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Motor racing

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.

Lewis Hamilton says he’s still ‘all in’ for the foreseeable future

F1 announced a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host an African Grand Prix, something seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has actively campaigned for.
F1 announced a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host an African Grand Prix, something seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has actively campaigned for.

Alonso doubles down on backmarker driving standards, F1 rivals disagree

Fernando Alonso said after last weekend’s US Grand Prix that there was “a very low level of driving and lack of talent” in the bottom third of the grid.
Fernando Alonso said after last weekend’s US Grand Prix that there was “a very low level of driving and lack of talent” in the bottom third of the grid.

Perez extends Cadillac contract until 2029

Formula One F1 - Mexico City Grand Prix - Cadillac's Sergio Perez 300th GP showrun - Mexico City, Mexico - October 28, 2026 Cadillac's Sergio Perez during the showrun REUTERS/Daniel Becerril
Formula One F1 - Mexico City Grand Prix - Cadillac's Sergio Perez 300th GP showrun - Mexico City, Mexico - October 28, 2026 Cadillac's Sergio Perez during the showrun REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

From Formula 1 outsider to 300 starts: Sergio Perez marks milestone in Mexico

Cadillac’s Sergio Pere attended a press conference ahead of the upcoming Mexican GP.
Cadillac’s Sergio Pere attended a press conference ahead of the upcoming Mexican GP.

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.

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.

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