George Russell announces a “decisive test” at Suzuka: F1 plays big with its new rules
The Mercedes driver believes that the Japanese Grand Prix could reveal the true value of the 2026 regulations on track spectacle.
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Kimi Antonelli reveals the secret of his historic pole in Shanghai
At just 19 years old, Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest pole-sitter in F1 history thanks to an impeccable session at the Chinese Grand Prix.
George Russell takes a breather after an eventful Chinese weekend
George Russell narrowly avoided disaster in qualifying in Shanghai, but his vigilance and that of the Mercedes team allowed him to avoid the worst.
Kimi Antonelli facing a grid penalty after impeding Norris
Kimi Antonelli could face a penalty after the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying. The Mercedes driver is under investigation for potentially impeding Lando Norris during a fast lap.
Reliability and caution: teams facing the first power unit constraints
Despite their dominant performance in Australia, the season opener, Mercedes encountered some reliability issues in Melbourne.
George Russell responds to Norris’s criticism of the new F1 rules
Lando Norris strongly criticized the 2026 regulations after the Australian Grand Prix. Winner in Melbourne, George Russell believes however that these criticisms would be different if the McLaren driver were in the lead.
Violent crash for Kimi Antonelli during EL3 in Melbourne
The third free practice session of the Australian Grand Prix was marked by a spectacular accident involving Kimi Antonelli. The Mercedes driver went off the track violently, causing a new red flag.
George Russell considered the favorite in the 2026 world title race
George Russell is now ready to clinch the title after observing the Briton’s rapid adaptation to the new rules.
George Russell in the FIA’s sights after two incidents in free practice in Australia
The Australian Grand Prix weekend starts under tension for George Russell. The Mercedes driver is already the subject of two FIA investigations after Friday’s free practice sessions.
George Russell intrigued by Red Bull’s “suspicious” drop in pace
As the start of the 2026 season approaches, George Russell wonders about the true hierarchy of the grid.