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Mercedes

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc fastest in Mexico practice, Kimi Antonelli returns from sickness

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in action during the practice session, ahead of the Nov 1 Mexico City Grand Prix.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in action during the practice session, ahead of the Nov 1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Mercedes’ George Russell says poor season will not define his F1 career

George Russell is second in the F1 drivers’ standings, behind teammate and impending champion Kimi Antonelli.
George Russell is second in the F1 drivers’ standings, behind teammate and impending champion Kimi Antonelli.

Russell admits absence of rivalry because he cannot match Antonelli

Mercedes' British F1 driver George Russell gestures during the official Formula One Press conference at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City on Oct 29.
Mercedes' British F1 driver George Russell gestures during the official Formula One Press conference at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City on Oct 29.

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli ready for final push to become F1’s youngest champion

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrating on the podium on Oct 25, after winning the United States Grand Prix.
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrating on the podium on Oct 25, after winning the United States Grand Prix.

Mercedes to cut more jobs as Chinese competition bites

German carmakers have struggled with cutthroat competition and falling demand in China, the world’s largest car market, leading to painful adjustments at home.
German carmakers have struggled with cutthroat competition and falling demand in China, the world’s largest car market, leading to painful adjustments at home.

Mercedes spent millions on nurturing Antonelli after Ferrari said no

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli set to become Italy’s first Formula 1 champion in 73 years, and F1’s youngest ever.
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli set to become Italy’s first Formula 1 champion in 73 years, and F1’s youngest ever.

Born racer Kimi Antonelli has plenty more dreams to fulfil

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium after winning the United States Grand Prix.
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium after winning the United States Grand Prix.

Wolff hits back at fellow Austrian Marko over Russell comments

Formula One F1 - United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. - October 24, 2026 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is interviewed after Andrea Kimi Antonelli finishes in pole position IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jerome Miron
Formula One F1 - United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. - October 24, 2026 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is interviewed after Andrea Kimi Antonelli finishes in pole position IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jerome Miron

In the Driver’s Seat

Surely, Kimi Antonelli will manifest his world championship title in Mexico

Winner Kimi Antonelli celebrates with the Mercedes team during the US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas on Oct 25, in Austin, Texas.
Winner Kimi Antonelli celebrates with the Mercedes team during the US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas on Oct 25, in Austin, Texas.

Russell searching for F1 answers after off day in Austin

Formula One F1 - United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. - October 25, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell arrives ahead of the race REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee
Formula One F1 - United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. - October 25, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell arrives ahead of the race REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee

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