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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 ...

2026 Spanish Grand Prix Race Day: Team Reactions and Post-Race Comments
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2026 Spanish Grand Prix Race Day: Team Reactions and Post-Race Comments

Mercedes Claims Victory at Madring as Antonelli Capitalizes on VSC Timing Kimi Antonelli converted a fortuitously timed Virtual Safety Car period into his eighth victory of the season at the inaugural Madrid Grand Prix, while teammate George Russell finished fifth after strategy complications left him on the wrong tyre compound at the critical moment. Antonelli ...

George Russell Concedes Title Doubts After Antonelli’s Madrid Win: ‘I’m not in the fight for the drivers’ title’
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George Russell Concedes Title Doubts After Antonelli’s Madrid Win: ‘I’m not in the fight for the drivers’ title’

George Russell effectively conceded the 2026 Drivers’ Championship to teammate Kimi Antonelli following the Italian’s dominant eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The British driver finished fifth, leaving him 81 points adrift in the standings with a dwindling number of races remaining. Weekend Promise Fades Into Strategic Frustration Russell ...

Mercedes thought it had pole position until Lando Norris took it
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Mercedes thought it had pole position until Lando Norris took it

Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff briefly believed rookie Kimi Antonelli had secured pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix – until Lando Norris snatched it away in the closing moments of qualifying at the new Madring circuit. Antonelli’s Strong Run Fallen Short Antonelli markedly improved on his initial Q3 benchmark of 1m32.140s with ...

Charles Leclerc: Madrid Qualifying Set to Be “One of the Most Challenging” in F1 2026
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Charles Leclerc: Madrid Qualifying Set to Be “One of the Most Challenging” in F1 2026

Leclerc Predicts Madrid Qualifying Will Be Among 2026’s Toughest Tests Charles Leclerc expects qualifying at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix to rank as “one of the most challenging qualifying sessions of the year” as Formula 1 tackles the brand-new Madring street circuit for the first time. The Madrid venue has replaced Barcelona as the host ...

Mercedes Leads Long-Run Pace in F1 Spanish GP Practice
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Mercedes Leads Long-Run Pace in F1 Spanish GP Practice

Mercedes Leads Long-Run Pace in Spanish GP Friday Practice George Russell set the benchmark during Friday’s practice sessions for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, posting the fastest long-run average with a heavy fuel load. Max Verstappen remained the closest challenger, trailing the Mercedes driver by just 0.13 seconds per lap after adjustments for tyre ...

George Russell ‘overanalysing everything’ as Kimi Antonelli Extends F1 Lead, Says Former Driver
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George Russell ‘overanalysing everything’ as Kimi Antonelli Extends F1 Lead, Says Former Driver

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has offered a contrasting assessment of the Mercedes driver lineup, suggesting George Russell is overthinking his approach while championship leader Kimi Antonelli is performing with instinctive ease. The analysis arrives as the paddock prepares for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit in Madrid. Montoya Analyzes ...

Lando Norris Assesses Title Chances Against Mercedes Duo Ahead of Spanish Grand Prix
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Lando Norris Assesses Title Chances Against Mercedes Duo Ahead of Spanish Grand Prix

Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris has admitted his McLaren machinery is not currently strong enough to defend his title, tipping Mercedes driver George Russell as the primary challenger to championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Norris Concedes Title Defense Unlikely Amid Points Deficit Heading into the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit in ...

Paddock Insider: Madrid Paddock Buzz Ahead of 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix
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Paddock Insider: Madrid Paddock Buzz Ahead of 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix

George Russell Focuses on Race-by-Race Approach as Championship Gap Widens Mercedes driver George Russell adopted a pragmatic stance regarding his 2025 title aspirations during media duties in Madrid ahead of the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the new circuit. Antonelli’s Momentum Builds After Monza Masterclass The British racer has not outperformed his sophomore teammate Kimi ...

George Russell’s Telling Admission After Monza F1 Defeat to Kimi Antonelli
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George Russell’s Telling Admission After Monza F1 Defeat to Kimi Antonelli

Russell Concedes 2026 Title Hopes But Finds Performance Answers as Antonelli Extends Lead George Russell has effectively conceded his chances of winning the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, though the Mercedes driver insists he has identified the reasons behind his difficult campaign relative to team-mate Kimi Antonelli. The Briton trails the championship-leading Antonelli by 66 ...