The Latest Breaking News from Mercedes

Impossible for Verstappen to repeat Suzuka heroics in Bahrain - Horner

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner fears McLaren is "a few tenths" too quick for any of its rivals in Bahrain, with a repeat of Max Verstappen's outstanding Suzuka victory unlikely.

Motorsport · Apr 11, 2025

Oscar Piastri leads McLaren one-two in Bahrain practice as F1 talks take place

McLaren’s rivals have tipped them to dominate here at the Sakhir circuit.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

F1 Bahrain GP: McLaren fastest again as Piastri tops Norris in FP2

Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris to top a McLaren 1-2 in Formula 1's second practice session at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Autosport · Apr 11, 2025

F1 Bahrain GP: Norris tops scorching FP1 from Gasly, Hamilton

McLaren driver Lando Norris led the way in opening practice for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix held in scorching hot conditions.

Autosport · Apr 11, 2025

F1 Bahrain GP: Norris tops FP1 as rookies get to grips with F1

McLaren driver Lando Norris led the way in opening practice for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix.

Motorsport · Apr 11, 2025

Defective Takata airbags prompt mass recall of popular car models in France

The French transport ministry has ordered Toyota and Mercedes to take 20 models off the road, due to faulty airbags that could explode and seriously injure drivers.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 11, 2025

How BYD's Porsche-Fighting Luxury EV Parallel Parks By Sliding

BYD is doubling down on its European conquest plans by introducing a new luxury brand called Denza. Its goal: to compete with the West's classic premium brands, including BMW, Audi, Mercedes and Volvo. And it can do something they can't do: turn parking into magic. 

InsideEVs · Apr 10, 2025

Robert Reid, deputy president for sport, becomes latest FIA executive to resign

Robert Reid, who has had disagreements with the FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has resigned, saying ‘motorsport deserves leadership that is accountable’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025

Why the FIA driver grading debate dominated the British GT 2025 opener

The 2025 British GT season wasn’t even a race old when complaints began roaming around the paddock during the Donington Park opener last weekend.

Autosport · Apr 10, 2025

Russell sympathises with Sainz’s “pretty expensive poo” at Japanese Grand Prix

George Russell has explained the bathroom-based pressures facing Formula 1 drivers ahead of a grand prix in the wake of Carlos Sainz being hit with a fine for missing the start of the national anthem at Suzuka.

Autosport · Apr 10, 2025