The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Shovlin

Mercedes aims to end pole drought with upcoming Malaysia F1 upgrades

The Silver Arrows took pole for each of the opening 10 rounds of F1 2026, but has not taken any in the four since

Autosport · Sep 19

Mercedes reveals the "secret code" tactic behind Kimi Antonelli's Madrid-winning VSC call

Mercedes has explained how its secret-code system helps drivers prepare for potential race neutralisations - and how it played a role in Antonelli's Spanish GP victory

Motorsport · Sep 18

George Russell also set for F1 engine penalty – but Mercedes yet to decide when

With Kimi Antonelli set to take a back-of-the-grid penalty at the Italian GP, Mercedes is weighing up where is best for Geroge Russell to serve the same grid drop for an entire power unit change

Motorsport · Aug 30

Mercedes "chasing" George Russell improvement after messy Belgian GP Friday

Mercedes has identified why Russell had such a low-key brace of practice sessions at Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix

Motorsport · Jul 17

Mercedes confirms F1 upgrade strategy amid Ferrari and Red Bull resurgence

Andrew Shovlin has warned that Mercedes must keep improving its W17 to stay ahead of a resurgent Ferrari and Red Bull

Motorsport · Jul 8

Why F1 Barcelona test couldn't have gone better for Mercedes, according to Andrew Shovlin

Mercedes is the favourite for both constructors' and drivers' title glory in F1 2026, especially as it backed up said promise by being the standout in this week's Barcelona shakedown

Motorsport · Jan 30

Kimi Antonelli: Mercedes F1 suspension change cost me "two or three months"

Antonelli and his Mercedes Formula 1 team reflect on the costly suspension tweak that sent the Italian teenager's form into a tailspin through the middle part of 2025

Motorsport · Dec 31, 2025

Antonelli explains why Mercedes F1 suspension change cost him "two or three months"

Kimi Antonelli and his Mercedes Formula 1 team reflect on the costly suspension tweak that sent the Italian teenager's form into a tailspin through the middle part of 2025

Autosport · Dec 31, 2025

Why Mercedes flexed its wings in 2025 and how it responded to the FIA clampdown

Flexible wings helped Mercedes get on top of its development, but it also meant the team was more susceptible to the FIA’s clampdown on elastic components

Autosport · Dec 26, 2025

How Antonelli’s “very subtle” jump start happened at F1 Las Vegas GP

Antonelli landed a five-second penalty in Vegas despite keeping the clutch “fully pulled”

Autosport · Nov 26, 2025