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Toto Wolff opens up on Mercedes gamble that critics said would ‘burn’ Kimi Antonelli

Toto Wolff has explained how his own racing experience shapes his approach to managing and motivating Mercedes drivers

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F1 2026 team-mate battles: Are 'slower' drivers suddenly more competitive?

Three races into the 2026 season, we’re starting to get an idea of how the driver pairings on the F1 grid stack up

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Kimi Antonelli Topps card sells for over $200,000 in record-breaking auction

A one-of-a-kind Kimi Antonelli Topps trading card has sold for $201,910 at Goldin Auctions, setting a new record for the Mercedes driver’s memorabilia

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The three clues to the F1 start problem Antonelli is aiming to solve

Kimi Antonelli leads the Formula 1 world championship, but has made bad getaways in three out of four starts (including the sprint in China), each for different reasons. That's why he's working to refine his start procedure to further strengthen his title credentials

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The biggest surprises and disappointments of F1's 2026 field so far

Most teams and drivers had high expectations heading into F1's new era, but who has impressed - and who has failed to deliver?

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Kimi Antonelli’s honesty with media will inevitably change, says David Coulthard

David Coulthard believes Kimi Antonelli’s open and upbeat media persona will fade over time as the pressures of Formula 1 and a title fight begin to take their toll

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The new F1 rule which makes Antonelli expect Ferrari to close in on Mercedes

Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities is new for the 2026 F1 campaign, allowing manufacturers with an inferior power unit more chances to upgrade

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After Kimi Antonelli, this is every F1 driver to win their first two races back to back

Antonelli is one of just 10 drivers to win their second race straight after taking their first victory, here they all are

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Question of the week: Is George Russell still a title favourite?

Russell had long been regarded as this year’s title favourite, even before the 2026 cars hit the track – but after three races, it is not him who leads the championship

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Kimi Antonelli’s “tremendous" Japanese GP recovery drive applauded as win makes F1 history

Alex Brundle praised Kimi Antonelli’s assured Japanese GP drive after he recovered from a poor start to become F1’s youngest-ever championship leader

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Kimi Antonelli identifies area for improvement amid F1 title fight

The Mercedes driver took the F1 championship lead by winning the Japanese GP on Sunday, but he feels there is still an area he must improve upon

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Jacques Villeneuve spots key Mercedes F1 weakness despite Kimi Antonelli’s Japanese GP win

Jacques Villeneuve believes Mercedes’ 2026 car is vulnerable in dirty air despite Antonelli’s Japanese GP win, with both drivers struggling to recover through traffic

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What international media are saying about Kimi Antonelli’s Japan victory

Kimi Antonelli’s victory in the Japanese Grand Prix – and his rise to becoming the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history – has dominated headlines worldwide. The international press is largely in agreement: yes, the safety car helped, but his pace made the difference

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Oscar Piastri enjoys 'one of his best' F1 weekends but still work to do for McLaren

The McLaren driver took his first podium of 2026 with second at the Japanese Grand Prix

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George Russell frustrated by bad luck after losing F1 championship lead

Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday meaning he overtook team-mate Russell at the top of the F1 standings

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George Russell urged to "reassert himself" at Mercedes amid Kimi Antonelli threat

David Coulthard has warned that George Russell must assert his authority at Mercedes after Kimi Antonelli’s rapid rise intensified their early title fight

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Jenson Button explains why George Russell can handle Kimi Antonelli threat at Mercedes

Jenson Button believes George Russell has the experience and mentality to cope with the pressure of a Mercedes team-mate battle with Kimi Antonelli

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Karun Chandhok impressed by Kimi Antonelli: "Had the upper hand" over George Russell all weekend

Karun Chandhok praised Kimi Antonelli’s consistent speed at Suzuka after the Mercedes driver outperformed George Russell to take Japanese GP pole

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Toto Wolff admits George Russell faces Japanese GP challenge after Mercedes tweak backfires

Toto Wolff has warned George Russell will carry a disadvantage into the Japanese Grand Prix after a Mercedes set-up tweak

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Five quick takeaways from F1 Japanese GP qualifying

Here is what we learned from qualifying at Suzuka on Saturday

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Long-run analysis: Is Mercedes sandbagging in Japan?

McLaren ended up with the quickest time overall on Friday – yet that doesn’t say much about the true pecking order in Japan

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Kimi Antonelli faces George Russell challenge as Alex Brundle spots weakness

Alex Brundle believes Kimi Antonelli has the pace to challenge George Russell for the 2026 F1 title if he can cut out the small mistakes that come with inexperience

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F1 Japanese GP: Piastri halts Mercedes dominance by topping FP2

Mercedes took a 1-2 in opening practice at Suzuka, but Piastri went quickest in FP2, having controlled the session throughout

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F1 Japanese GP: Oscar Piastri halts Mercedes dominance by topping FP2

Mercedes took a 1-2 in opening practice at Suzuka, but Piastri went quickest in FP2, having controlled the session throughout

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David Coulthard shares behind-the-scenes details of emotional Kimi Antonelli Chinese GP interview

David Coulthard reflected on the emotional moment Kimi Antonelli broke down in tears after securing his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix

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