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Charles Leclerc

Youngest Formula One title leader Kimi Antonelli to keep ‘raising bar’ after Japan win

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, 19, celebrating on the podium after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on March 29.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, 19, celebrating on the podium after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on March 29.

Kimi Antonelli takes pole for Japanese Grand Prix in Mercedes 1-2 as team stamp early dominance

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 28, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 28, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

In the Driver’s Seat

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.

Kimi Antonelli takes first Formula One win with Mercedes one-two in Chinese Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli passes the chequered flag to win the Chinese Grand Prix REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli passes the chequered flag to win the Chinese Grand Prix REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

F1 leader Russell wins Shanghai sprint for Mercedes

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 14, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates after winning the sprint race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 14, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates after winning the sprint race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Australian GP winner Russell says give new F1 era a chance

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 8, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 8, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Hollie Adams

George Russell warns that Mercedes must raise game despite one-two at Australian Grand Prix

Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix.

F1 likely to drop Bahrain and Saudi races without replacements amid Gulf conflict

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 12, 2025 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during qualifying REUTERS/Rula Rouhana
Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 12, 2025 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during qualifying REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

Aston Martin feel ‘powerless’ as battery problem risks Australian Grand Prix participation

Aston Martin mechanics work on the car of Canadian driver Lance Stroll in the pits during the second practice session of the Australian Grand Prix.
Aston Martin mechanics work on the car of Canadian driver Lance Stroll in the pits during the second practice session of the Australian Grand Prix.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc marries long-time partner Alexandra Saint Mleux

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux got married in a private ceremony in Monaco, on Feb 28.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux got married in a private ceremony in Monaco, on Feb 28.

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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.