16 h. ago Kimi Antonelli did something 'quite exceptional' that left Mercedes F1 chief stunned

Lewis Hamilton's exit could have derailed Mercedes even further but the rookie who has replaced him, Kimi Antonelli, has enjoyed a very impressive start in Formula 1

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20 h. ago Max Verstappen pips Lando Norris to F1 Japanese GP pole with stunning lap

Red Bull driver exceeds expectations in unpredictable carBeats McLaren’s Norris by one hundredth of a secondMax Verstappen claimed pole for the Japanese Grand Prix with an immense lap for Red Bull at Suzuka, beating the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri into second and third. Charles Leclerc was fourth for Ferrari, with his teammate Lewis Hamilton eighth. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli were fifth and sixth for Mercedes.The pole will be of no little relief to Verstappen and Red Bull and was very much against expectations, given that the car had not looked as strong as the McLaren or Mercedes in the opening rounds, nor at Suzuka this weekend. It demonstrated that given full rein, the RB21 is still a quick car and may yet be a title contender. McLaren looked strongest by some way in practice but when let fully off the leash at Suzuka in a tightly contested fight it was Verstappen and Red Bull who had the edge, setting up a fascinating fight for Sunday. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Toto Wolff to miss Japanese GP as Mercedes F1 chief confirms replacement

Toto Wolff will be absent at the Japanese Grand Prix as the Mercedes boss takes time away following surgery on his knee as the Silver Arrows prepare for a weekend without him

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1 week ago George Russell hits back at Mercedes sack threats as Toto Wolff comment speaks volumes

George Russell has been in inspired form for Mercedes in the opening two races of the 2025 Formula One season, with the Brit yet to be beaten by team-mate Kimi Antonelli

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2 w. ago Mercedes F1 chief makes Lewis Hamilton blunder in radio message not shown on TV

Lewis Hamilton spent many years racing for Mercedes and working with race engineer Peter Bonnington who made what was perhaps an expected faux pas over the radio in Shanghai

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2 w. ago Martin Brundle makes Kimi Antonelli thoughts clear as he proves two former F1 stars wrong

Kimi Antonelli was promoted to Mercedes' F1 team at the end of last season after impressing in F2, and the Italian enjoyed a stunning debut at the Australian Grand Prix

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2 w. ago 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

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2 w. ago The car is flying – Lando Norris knows he is the man to catch this year

The British McLaren driver, 25, emerged from a wild, wacky and thrilling season-opening race in Melbourne to lay down a title marker to his rivals.

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Australian GP result changes as F1 stewards make U

Andrea Kimi Antonelli finished fourth on the road in Melbourne but dropped to fifth because a penalty given by the stewards which has since been rescinded after an appeal

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2 w. ago F1 Australian GP LIVE: Race result changed after Mercedes appeal Kimi Antonelli penalty

Follow reaction from the first race of the season after Norris wins from Max Verstappen after a dramatic finale

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2 w. ago Lando Norris begins season with Australian F1 GP victory ahead of Max Verstappen

Verstappen second, Russell third as Piastri finishes ninthLewis Hamilton crosses 10th in Ferrari debut in MelbourneLando Norris won the Formula One season opening Australian Grand Prix after a dramatic, incident-packed race in Melbourne. The McLaren driver prevailed after a close fight with his teammate Oscar Piastri, who went off late in the race and could recover only to ninth.Norris also had to see off a strong challenge from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen who was second, with Mercedes’ George Russell in third and his rookie teammate Kimi Antonelli making a superb recovery drive to claim fifth from 16th on the grid. Alex Albon returned an excellent fourth for Williams. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton replacement at Mercedes Kimi Antonelli suffers horror first F1 qualifying

Max Verstappen's new team-mate Liam Lawson also endured a difficult first qualifying as a Red Bull Racing driver as, like Kimi Antonelli, he was knocked out in Q1

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3 w. ago Toto Wolff responds to rumours of Mercedes move for Max Verstappen

Mercedes pursued the Red Bull driver when Lewis Hamilton’s departure was announced but Wolff is now committed to George Russell and Kimi Antonelli

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3 w. ago Lewis Hamilton on cloud nine as Ferrari F1 debut looms: ‘This is the most exciting period of my life’

Fresh in Ferrari red and cracking jokes with Carlos Sainz and Kimi Antonelli, Hamilton was joyous and riveting in his press conference ahead of the Australian Grand Prix

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3 w. ago Toto Wolff admission about signing Max Verstappen as George Russell contract nears end

Max Verstappen was targeted by Toto Wolff last year in the months after Lewis Hamilton announced he was quitting Mercedes for Ferrari, before settling for teenager Kimi Antonelli

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3 w. ago Meet Formula 1's biggest rookie intake in years. Some already are targeting the podium

Kimi Antonelli once hid in a stack of tires to get through security and into the Formula 1 paddock

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