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Here's what was behind Mercedes’ lack of pace at the F1 Austrian GP

For Mercedes, the joy of winning the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix evaporated in the heat of Austria as George Russell came home fifth – more than a minute behind the dominant McLarens having targeted a podium the day before.

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What was behind a lack of pace for Mercedes at F1 Austrian GP?

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Toto Wolff launches passionate defence of Fred Vasseur amid Ferrari F1 speculation

Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff has urged Ferrari's following to give his counterpart Fred Vasseur enough time to turn the Scuderia around.

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Wolff backs Ferrari F1 boss Vasseur with passionate plea

Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff has urged Ferrari's following to give his counterpart Fred Vasseur enough time to turn the Scuderia around.

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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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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 could take inspiration from tennis to tackle frivolous protests

Formula 1 is set to discuss changes to the current protest system in the wake of Red Bull's criticised protest against George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Horner dismisses Verstappen-Mercedes talks as just "noise"

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner dismissed ongoing speculation linking Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen with a seat at Mercedes as “a lot of noise”.

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Christian Horner plays down “noise” of Verstappen to Mercedes talk

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner dismissed ongoing speculation linking Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen with a seat at Mercedes as “a lot of noise”.

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Wolff: "Very little probability" of Verstappen joining Mercedes F1 in 2026

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has admitted that the probability of four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen signing with the Brackley outfit is low.

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How Max Verstappen deals with all the Mercedes and 2026 questions - and what it means

At the Austrian Grand Prix, off-track conversations in the paddock focus on two key topics: ongoing concerns about the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, as voiced by Charles Leclerc, and Max Verstappen’s future.

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How Verstappen deals with all the Mercedes and 2026 questions - and what it means

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Max Verstappen: George Russell threatened as Mercedes 'in talks' to add Dutch champion for 2026 season

The Dutchman does not seem to be in a rush to leave Red Bull

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Toto Wolff confirms Mercedes are again considering swoop for Max Verstappen

Toto Wolff has confirmed Mercedes are once more considering a move to tempt the four-time world champion Max Verstappen to the team

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Toto Wolff interested in signing Max Verstappen for Mercedes

Verstappen and Russell have a rocky history after a number of on-track incidents

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How Toto Wolff faced the noise after George Russell revealed Max Verstappen Mercedes talks

Mercedes and Red Bull may be keen to avoid public chat about their 2026 Formula 1 driver line-ups, but the drivers themselves have done little to quieten things down.

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George Russell and Max Verstappen F1 swap would be unthinkable – but Mercedes man deserves clarity

Russell’s excellent displays so far this season have not triggered pen-to-paper – could he move to Red Bull?

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Why Antonelli’s first F1 podium means he can finally put Monza crash behind him

Toto Wolff has always shouldered the blame for Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s huge crash on his first Formula 1 outing last year, with the Mercedes team boss admitting that dropping the teenager into the car at his home grand prix might not have been the best call.

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First F1 podium ends Kimi Antonelli’s search for "confidence” after Monza F1 crash

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Toto Wolff to headline Autosport Business Exchange: New York

• Autosport Business Exchange (ABX) New York confirmed for October 15th at Classic Car Club Manhattan

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Why Mercedes' updated rear suspension will face a tough test in F1's Austrian GP

Mercedes reintroduced the rear suspension package that it debuted at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix last time out in Canada. The update was designed to cure the rear tyre surface overheating issues that the team has experienced with its W16 Formula 1 car this year.

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Pitt makes F1 car debut in McLaren test at COTA

Brad Pitt may play a Formula 1 driver in his upcoming summer blockbuster, but he’s never got behind the wheel of a real F1 car – until now.

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Brad Pitt drives F1 car for the first time at private McLaren test in Austin

Brad Pitt may play a Formula 1 driver in his upcoming summer blockbuster, but he’s never gotten behind the wheel of a real F1 car – until now. McLaren held a private test at the Circuit of the Americas earlier this week, allowing the A-lister to take one of its…

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What F1 must change after Red Bull's Canadian GP protest

Red Bull’s decision to appeal the result of the Canadian Grand Prix drew widespread criticism, with Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff branding it “petty” and “embarrassing".

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