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George Russell claims Australian Grand Prix pole position for dominant Mercedes

Formula One's sweeping technical changes are proving divisive among drivers

Evening Standard

Kimi Antonelli praises Mercedes "heroes" for vast repairs ahead of Australian GP qualifying

Antonelli finished second in qualifying after a race to repair his totalled Mercedes F1 car, following a heavy FP3 crash

Motorsport

Toto Wolff celebrates F1’s move away from “messy” ground-effect cars after Mercedes front-row lockout

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff praised Formula 1’s move away from ground-effect cars after George Russell and Kimi Antonelli secured a front-row lockout for the Australian Grand Prix

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Antonelli rollercoaster leads to front of Aus GP grid

Kimi Antonelli almost didn't make it out of the pits for Australian Grand Prix qualifying, but capitalised on a red flag to give Mercedes a front-row lockout.

AAP

Mercedes: Aston Martin made “conscious decision” not to use our F1 engines anymore

As the extent of Aston Martin’s struggles with Honda emerges, Toto Wolff makes it clear that Mercedes has nothing to do with its former client’s hardship

Motorsport

‘We have to take bold decisions’: Williams chief James Vowles on 2026 hopes and F1 title dreams

James Vowles, the Williams team principal, tells Donald McRae about pre-season travails, why McLaren are an inspiration and closing the gap to the top

The Guardian - UK

FIA's engine compromise: A fair solution for Mercedes and its F1 rivals?

The FIA was eager to draw a line under the compression ratio controversy ahead of F1’s new era, but is the compromise an acceptable solution for all parties involved – including Mercedes?

Autosport

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Formula One 2026 Reset Adds Pressure to Lewis Hamilton's Crucial Ferrari Future

Explore Lewis Hamilton's journey with Ferrari as he seeks stability amidst significant changes in Formula One, including new teams and leadership shifts.

International Business Times UK

Kimi Antonelli’s road to F1 2026: In pictures

One of the sports most promising young talents, Kimi Antonelli starts his second season in F1 as a Mercedes driver at the beginning of a new rule set.

Motorsport

Early pecking order and Verstappen’s concerns: 7 key takeaways from F1 testing

After three weeks in Barcelona and Bahrain, F1 heads to Melbourne. But what are the main lessons from pre-season testing? From Mercedes’ favourite status to interesting tech solutions, here are the key takeaways

Motorsport

Analysis: Is F1 engine vote a fair solution after Mercedes kept FIA 'in the loop'?

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff ‘philosophically’ disagrees with the vote on the compression ratio, but says the political reality in F1 has led to a ‘storm in a teacup’. What is the background?

Autosport

Stefano Domenicali hints at return of much-loved F1 race for 2027: ‘Stay tuned’

Formula 1’s chief executive insisted the sport won’t go over 24 races but an old track looks set for a comeback

The Independent UK

Explained: Why the FIA is putting Mercedes' F1 engine solution to a vote

Despite Mercedes having kept the FIA “in the loop” over the compression ratio, the governing body still feels the need to let F1 manufacturers vote. What is the background, and what are the next steps?

Autosport

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff lashes out at critics as he makes shock Epstein reference

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Toto Wolff makes shock Epstein reference as he launches foul-mouthed rant amid fresh Mercedes controversy

Toto Wolff has hit back at critics of Mercedes ahead of the new F1 season

Motorsport

Toto Wolff: F1 compression ratio drama "a storm in a teacup"

Mercedes sparked fury with its innovative compression ratio design for F1 2026

Motorsport

All Mercedes teams praise Red Bull’s new engine – but how political is it?

The Mercedes-powered teams collectively singled Red Bull out during the first week of F1 testing in Bahrain, but is that justified? And to what extent is it related to political discussions in the background?

Autosport

Why Mercedes’ praise of Red Bull’s F1 engine may not tell the full story

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Red Bull fears it’s slower than F1’s top three: “Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren are faster”

Pierre Wache dismissed Toto Wolff’s claim that Red Bull is “the benchmark” in 2026, and instead said that three rivals are currently quicker

Motorsport

Red Bull: “We are the fourth team – Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren are faster”

Pierre Wache dismissed Toto Wolff’s claim that Red Bull is “the benchmark” in 2026, and instead said that three rivals are currently quicker

Motorsport

Mercedes is sandbagging amid F1 engine row, Max Verstappen claims

Verstappen believes Mercedes is holding back a significant amount of pace ahead of the 2026 F1 season. According to him, the compression ratio makes a much bigger difference than Toto Wolff is suggesting

Autosport

Verstappen hints at extreme Mercedes sandbagging: “I know what happens in Melbourne”

Max Verstappen believes Mercedes is holding back a significant amount of pace ahead of the 2026 F1 season, and he believes the compression ratio trick makes a bigger difference than Toto Wolff is suggesting

Motorsport

Toto Wolff reacts to Andrea Kimi Antonelli crashing his rare Mercedes-AMG company car

Toto Wolff joked that Andrea Kimi Antonelli's ego was bruised after he crashed his rare Mercedes-AMG company car days after receiving it

Motorsport

Toto Wolff reveals Mercedes-AMG influence on NLS date switch to open door for Max Verstappen

Toto Wolff has revealed that Mercedes-AMG helped push to move the Nürburgring 24 Hours preparation race dates so Max Verstappen can compete

Autosport

Sainz offers intriguing F1 2026 engine insight as Red Bull Ford "a step ahead"

Carlos Sainz backs Toto Wolff's view that Red Bull Ford's hybrid engines are setting an early benchmark at Bahrain's first Formula 1 test

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