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What's at stake in the Verstappen and Mercedes F1 situation

To navigate the intricate media game that shapes activities in the Formula 1 paddock, it's essential to sift through the statements for substance and dismiss those made to muddy the waters. The future of Max Verstappen is front and centre - unsurprising, given he is the driver at the top…

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What is at stake in the Max Verstappen and Mercedes F1 situation

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Max Verstappen, George Russell, Andrea Kimi Antonelli: What should Mercedes' F1 line-up be? Our writers debate

With rumours swirling about the “conversations” Toto Wolff is having with Max Verstappen, it can’t be completely ruled out that the four-time world champion could end up driving for Mercedes in 2026. But would that be the right move for the team? And if so, who should share the garage…

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Verstappen, Russell, Antonelli: What should Mercedes' F1 2026 line-up be? Our writers debate

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“Everything just fell apart” – the Red Bull issues hitting Max Verstappen's F1 title hopes

“We still have some updates for the next two races, but a performance like this forces us to write off the championship,” said Helmut Marko after the Austrian Grand Prix.

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The biggest problems Red Bull faces as Verstappen's F1 title chances fade

“We still have some updates for the next two races, but a performance like this forces us to write off the championship,” said Helmut Marko after the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Mercedes to finalise 2026 driver line-up in F1’s summer break, says Toto Wolff

Toto Wolff insists he wants the Mercedes driver line-up for 2026 sorted by the time the Formula 1 season resumes following the summer break.

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Wolff: Mercedes 2026 driver line-up will be sorted during F1 summer break

Toto Wolff insists he wants the Mercedes driver line-up for 2026 sorted by the time the Formula 1 season resumes following the summer break.

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The winners and losers from F1's 2025 Austrian Grand Prix

Lando Norris found redemption in Spielberg, while Red Bull suffered a disaster at its home track, and the rookies grabbed the headlines. Here's who impressed in F1's Austrian GP and who missed the (Steier)mark.

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Red Bull admits F1 title hopes in tatters after Max Verstappen’s Austrian GP clash

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has conceded defeat in the Formula 1 world championship after Max Verstappen was taken out of the Austrian Grand Prix by Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

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Red Bull concedes F1 title fight over after Verstappen Austrian GP crash

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has conceded defeat in the Formula 1 world championship after Max Verstappen was taken out of the Austrian Grand Prix by Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

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“Making love to his f****** exhaust” – Horner baffled by McLaren's F1 Austrian GP stamina

Christian Horner has revealed he is baffled by the way McLaren is mastering Formula 1’s technical regulations this season to prevent extreme tyre wear at hot tracks like Austria.

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“Making love to his exhaust” – Christian Horner baffled by McLaren’s Austrian GP stamina

Christian Horner admits he is baffled by the way McLaren is mastering F1’s technical regulations this season to prevent extreme tyre wear at hot tracks like Austria.

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Verstappen watched Spa 24 Hours and not F1 Austrian GP after race retirement

Max Verstappen was taken out of the Austrian Grand Prix by Formula 1 rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli on the opening lap - but rather than joining the team in the garage or on the pitwall, he tuned into the Spa 24 Hours instead.

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Max Verstappen admits watching Spa 24 after crashing out of F1 Austrian GP

Max Verstappen was taken out of the Austrian Grand Prix by rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli on Lap 1, but rather than joining the team in the garage or on the pit wall, he tuned into the 24 Hours of Spa instead.

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Verstappen accepts Antonelli's apology for F1 Austrian GP clash

Max Verstappen remained supportive of Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli even after their clash at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Kimi Antonelli handed British GP grid drop for crash with Max Verstappen in Austria

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been hit with a three-place grid penalty for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix after crashing into Max Verstappen on the opening lap in Austria.

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Antonelli suffers F1 British GP grid drop after Verstappen clash in Austria

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been hit with a three-place grid penalty for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix after crashing into Max Verstappen on the opening lap in Austria.

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“Perfect storm” left George Russell in "damage limitation” at F1 Austrian GP

George Russell reckons the Mercedes Formula 1 squad faced the “perfect storm” of pain during a disappointing Austrian Grand Prix.

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Russell: F1 Austrian GP “worse than I even could imagine”

George Russell reckons the Mercedes Formula 1 squad faced the “perfect storm” of pain during a disappointing Austrian Grand Prix.

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F1 Austrian GP: Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri in dominant McLaren 1-2

Lando Norris held off a race-long challenge from McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to claim victory at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Antonelli explains crash with Verstappen at F1 Austrian GP

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has addressed his opening lap crash with Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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F1 Austrian GP: Norris fends off Piastri for victory, Verstappen taken out by Antonelli

Lando Norris held off a race-long challenge from McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to claim victory at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.

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Max Verstappen out of F1 Austrian GP after Kimi Antonelli clash

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen has been eliminated from the Austrian Grand Prix after being tagged by Andrea Kimi Antonelli on the opening lap.

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Verstappen out of F1 Austrian GP after Antonelli clash

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen has been eliminated from the Austrian Grand Prix after being tagged by Andrea Kimi Antonelli on the opening lap.

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