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Kimi Antonelli’s road to F1 2026: In pictures

One of the sports most promising young talents, Kimi Antonelli starts his second season in F1 as a Mercedes driver at the beginning of a new rule set.

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Early pecking order and Verstappen’s concerns: 7 key takeaways from F1 testing

After three weeks in Barcelona and Bahrain, F1 heads to Melbourne. But what are the main lessons from pre-season testing? From Mercedes’ favourite status to interesting tech solutions, here are the key takeaways

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Analysis: Is F1 engine vote a fair solution after Mercedes kept FIA 'in the loop'?

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff ‘philosophically’ disagrees with the vote on the compression ratio, but says the political reality in F1 has led to a ‘storm in a teacup’. What is the background?

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Stefano Domenicali hints at return of much-loved F1 race for 2027: ‘Stay tuned’

Formula 1’s chief executive insisted the sport won’t go over 24 races but an old track looks set for a comeback

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Explained: Why the FIA is putting Mercedes' F1 engine solution to a vote

Despite Mercedes having kept the FIA “in the loop” over the compression ratio, the governing body still feels the need to let F1 manufacturers vote. What is the background, and what are the next steps?

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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff lashes out at critics as he makes shock Epstein reference

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Toto Wolff makes shock Epstein reference as he launches foul-mouthed rant amid fresh Mercedes controversy

Toto Wolff has hit back at critics of Mercedes ahead of the new F1 season

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Toto Wolff: F1 compression ratio drama "a storm in a teacup"

Mercedes sparked fury with its innovative compression ratio design for F1 2026

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All Mercedes teams praise Red Bull’s new engine – but how political is it?

The Mercedes-powered teams collectively singled Red Bull out during the first week of F1 testing in Bahrain, but is that justified? And to what extent is it related to political discussions in the background?

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Why Mercedes’ praise of Red Bull’s F1 engine may not tell the full story

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Red Bull fears it’s slower than F1’s top three: “Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren are faster”

Pierre Wache dismissed Toto Wolff’s claim that Red Bull is “the benchmark” in 2026, and instead said that three rivals are currently quicker

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Red Bull: “We are the fourth team – Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren are faster”

Pierre Wache dismissed Toto Wolff’s claim that Red Bull is “the benchmark” in 2026, and instead said that three rivals are currently quicker

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Mercedes is sandbagging amid F1 engine row, Max Verstappen claims

Verstappen believes Mercedes is holding back a significant amount of pace ahead of the 2026 F1 season. According to him, the compression ratio makes a much bigger difference than Toto Wolff is suggesting

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Verstappen hints at extreme Mercedes sandbagging: “I know what happens in Melbourne”

Max Verstappen believes Mercedes is holding back a significant amount of pace ahead of the 2026 F1 season, and he believes the compression ratio trick makes a bigger difference than Toto Wolff is suggesting

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Toto Wolff reacts to Andrea Kimi Antonelli crashing his rare Mercedes-AMG company car

Toto Wolff joked that Andrea Kimi Antonelli's ego was bruised after he crashed his rare Mercedes-AMG company car days after receiving it

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Toto Wolff reveals Mercedes-AMG influence on NLS date switch to open door for Max Verstappen

Toto Wolff has revealed that Mercedes-AMG helped push to move the Nürburgring 24 Hours preparation race dates so Max Verstappen can compete

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Sainz offers intriguing F1 2026 engine insight as Red Bull Ford "a step ahead"

Carlos Sainz backs Toto Wolff's view that Red Bull Ford's hybrid engines are setting an early benchmark at Bahrain's first Formula 1 test

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Carlos Sainz: Red Bull Ford "a clear step ahead" on crucial hybrid usage

Carlos Sainz backs Toto Wolff's view that Red Bull Ford's hybrid engines are setting an early benchmark at Bahrain's first Formula 1 test

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The Independent UK

F1 2026 testing live: Antonelli leads Mercedes one-two on final day in Bahrain

Follow live F1 updates as all 11 teams build up to the new season with a test at the Bahrain International Circuit

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'Runs smoothly': Piastri happy with first Bahrain test

Australian Oscar Piastri is happy with his first public outing of the new McLaren at Bahrain pre-season testing, after finishing fifth fastest.

The Independent UK

Toto Wolff begins F1 mind games with bold Red Bull ‘benchmark’ claim

Wolff’s comments came after witnessing the performance of Red Bull Ford’s new power unit at pre-season testing in Bahrain

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton sends message to F1 chiefs amid engine controversy

Lewis Hamilton has called for an ‘equal playing field’ heading into the new season

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Wolff: Mercedes "screwed" if FIA and F1 side with rivals in engine row

Toto Wolff says Mercedes will not take legal action if the FIA adjusts the compression ratio checks for the 2026 F1 season. He adds the consequences for Melbourne would be “unclear” in that scenario

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Toto Wolff on F1 engine row: “Until Friday, I had the impression that things wouldn't change”

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Red Bull-Ford engine "the benchmark" in F1 Bahrain test, rivals claim

Mercedes Formula 1 boss shrugs off the early hype around his team and suggests Red Bull Ford has the stronger 2026 power unit

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