi Antonelli topped Day 2 of Bahrain’s final F1 test with a 1m32.803s lap, as Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso suffered a track stoppage causing the day’s only red flag.
Antonelli Fastest as Aston Martin Breaks Down in Bahrain F1 Test Read More »
Mercedes’ George Russell topped Day 1 of Bahrain’s second F1 test with a 1m33.459s lap, as Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll suffered a gravel trap incident highlighting the team’s ongoing pre-season struggles.
Russell Fastest as Stroll’s Aston Martin Ends in Gravel at Bahrain F1 Test Read More »
Mercedes locks out top two positions on final day of first Bahrain test with Antonelli setting fastest time of the week, while Hamilton’s Ferrari causes late red flag after 150 laps.
Mercedes Dominates Bahrain Test Day 3 as Hamilton Red Flag Ends Session Read More »
Charles Leclerc maintains Ferrari’s pace with 1:34.273 on Day 2 of Bahrain testing, as Red Bull and Mercedes recover from morning setbacks; Alpine causes red flag with precautionary stop.
Leclerc Fastest as Red Bull and Mercedes Recover on Bahrain F1 Test Day 2 Read More »
Lando Norris sets fastest time on opening day of Bahrain F1 testing, but Mercedes suffers suspension issues, Aston Martin battles Honda power unit problems, and Racing Bulls faces fluid leak.
Norris Fastest as Mercedes, Aston Martin Hit Trouble in Bahrain F1 Test Read More »
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits Red Bull has set the F1 2026 standard after Bahrain testing, with superior energy deployment worth “a second per lap” on straights over consecutive laps.
Wolff Admits Red Bull, Not Mercedes, Is F1 2026 Benchmark After Bahrain Read More »
Zak Brown praises Red Bull Ford’s “very, very strong” engine performance at Barcelona testing, acknowledging 622 laps of reliable running while admitting he’d “rather not be as impressed” with his rival’s achievement.
“Hats Off”: Zak Brown Salutes Red Bull Ford Engine Surprise at Barcelona Read More »
Toto Wolff has launched a scathing attack on competitors questioning the legality of the Mercedes 2026 engine amidst a new controversy.
Wolff Attacks Rivals Over 2026 Engine Legality Read More »
