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Everything that's left to play for in F1 2025

Now that McLaren has successfully defended its F1 constructors' title, what's left to play for beyond the drivers' title? Here are the major battlegrounds ahead of the final six rounds of the year...

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George Russell reveals dad’s stopwatch trick: ‘It took me six years to realise’

British F1 driver Russell has just signed a new and improved contract with Mercedes

The Independent UK

George Russell opens up about his childhood “anger and anxiety”

Russell bears witness to the sheer commitment required to climb the karting and single-seater ladder towards F1

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The Mercedes meeting that made Russell’s F1 career

George Russell reflects on his first meeting with Toto Wolff, which accelerated his rise towards Formula 1

Autosport

Wolff: Russell’s “underrated” talent meant Antonelli promotion was no risk

Speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange: New York, Toto Wolff praised George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who had earlier been confirmed as Mercedes’ 2026 driver line-up

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Toto Wolff: George Russell "was always underrated" in Lewis Hamilton comparison

Toto Wolff praised an 'underrated' George Russell after contract extension confirmation

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Mercedes finally confirms 2026 driver line-up amid George Russell speculation

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The factors behind Mercedes sticking to its F1 2026 masterplan with Russell and Antonelli

Mercedes put pen to paper to back lead driver George Russell while giving a vote of confidence to his understudy Andrea Kimi Antonelli as it prepares its 2026 Formula 1 assault

Autosport

Mercedes sticks to 2026 F1 masterplan as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli confirmed

Mercedes put pen to paper to back lead driver Russell while giving a vote of confidence to his understudy Antonelli as it prepares its 2026 Formula 1 assault

Motorsport

Mercedes announces Russell and Antonelli for 2026 F1 driver line-up

George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli will form the Mercedes pairing again next year

Autosport

George Russell confirmed in unchanged Mercedes driver line-up for 2026

The Briton will continue to be partnered by rookie Kimi Antonelli.

The Independent UK

Mercedes makes 2026 F1 driver line-up official

Russell and Antonelli will form the Mercedes pairing again next year

Motorsport

George Russell stays at Mercedes next season but door not shut on pursuit of Verstappen

George Russell will remain with Mercedes for next season after the Formula One team confirmed they would be sticking with their drivers in 2026

The Guardian - UK

Inside George Russell’s new Mercedes deal – and why Brit is now poised for F1 title charge

Analysis: Russell’s extension was a mere formality, but the specifics point to a driver ready for the next step

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F1 United States GP: Weather forecast, schedule and how to watch

Everything you need to know about the 2025 F1 United States Grand Prix - including the weather forecast, schedule and TV info

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The F1 record Lewis Hamilton just snatched away from Michael Schumacher

Lewis Hamilton is now on a 16-year streak for fastest laps – even better than Michael Schumacher

Autosport

The F1 record Schumacher just lost to Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton is now on a 16-year streak for fastest laps – even better than Michael Schumacher

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George Russell urged to give Mercedes ultimatum as Alpine opportunity considered

Guenther Steiner suggests that if George Russell cannot finalise a new deal with Mercedes, Alpine could swoop in

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Petronas CEO issues apology after Singapore GP champagne celebrations

Petronas president and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik apologised for taking part in the champagne celebrations on Mercedes' Singapore GP podium

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George Russell predicted to be fighting for multi-year Mercedes contract as leverage grows

Guenther Steiner says George Russell holds the leverage in his 2026 Mercedes contract talks thanks to strong results and the team's lack of viable alternatives

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Kimi Antonelli explains mistakes that cost him shot at F1 Singapore GP podium

Antonelli got a top-five finish in Singapore, which left him ruing a missed opportunity while getting satisfaction from his progress

Autosport

Antonelli explains mistakes that cost him shot at F1 Singapore GP podium

Andrea Kimi Antonelli got a top-five finish in Singapore, which left him ruing a missed opportunity while getting satisfaction from his progress

Autosport

"Good things take a while," says Wolff on Russell F1 contract talk

The Mercedes boss admitted that Russell has been “formidable” this year, but a new contract with the Silver Arrows is yet to be signed

Motorsport

Toto Wolff’s cryptic update on George Russell F1 contract: "Good things take a while”

The Mercedes boss admitted that Russell has been “formidable” this year, but a new contract with the Silver Arrows is yet to be signed

Motorsport

Why McLaren failed to repeat its 2024 Singapore GP dominance this year

After dominating the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, many expected a repeat performance from McLaren this year – here's why that didn’t happen

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