MERCEDES AND RUSSELL
Kimi Antonelli's historic title-winning F1 season in 5 key moments
Kimi Antonelli has achieved a historic milestone by becoming Formula 1's youngest champion at just 20 years old. He faced significant challenges during the season, including early self-doubt and fierce competition from teammates. Antonelli turned his season around with a breakthrough win in China and a subsequent five-race winning streak. His determination was evident even during difficult moments, showcasing his grit and resilience.
Ailing Kimi Antonelli nears F1 title in Mexico as he aims to become youngest champion
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finished second and fourth in Friday's practice sessions for the Mexico City Grand Prix, despite recovering from a viral infection. The 20-year-old can become Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion on Sunday, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped both sessions. Hamilton faced car trouble, and Verstappen and Lawson received grid penalties.
Antonelli wins US Grand Prix but must wait for title
In a stunning display at the US Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli celebrated a decisive victory, bringing him within striking distance of the championship title. Requiring only two points in Mexico City to seal his fate, Antonelli boasts a significant 123-point advantage over George Russell and 124 points ahead of Lewis Hamilton.
US Grand Prix: Wolff hails Antonelli's best race yet after US victory
Kimi Antonelli secured a significant win at the US Grand Prix, maintaining his championship lead. His Mercedes team boss, Toto Wolff, praised Antonelli's performance, considering it exceptional. Antonelli's teammate, George Russell, finished eighth, making the championship race still competitive. The race showcased Antonelli's strategic capabilities and execution throughout the weekend. With a historic championship opportunity coming up in Mexico, expectations for Antonelli remain high.
Kimi Antonelli aims for F1 history at US Grand Prix, could become youngest champion ever
Kimi Antonelli is poised to potentially win the Formula One championship at the US Grand Prix. With a solid performance during practice, he showed remarkable speed against his competitors. His win, coupled with specific finishes from his rivals, could secure the title for him. The final races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will further influence the championship outcome.
Indian prodigy Atiqa Mir joins Kart Republic, a launchpad for F1 stars
Atiqa Mir has joined the Kart Republic team mid-season, enhancing her promising career in karting. She aims to excel in the OKJ category by competing with top drivers worldwide. Dino Chiesa, the team's owner, praised her raw speed and significant potential for success. Previously, she achieved notable results, including qualifying for pole position in a competitive series.
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen secures first ever Singapore Grand Prix victory
Max Verstappen achieved a significant victory at the Singapore Grand Prix by starting from pole position. He completed a perfect weekend by also winning the sprint race prior to the main event. Charles Leclerc from Ferrari finished in second place, showcasing a strong performance. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes secured third place, which helped him extend his championship lead.
Max Verstappen revival to be put to the test in steamy Singapore
Max Verstappen achieved victory at the Malaysia Grand Prix but faces challenges at the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix. Rain and thunderstorms are predicted to affect both the qualifying and the main race in Singapore. Verstappen has struggled at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, where overtaking is notoriously difficult. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton performed well in Malaysia and is hopeful for a strong showing in Singapore.
Verstappen’s Bahreign; but, Antonelli set to rule
Max Verstappen achieved his first victory of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. A retirement of George Russell during the race significantly benefited Kimi Antonelli in the championship standings. Antonelli's lead over Russell increased as a result of this retirement, putting him in a strong position. Verstappen expressed relief after overcoming a challenging start to the year with his Red Bull team.
Max Verstappen beats Kimi Antonelli to win F1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia as George Russell retires
Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, amid challenging wet conditions and car technicalities. Following a gripping race, Verstappen edged past Kimi Antonelli and George Russell to seize the lead. Lewis Hamilton managed to secure third place after overcoming a shaky start, while Charles Leclerc from Ferrari took fourth, boosting his team's overall standing.
George Russell edges Max Verstappen in Baku thriller
George Russell secured a thrilling victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by narrowly beating Max Verstappen on the final lap. This win reduced Kimi Antonelli's lead in the standings from 81 to 66 points after a challenging race. Antonelli managed to finish fifth despite starting from 16th position, benefiting from incidents involving other drivers. Verstappen's strong performance continued as he sought to regain his winning form this season.
Meet Kimi Antonelli, the Italian racing prodigy who progressed from karting as a child to Formula 1 and became one of the youngest drivers ever to compete at the sport's highest level
Kimi Antonelli’s journey ultimately represents more than a collection of impressive statistics. It is the story of an Italian teenager who began racing karts as a child, won championships across multiple junior categories, skipped Formula 3, conquered key moments in Formula 2 and entered Formula 1 before his 19th birthday.
No luck for Norris as Antonelli becomes Madring's first F1 winner
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. A timely virtual safety car intervention significantly altered the race's outcome. Lando Norris experienced misfortune, losing his commanding lead during the crucial period. Max Verstappen finished second, while Norris recovered to claim third place. Antonelli extended his championship lead with this significant win.
Sensational Kimi Antonelli wins Italian GP from back of grid
Kimi Antonelli achieved a historic Italian Grand Prix victory from nineteenth place. He became the first Italian winner at Monza in sixty years. Antonelli extended his championship lead with this remarkable performance. His teammate George Russell finished second, while Max Verstappen secured third place. Ferrari experienced a disappointing race with Charles Leclerc crashing out early.
George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint as Kimi Antonelli's championship lead is cut
George Russell secured a controlled victory in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race. He reduced Kimi Antonelli's championship lead by three points after the sprint. Antonelli still holds a substantial advantage in the overall title race. Charles Leclerc finished second after a late overtake on Lando Norris. Rain arrived shortly after the checkered flag fell at Zandvoort.
Kimi Antonelli F1: Belgian Grand Prix win extends title lead as George Russell crashes out after first-lap drama
Kimi Antonelli F1: Kimi Antonelli secured a significant victory at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. He battled past Charles Leclerc to claim his sixth career Formula 1 win. George Russell retired early after a lap one collision with Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff confirmed engine issues affected their cars. Antonelli extended his championship lead with this crucial performance.
Grand Prix: Russell on pole in Barcelona with Hamilton second
George Russell has claimed pole position for Mercedes at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. His teammate Lewis Hamilton will start alongside him on the front row. Kimi Antonelli qualified third, with Lando Norris in fourth. Mercedes has achieved pole in every race this season. Russell's third pole this year follows Antonelli's four. Charles Leclerc's crash briefly stopped qualifying.
Chinese Grand Prix Viral Video: Kimi Antonelli handed a 10-second time penalty as the Mercedes driver slipped to 5th from the front row; Watch here
George Russell secured a sprint victory for Mercedes at the Chinese Grand Prix on March 14, 2026, amidst a chaotic 100km dash featuring lead changes and a late safety car. Teammate Kimi Antonelli, despite starting on the front row, incurred a 10-second penalty for an opening lap collision, ultimately finishing fifth.
Motor racing: F1 leader Russell puts Mercedes on pole for China sprint race
Russell led every phase of the session at the Shanghai circuit to take his first career sprint pole in a time of one minute 31.520 seconds. Antonelli was 0.289 slower.
F1 Hungarian GP: McLaren's Lando Norris beats teammate Piastri by less than a second to win Grand Prix
Lando Norris secured a thrilling victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly defeating his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a nail-biting finish. Despite a challenging start, Norris's strategic one-stop tire strategy proved decisive. George Russell completed the podium for Mercedes, while Charles Leclerc, who started on pole, finished fourth after criticizing Ferrari's strategy.
Lando Norris wins Austrian Grand Prix; Max Verstappen DNF
Lando Norris secured victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, closely followed by his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri. The race saw intense battles between the two drivers. Charles Leclerc finished third. Max Verstappen retired early due to a collision with Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli received a penalty for the incident. George Russell had previously won the Canadian Grand Prix.
Canadian GP: George Russell claims first win of F1 season after McLaren's Piastri-Norris collide
George Russell secured his first victory of the 2025 season at the Canadian Grand Prix after a dramatic race. A late collision between McLaren teammates Piastri and Norris opened the door for Russell, who had been closely pursued by Verstappen. Russell's teammate, Kimi Antonelli, also celebrated his first F1 podium, finishing third after stewards rejected Red Bull's protest.
Carlos Sainz wins thrilling Singapore Grand Prix as Verstappen and Red Bull's streaks end
Sainz started on pole position and held on with badly worn tires over several tense final laps for his second career win in F1 ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris and the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton. It was a four-car fight for the win before George Russell crashed the other Mercedes on the final lap from third position to promote Hamilton to the podium.
Lewis Hamilton's new contract with Mercedes unveiled. Here's what we know so far
After starting his Formula One career with McLaren in 2007, Lewis Hamilton joined Mercedes in 2013. Despite his out-of-form performance in the 2022 season so far, Mercedes have extended the contract.
How did 25-year-old black woman disappear from Interstate 459 in Hoover?
Where has Carlee Russell gone from Interstate 459 in Hoover? Has she been kidnapped or killed? Has she hidden herself somewhere for some unknown reason?
Verstappen on pole in Australia as Mercedes bounce back
Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured the pole position for the Australian Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes' George Russell in a tight session that saw Lewis Hamilton coming third. Verstappen topped Q2 followed by Alonso and Sainz, proceeding to lead Q1. Hamilton, who has been the pole-sitter eight times in Melbourne, was briefly at the top of the timesheets. Red Bull's Sergio Perez had a rough session, locking up during the first lap, getting beached at Turn 3, and struggling with grip and balance during the day. Verstappen is aiming to win the race in Australia for the first time.
George Russell hopes Mercedes’s F1 vehicle in 2023 does not have ‘this feature’. See what it is
The Mercedes W13 faced significant troubles during the 2022 F1 season, forcing George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to contend with it.
George Russell of Mercedes was penalized, told to start from pit lane at Singapore Grand Prix
British racing driver George Russell of Formula One team Mercedes faced the harrowing experience of being pushed into corners by his car, replaced a power unit, and received a penalty.
Russell joins Mercedes young driver programme
MOTOR-F1-MERCEDES-RUSSELL:Russell joins Mercedes young driver programme
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