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Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli could be the F1 darling Italy is waiting for

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli celebrating his Japanese Grand Prix win at the Suzuka circuit on March 29.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli celebrating his Japanese Grand Prix win at the Suzuka circuit on March 29.

With ‘Bono’ by his side, Kimi Antonelli could finally find what Mercedes are looking for

From left: Chinese Grand Prix winner Kimi Antonelli with Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton on the podium on March 15.
From left: Chinese Grand Prix winner Kimi Antonelli with Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton on the podium on March 15.

A flawed but promising brave new world for F1

Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls greetings fans at the Australian Grand Prix on March 8. The Briton hit F1 like a meteor as he scooped eighth place in a car running short of boost by the end.
Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls greetings fans at the Australian Grand Prix on March 8. The Briton hit F1 like a meteor as he scooped eighth place in a car running short of boost by the end.

The Big Question: Is Lewis Hamilton’s time at the top of Formula One over? 

epa12571463 Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives ahead of a practice session for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 05 December 2025. The 2025 Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be held at the Yas Marina Circuit racetrack on 07 December.  EPA/ALI HAIDER
epa12571463 Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives ahead of a practice session for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 05 December 2025. The 2025 Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be held at the Yas Marina Circuit racetrack on 07 December.  EPA/ALI HAIDER

Lando Norris, the Formula One world champion, is a class act

McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates with this team after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion.
McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates with this team after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion.

McLaren nightmare gives F1 a three-horse finale in Abu Dhabi

Race winner Max Verstappen (second from left), McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Williams' Carlos Sainz (far right) at post-race interviews after the Qatar Grand Prix.
Race winner Max Verstappen (second from left), McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Williams' Carlos Sainz (far right) at post-race interviews after the Qatar Grand Prix.

Thanks to a micrometer, a macro shift is on the cards as Max Verstappen’s F1 comeback gathers pace

Red Bull's Max Verstappen lifting his trophy in triumph after winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Nov 22.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen lifting his trophy in triumph after winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Nov 22.

Max Verstappen’s mellow moments show he is not just F1’s anti-hero

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (left) pouring champagne on Mercedes'Kimi Antonelli as they celebrate on the podium after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (left) pouring champagne on Mercedes'Kimi Antonelli as they celebrate on the podium after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Norris v Piastri battle is great box office for Formula One

Fans are pictured holding posters depicting McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in traditional Day of the Dead apparel ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.
Fans are pictured holding posters depicting McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in traditional Day of the Dead apparel ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.

McLaren need a strategy relook with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen on the rampage

Max Verstappen celebrating with the Red Bull team after the Dutchman won the Formula One United States Grand Prix on Oct 19.
Max Verstappen celebrating with the Red Bull team after the Dutchman won the Formula One United States Grand Prix on Oct 19.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.