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‘It was the result we needed’ – Kimi Antonelli Eyes Title ‘Very Soon’ After ‘Perfect’ United States Grand Prix
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‘It was the result we needed’ – Kimi Antonelli Eyes Title ‘Very Soon’ After ‘Perfect’ United States Grand Prix

Key Highlights Kimi Antonelli captured his ninth victory of the 2026 season with an authoritative performance at the United States Grand Prix. A well-executed one-stop pit strategy helped the 20-year-old finish 13.078 seconds clear of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Antonelli now holds a commanding 123-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell ...

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‘This Won’t Be My Last Shot’ – George Russell on How 2026 Has ‘Tested My Character and Resilience’
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‘This Won’t Be My Last Shot’ – George Russell on How 2026 Has ‘Tested My Character and Resilience’

Key Highlights: George Russell has conceded the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship battle to Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, admitting that Antonelli securing the title is an inevitability. Antonelli faces his first mathematical opportunity to clinch the crown at the upcoming United States Grand Prix, which partly relies on Russell placing ninth or lower. Despite facing car ...

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Kimi Antonelli Says ‘P2 was the maximum we could have achieved’ in Malaysia
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Kimi Antonelli Says ‘P2 was the maximum we could have achieved’ in Malaysia

Key Highlights Kimi Antonelli established an 84-point lead in the Drivers’ Championship after securing second place at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Mercedes teammate George Russell suffered a race-ending suspected power unit failure on Lap 50, severely damaging his championship aspirations. Despite extending his title advantage behind winner Max Verstappen, Antonelli cautioned that Mercedes ...

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview: Russell’s Golden Opportunity Amid Expected Interruptions at Baku City Circuit
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview: Russell’s Golden Opportunity Amid Expected Interruptions at Baku City Circuit

Key Highlights George Russell targets a third victory of the 2026 season as Mercedes performance potential aligns with Baku’s circuit characteristics Formula 1 marks ten years of competition at the Baku City Circuit, adding historical significance to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend Russell enters the race second in the Drivers’ Championship following a mid-season slump ...

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Kimi Antonelli admits ‘it’s not over until it’s over’ in ‘intense’ title battle
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Kimi Antonelli admits ‘it’s not over until it’s over’ in ‘intense’ title battle

Key Highlights Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli holds an 81-point championship lead over teammate George Russell after securing eight Grand Prix victories and four podiums this season. The 20-year-old Italian insists he is not losing focus despite Russell’s admission that he is “not in the fight for the drivers’ title” following Antonelli’s win in Madrid. Ahead ...

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‘Clearly it’s in him’ – Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff on unlocking George Russell’s potential
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‘Clearly it’s in him’ – Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff on unlocking George Russell’s potential

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has outlined the team’s approach to unlocking George Russell’s performance after the British driver suffered another championship setback at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The result saw rookie teammate Kimi Antonelli outscore Russell once again, extending his Drivers’ Championship lead to 81 points. Russell Struggles with Tyre Degradation in ...

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