The Latest Breaking News from Mercedes

What's actually going on with George Russell's FIA cooling vest complaints

As George Russell calls on Formula 1's governing body to make cooling vests mandatory, here's what actually going on

Motorsport · Oct 3

McLaren explains recurring Norris straightline speed issue after Bahrain GP qualifying

Lando Norris' lack of speed at the end of straights proved to be an issue in last week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix - and this has resurfaced in Malaysia

Autosport · Oct 3

Andrea Stella explains recurring Lando Norris straightline speed issue after Bahrain GP qualifying

Norris' lack of speed at the end of straights proved to be an issue in last week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix - and this has resurfaced in Malaysia

Motorsport · Oct 3

George Russell confident poor qualifying does not end his chances in Malaysia

Max Verstappen claimed his first pole of the year and he will be joined on the front row by Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton.

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Kimi Antonelli eyes aggressive undercut attack in F1 Malaysia

Kimi Antonelli places his hopes in strategy after a disappointing qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix

Motorsport · Oct 3

Starting grid for the 2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Max Verstappen (Red Bull) took pole position after qualifying for the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, held in Malaysia at the Sepang circuit. See the provisional starting grid, pending its final validation by the FIA.

Motorsport · Oct 3

Toto Wolff: "Something else is going on" after Bahrain qualifying troubles

Toto Wolff says Mercedes is facing problems it has not seen all season after its substantial Sepang upgrade failed to deliver the expected pace

Motorsport · Oct 3

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on intriguing front row as F1 returns to Malaysia

Verstappen delivered an emphatic lap for his first pole of the year with George Russell down the order

The Independent UK · Oct 3

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Max Verstappen dominates for first pole of 2026

The Red Bull driver topped all three sessions and is joined on the front row by old title rival Hamilton

Motorsport · Oct 3

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen dominates for first pole of 2026 from Hamilton

The Red Bull driver topped all three sessions and is joined on the front row by old rival Lewis Hamilton

Autosport · Oct 3