George Russell reacts to prospect of Mercedes signing arch rival Max Verstappen Verstappen’s tricky start to the season at Red Bull has again ignited speculation over his future The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025
F1 On Jeddah's Streets - Talking Points Ahead Of The Saudi Arabian GP This weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the final leg of the first 'triple header' of the season. International Business Times · Apr 17, 2025
Martin Brundle reveals George Russell concern amid Max Verstappen speculation The Formula 1 world champion has been linked with a move away from Red Bull after struggling so far this season, despite victory in Japan The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025
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. Autosport · Apr 14, 2025
Mercedes passes "much better than expected" Bahrain F1 stress test 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. Motorsport · Apr 14, 2025
George Russell edges closer to new Mercedes F1 deal George Russell’s strong start to the 2025 Formula 1 season appears to be paying off both on and off the track, as talks over a new Mercedes contract move forward. Motorsport · Apr 14, 2025
Russell moves closer to new Mercedes F1 contract George Russell’s strong start to the 2025 Formula 1 season appears to be paying off both on and off the track, as talks over a new Mercedes contract move forward. Autosport · Apr 14, 2025
Mercedes under investigation over Q2 garage exit incident at Bahrain GP George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli have both been summoned by the Bahrain Grand Prix stewards for entering the fast lane of the pitlane before a Q2 restart time was officially declared in Formula 1 qualifying. Autosport · Apr 12, 2025
Why Bottas has the edge over Perez in 2026 F1 return race The best visualisation of just how different Formula 1 life has become for Valtteri Bottas was formed in 2025 Bahrain pre-season testing, when Motorsport.com found him, wheel gun in hand, in the Mercedes pitbox. Motorsport · Apr 2, 2025
The story behind Andrea Kimi Antonelli's F1 debut Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s smartphone pings to signal the arrival of his Thursday schedule. As with all things Mercedes, its promptness is matched by its detail: a little over 24 hours remain until his first race-weekend track session as a fully-fledged Formula 1 driver, but he has already been in Melbourne… Autosport · Apr 1, 2025
Behind the scenes: Inside Antonelli's Formula 1 debut Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s smartphone pings to signal the arrival of his Thursday schedule. As with all things Mercedes, its promptness is matched by its detail: a little over 24 hours remain until his first race-weekend track session as a fully-fledged Formula 1 driver, but he has already been in Melbourne… Motorsport · Apr 1, 2025
The message Red Bull has sent to young talent with its Lawson and Tsunoda swap Christian Klien, Scott Speed, Sebastien Bourdais, Daniil Kvyat (twice), Pierre Gasly, Nyck de Vries, Daniel Ricciardo – the list of drivers being replaced mid-season by Red Bull or its sister team is lengthy. As of this week, Liam Lawson joins that group and, in a way, he’s even a record-breaker:… Autosport · Mar 28, 2025
Wolff: F1 would look silly if it shortens 2026 power unit cycle Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff believes the series would look 'silly and erratic' if it were to introduce V10 engines before 2031 and reduce the planned five-year period for the 2026 hybrids. Autosport · Mar 27, 2025
‘Warrior’ George Russell one of ‘top three’ drivers in F1, claims Toto Wolff The Brit is nine points behind compatriot and championship leader Lando Norris and one point off Max Verstappen in second place The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025
Autosport · Mar 24, 2025 How Antonelli earned 'driver of the day' status in Chinese GP When Formula 1 revealed that Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli had won its driver of the day poll, having crossed the finishing line in eighth place, this news generated the customarily sneering response. When team boss Toto Wolff congratulated his driver over the team radio, the eye-rolling was almost palpable.
Motorsport · Mar 24, 2025 How Antonelli won 'driver of the day' poll in F1 Chinese GP When Formula 1 revealed that Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli had won its driver of the day poll, having crossed the finishing line in eighth place, this news generated the customarily sneering response. When team boss Toto Wolff congratulated his driver over the team radio, the eye-rolling was almost palpable.
Motorsport · Mar 22, 2025 How can Red Bull solve its Lawson problem? Our writers have their say The 2025 Formula 1 season is not even two rounds old and already Red Bull is facing the same questions it pondered for the majority of last season.
Autosport · Mar 22, 2025 How do you solve a problem like Red Bull? Our writers have their say The 2025 Formula 1 season is not even two rounds old and already Red Bull is facing the same questions it pondered for the majority of last season.
Motorsport · Mar 18, 2025 HAM not your man – Toto still looking out for Hamilton despite Ferrari F1 switch Toto Wolff always said it was going to be strange watching Lewis Hamilton race in the red of Ferrari – and it seems the Mercedes boss has still not quite come to terms with it.
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025 Toto Wolff claims it’s ‘clear’ how Mercedes can close gap to McLaren George Russell was third and Kimi Antonelli fourth on his debut in Melbourne but Wolff said it was obvious to Mercedes where they can improve
The Times of India · Mar 18, 2025 Toto Wolff says he was looking out for 3 drivers at Australian Grand Prix: “I very much care how Lewis Hamilton is doing” Lewis Hamilton has bid farewell to Mercedes after spending 12 successful years with the team, but some things take time to settle. As Hamilton raced in Ferrari colors for the first time at the Australian Grand Prix, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff couldn’t help but keep an eye on him on…
Autosport · Mar 16, 2025 "Very impressive" Antonelli reinstated in fourth after penalty is reversed Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been promoted to fourth on his Formula 1 debut in the Australian Grand Prix after Mercedes successfully appealed a five-second penalty for an unsafe release.
Autosport · Mar 16, 2025 Tears, tribulations and impressing Toto – F1 rookies round-up Despite the majority having previous Formula 1 experience, history will reflect that six rookies started the 2025 season at the Australian Grand Prix – and it was a chastening experience for all but one of them.
Autosport · Mar 15, 2025 Move over, Leclerc, Antonelli is already F1’s most exciting driver to watch Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff. The Mercedes partnership is no more, but between them, they’ve made Formula 1 even more interesting in separate single pen strokes.
Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025 F1 director bought six real F2 cars for Brad Pitt and Damson Idris to drive One of the film’s producers Sir Lewis Hamilton said he had found Pitt’s driving to be ‘really impressive’.