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Kimi Antonelli eyeing F1 2026 title fight with Mercedes currently favourite

The Italian is only 19 years old, but is still coming into 2026 talking about winning his maiden F1 title

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Mercedes F1 launch live: George Russell set to feature as 2026 car revealed

Follow live updates as Mercedes, the early favourites ahead of the new F1 season, launch their 2026 car

The Independent UK

Team by team: How Barcelona's F1 shakedown went for the 2026 field

Formula 1's 11-team grid received a first opportunity to sample its vastly different cars and power units in Barcelona, with differing results

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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

First images of striking Mercedes 2026 F1 car livery revealed ahead of pre-season test

The Silver Arrows are eyeing a strong 2026 season after four years without a world championship

The Independent UK

Every F1 team’s engine supplier for the 2026 season

There will be two new engine manufacturers in the same F1 season for the first time since 2000

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Which engine will each F1 team use in 2026?

There will be two new engine manufacturers in the same F1 season for the first time since 2000

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F1 2025 recap: George Russell manages tricky Mercedes to become best of the rest

Russell took the lead at Mercedes in a tricky season for the Silver Arrows to place best of the rest in the F1 standings

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Why George Russell doesn't crave a long-term F1 contract at Mercedes

George Russell says he doesn't need long-term security as he looks to renew his Mercedes Formula 1 deal, which is set to expire at the end of 2025.

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Why Russell doesn't crave a long-term Mercedes F1 contract

George Russell says he doesn't need long-term security as he looks to renew his Mercedes Formula 1 deal, which is set to expire at the end of 2025.

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How Mercedes got strategy "terribly wrong" in "catastrophic" F1 British GP

“When it rains, it pours.” Geroge Russell perfectly summed up a forgettable British Grand Prix for Mercedes as its catalogue of strategy call errors sank the Silver Arrows in the Silverstone rain.

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How Mercedes got its strategy “terribly wrong” in “catastrophic” F1 British GP

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Hamilton: I would recommend Mercedes F1 switch to Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton revealed he would give a glowing Mercedes reference to Max Verstappen, should the Dutchman decide its time to leave Red Bull and join the Silver Arrows in Formula 1.

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Lewis Hamilton would recommend Mercedes switch to Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton revealed he would give a glowing Mercedes reference to Max Verstappen, should the Dutchman decide its time to leave Red Bull and join the Silver Arrows.

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The Bahrain stress test that Mercedes passed "much better than expected"

In 2024 George Russell and Lewis Hamilton finished over 45 seconds behind winner Max Verstappen as the season got under way in Bahrain. Thirteen months on, Russell split the supreme McLarens in second place as the Silver Arrows appeared to pass an important stress test.

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Mercedes passes "much better than expected" Bahrain F1 stress test

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How Ferrari is helping Hamilton settle with Mercedes-inspired steering wheel software

The early signs have been positive for Lewis Hamilton. While the team has not been able to execute either race weekend in Australia and China perfectly, Hamilton took his first sprint pole and victory in Shanghai as a welcome boost to his stint with the Italian powerhouse.

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How Ferrari adjusted its software to help Hamilton settle in to the car and team

Ferrari is leaving no stone unturned to help Hamilton adjust to the team. The breakdown on how they adjusted his F1 steering wheel, to resemble Mercedes'.

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The Independent UK

I use it as fuel: Lewis Hamilton not bothered by criticism after Ferrari switch

Hamilton made the move following 12 seasons with Mercedes, but his form was indifferent in his final years at the Silver Arrows.

The Independent UK

F1 testing LIVE: Day 3 result as Hamilton trails Verstappen and Russell in final Bahrain session

Follow reaction after the end of the 2025 three-day pre-season test in Bahrain

The Independent UK

Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli passes driving test – just weeks before F1 debut

The 18-year-old Italian protégé is replacing Lewis Hamilton at the Silver Arrows this year

The Independent UK

Mercedes announce date of 2025 F1 car launch

The Silver Arrows, led by team principal Toto Wolff, begin a new era without Lewis Hamilton

The Independent UK

Valtteri Bottas reunites with Mercedes F1 team after missing out on 2025 seat

The Finnish driver will link up with the Silver Arrows in the paddock next year

The Independent UK

We’ll cheer on Lewis Hamilton if Mercedes can’t win 2025 title – Toto Wolff

Hamilton will race for Ferrari next season after ending his 12-year stint with the Silver Arrows.

Motorsport

F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, 2024 prize money and more

The 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship battle was one of the best in recent history, with McLaren beating Ferrari to the top spot in Abu Dhabi. McLaren entered the weekend on top with 640 points, leaving it 21 points ahead of its Italian rival, while the previous weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix saw…

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