4 h. ago How Max Verstappen to Mercedes could still be on cards despite double contract deal

Max Verstappen remains in the frame for a Mercedes seat despite George Russell signing a new contract with the Silver Arrows

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16 h. ago Risk of wheel bashing and strategy sets up complicated US Grand Prix

McLaren’s total dominance has gone and Norris and Piastri’s title race head-to-head is no longer such a binary affairAt the mid-point of this season it might have been considered that the title fight between McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri would simply be decided by which driver had the edge to take the flag at each remaining meeting. Going into this weekend’s US Grand Prix, however, the contest has become far more complicated and far more interesting.While only 22 points separate the pair neither has now won for three races, the team’s longest drought of the season. Moreover, they have been beaten on merit across a variety of tracks. At the fast, low downforce challenge of Monza and Baku, where Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took the flag, and the slow, high downforce of Singapore, where Mercedes’ George Russell more than had their measure. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago George Russell convinced he has the best seat in Formula One at Mercedes

The 27-year-old signed a new multi-year contract this week after protracted negotiations

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48 h. ago Brad Pitt 'not impressed' with Lewis Hamilton over important moment at private dinner

Lewis Hamilton's bold words to Brad Pitt prompted a revision in the script for the Formula One film according to Mercedes Team Principal and CEO Toto Wolff

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49 h. ago George Russell reveals dad’s stopwatch trick: ‘It took me six years to realise’

British F1 driver Russell has just signed a new and improved contract with Mercedes

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49 h. ago George Russell tells 'biggest thing' learned from Lewis Hamilton before Ferrari exit

George Russell and Lewis Hamilton spent three seasons as Mercedes team-mates before the seven-time world champion's exit for Ferrari, and the legendary Brit passed on some priceless information

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68 h. ago George Russell's new colossal wages compared to Lewis Hamilton's as one earns loads more

George Russell has finally signed a new contract with Mercedes, and the British driver's salary is believed to be worth around £30m per year

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3 d. ago BREAKING George Russell's F1 future revealed as Mercedes driver line

There has been much speculation regarding George Russell's future at Mercedes, but a decision has now been made ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season

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3 d. ago George Russell stays at Mercedes next season but door not shut on pursuit of Verstappen

Team to stick by driver pairing before regulation changeWolff remains keen on signing Dutch world championGeorge Russell will remain with Mercedes for next season after the Formula One team confirmed they would be sticking with their drivers in 2026. However, the length of the contracts signed by the Briton and his teammate Kimi Antonelli has not been specified, potentially leaving the Formula One team open to once more pursue Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for 2027.The long-expected decision comes after a protracted period of negotiation with Russell, as Mercedes seeks stability going into the new regulations of 2026. The 27-year-old British driver has five wins in eight seasons in F1, including victory in Singapore, helping propel Mercedes into a fight for second in the world championship with Ferrari and Red Bull. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Inside George Russell’s new Mercedes deal – and why Brit is now poised for F1 title charge

Analysis: Russell’s extension was a mere formality, but the specifics point to a driver ready for the next step

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3 d. ago George Russell's demand to Ted Kravitz to break rules before 'starting explosive fight'

George Russell and Max Verstappen were involved in a war of words towards the end of the 2024 Formula 1 season after their incident at the Qatar Grand Prix.

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4 d. ago Flight attendant is convinced she's found the 'best seat on Ryanair flight'

A flight attendant has kindly shared her industry knowledge about which seats to book on the plane – and it could be particularly useful when it comes to Ryanair trips

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6 d. ago Kimi Antonelli, his rocky rookie F1 season and why Mercedes still think he is special

Kimi Antonelli has endured a rocky first season in Formula 1, since being handed the keys to Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes, but it was always likely to be this way for the teenager

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8 d. ago Isack Hadjar 'almost made press officer spit out coffee' with blunt swipe at Nico Rosberg

Isack Hadjar made a bold statement about Nico Rosberg, drawing comparisons with the Mercedes legend's approach and his hopes as he continues to be linked with a Red Bull promotion

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9 d. ago Mercedes F1 sponsor chief issues apology after Singapore GP celebration backlash

The chief executive of Petronas, Mercedes' leading sponsor for their F1 team, has apologised after his celebrations sparked a furious backlash following George Russell's Singapore Grand Prix victory

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1 week ago Mercedes F1 sponsor CEO issues apology for his actions on podium after George Russell win

Tengku Muhammad Taufik, chief executive of long-standing Mercedes F1 sponsor Petronas, caused a stir when he took part in champagne-soaked celebrations at the Singapore Grand Prix

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1 week ago Mercedes mechanic could be in hot water with Toto Wolff for behaviour at Singapore GP

Toto Wolff and Mercedes may be celebrating victory in Singapore, but one mechanic could also be in big trouble after what they were caught doing during the race.

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1 week ago Lando Norris adamant he did nothing wrong as Oscar Piastri angered by collision

Norris’ simmering rivalry with McLaren team-mate Piastri finally boiled over when they banged wheels at the third corner.

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1 week ago Oscar Piastri loses cool at Lando Norris and McLaren as George Russell wins Singapore GP

The title tension between teammates Norris and Piastri has bubbled without ever boiling over, but that changed on the first lap

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1 week ago Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris clash at Singapore Grand Prix as McLaren win constructors' title

Piastri bemoans risky Norris move and ‘unfair’ treatment by team during race won comfortably by Mercedes’ George Russell

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