Kimi Antonelli warned "pressure will ramp up" in F1 title fight Jamie Chadwick believes Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has handled the pressure of his title challenge well so far Motorsport · Sep 24
Where has it all gone so wrong for Formula 1 pre-season favourite George Russell? IN FOCUS: The Mercedes driver, a heavy favourite back in March, has seen his confidence eroded and championship tilt fall away as Kimi Antonelli, eight years his junior, cruises towards his maiden title. Kieran Jackson takes a look at why The Independent UK · Sep 24
George Russell takes advantage as Kimi Antonelli struggles in practice in Baku The Briton is 81 points behind Antonelli in the championship standings. The Independent UK · Sep 24
F1 Azerbaijan GP: George Russell tops FP1 as Kimi Antonelli suffers Mercedes trouble Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has lost valuable track time at Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate George Russell topped opening practice Motorsport · Sep 24
F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell fastest in first practice as Antonelli's Mercedes breaks down Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has lost valuable track time at Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate George Russell topped opening practice Autosport · Sep 24
Lewis Hamilton details new Ferrari F1 goal and rejects ‘doom and gloom’ season The seven-time world champion has fallen out of title contention as he now trails Kimi Antonelli by 101 points The Independent UK · Sep 24
F1 Azerbaijan GP: Thursday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch What time free practice 1 and free practice 2 start at the 2026 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, plus the full Baku schedule, weather forecast and how to watch live Motorsport · Sep 23
George Russell forced to "rewire his brain" amid Kimi Antonelli struggles, says David Coulthard David Coulthard assesses the Mercedes intra-team battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell Motorsport · Sep 23
Russell's theory on his big hope for F1 2027 – and Antonelli's reply Better-balanced tyres could enable a more ‘natural' driving style, but other technical changes could have a greater impact Autosport · Sep 23
Lando Norris predicted to overtake George Russell in 2026 F1 standings Guenther Steiner has backed Lando Norris to overtake George Russell for second in the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship Motorsport · Sep 20
George Russell praised for honest admission about Kimi Antonelli's F1 form David Coulthard has praised George Russell for publicly admitting that Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli is currently outperforming him as the 2026 title slips away Motorsport · Sep 19
Max Verstappen jokes about Kimi Antonelli’s F1 lead: “I’m definitely not having a comeback!” Verstappen says Antonelli should not think about a looming F1 title despite his large championship lead, but concedes that any threat in the remaining races will not come from him Motorsport · Sep 18
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
Autosport magazine: Antonelli and a Can-Am celebration We look at the man set to end Italy’s long wait for an F1 world champion and highlight one of the most iconic categories in motorsport history Autosport · Sep 17
Autosport · Sep 16 Bruising F1 2026 will not be the end for Russell - Wolff The Briton was the pre-season favourite for the 2026 F1 title, but he has instead been dominated by his sophomore team-mate
Autosport · Sep 15 Russell and Hamilton concede F1 2026 title chances as Antonelli dominates As Kimi Antonelli benefitted from a VSC to pick up yet another win at F1's Spanish Grand Prix, he has knocked the last remaining glimmers of hope out of his closest chasers
Motorsport · Sep 15 Mercedes explains why George Russell pitted under VSC at Madring The timing of the VSC was highly detrimental to Russell’s race in Madrid, and it was perhaps surprising for him to pit then; Mercedes has expanded on its strategy call
Motorsport · Sep 14 Nico Rosberg stunned by Kimi Antonelli's "unbelievable" maturity in 2026 F1 title fight Nico Rosberg has praised Kimi Antonelli’s remarkable maturity under pressure
Motorsport · Sep 14 George Russell told to turn focus to 2027 as title bid branded "a write-off" after Spanish GP James Hinchcliffe believes George Russell should use the rest of the 2026 season to prepare for 2027
Motorsport · Sep 14 His worst races would be enough: The remarkable stats behind Kimi Antonelli’s title hopes The Mercedes youngster has one hand on the F1 drivers’ crown after his win in Spain, here’s what it would take for him to clinch the title
The Independent UK · Sep 14 The huge change F1 must make after boring race on Madrid debut COMMENT: Toto Wolff described it as ‘‘a mini-Monaco,’ but the 22-turn Madring circuit desperately needs altering to ensure more overtaking opportunities, reports Kieran Jackson from Madrid
Motorsport · Sep 14 Who slept best last night: Lando Norris Lando Norris lost a near-certain Madrid victory through sheer bad luck - but there was something much more important to take away from his weekend
Motorsport · Sep 13 Winners and losers from F1's underwhelming Spanish Grand Prix As reigning world champion Lando Norris was robbed of a third season win at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli further showed off his bulletproof armour
The Economic Times · Sep 13 No luck for Norris as Antonelli becomes Madring's first F1 winner Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. A timely virtual safety car intervention significantly altered the race's outcome. Lando Norris experienced misfortune, losing his commanding lead during the crucial period. Max Verstappen finished second, while Norris recovered to claim third place. Antonelli extended his championship…
Motorsport · Sep 13 How brutal VSC timing turned Lando Norris’ Spanish GP upside down A VSC at this year's Spanish Grand Prix resulted in the early - and runaway - leader losing a victory to Kimi Antonelli. Here's how it played out