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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.

Mercedes' Wolff says too early for title talk after Antonelli's first F1 win

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates with a trophy on the podium after winning 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 celebrates with a trophy on the podium after winning the Chinese Grand Prix REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Wolff 'overwhelmed' by Antonelli's first win and China podium

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates after winning the Chinese Grand Prix with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and race engineer Peter Bonnington REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates after winning the Chinese Grand Prix with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and race engineer Peter Bonnington REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Hamilton feels closer to winning again after ending podium drought

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates with a trophy on the podium after finishing third place in the Chinese Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates with a trophy on the podium after finishing third place in the Chinese Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

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

Just the beginning, says pole record-setter Kimi Antonelli

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (right), who placed third in qualifying, congratulates Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli on achieving pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (right), who placed third in qualifying, congratulates Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli on achieving pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix.

Mercedes' Russell says new F1 rules makes racing more like karting

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

Ferrari to run radical 'Macarena' wing in China first practice

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 12, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. REUTERS/Go Nakamura
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 12, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. REUTERS/Go Nakamura

Max Verstappen jokes new F1 cars ‘more like Mario Kart’

Red Bull's Max Verstappen attends a press conference ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen attends a press conference ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.

In the Driver’s Seat

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.

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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.