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Mercedes

Thousands thrilled by Mercedes F1 car demos along Orchard Road

Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti doing a “doughnut” during adidas’ Orchard Ignition event on Aug 30.
Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti doing a “doughnut” during adidas’ Orchard Ignition event on Aug 30.

‘My dad sold our family house’: Mercedes’ third driver Fred Vesti chases F1 dream

Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti, at adidas Brand Centre Orchard on Aug 29, 2026.
Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti, at adidas Brand Centre Orchard on Aug 29, 2026.

F1 leaders Mercedes granted engine upgrades, none for Red Bull

Mercedes can make one additional engine homologation in 2026 and another in 2027.
Mercedes can make one additional engine homologation in 2026 and another in 2027.

Judges will take weeks to rule on Formula One’s Monaco GP appeal

Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar celebrating with the trophy on the podium after finishing third in the Monaco Grand Prix at the Circuit de Monaco on June 7.
Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar celebrating with the trophy on the podium after finishing third in the Monaco Grand Prix at the Circuit de Monaco on June 7.

Lewis Hamilton accepts that sarcastic radio messages did not show him in best light

Lewis Hamilton was frustrated at being held up behind Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc during the Dutch Grand Prix on Aug 23.
Lewis Hamilton was frustrated at being held up behind Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc during the Dutch Grand Prix on Aug 23.

Mercedes ‘haven’t got the money’ for upgrade packages: Toto Wolff

Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli (left) and George Russell celebrate on the podium after placing second and third at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli (left) and George Russell celebrate on the podium after placing second and third at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

Mercedes no longer have the fastest car in F1, says Antonelli

Formula One F1 - Dutch Grand Prix - Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands - August 23, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in action during the race REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Formula One F1 - Dutch Grand Prix - Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands - August 23, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in action during the race REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

In The Driver’s Seat

McLaren rivals beware: Lando Norris is back in the chase with consecutive wins

McLaren’s Lando Norris (centre) celebrates on the podium with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli (left) and George Russell after the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix on Aug 23.
McLaren’s Lando Norris (centre) celebrates on the podium with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli (left) and George Russell after the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix on Aug 23.

George Russell defends Mercedes team orders against himself at Dutch Grand Prix

George Russell was in second place late in the race with Antonelli closing in fast.
George Russell was in second place late in the race with Antonelli closing in fast.

Formula One leader Antonelli to take grid drop at Monza home race

Formula One F1 - Dutch Grand Prix - Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands - August 22, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli reacts after qualifying in third place REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Formula One F1 - Dutch Grand Prix - Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands - August 22, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli reacts after qualifying in third place REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

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