Key Highlights Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff described the event as “one of my worst experiences” following a late-race power unit failure for George Russell. Both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell executed exceptional starts to run first and second after capitalizing on poor getaways by Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Russell was forced to retire ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured third on the starting grid after initially believing he had qualified fourth, trailing polesitter Max Verstappen by five-tenths of a second. Antonelli gained the higher starting spot due to an engine-related grid penalty handed to Isack Hadjar, who exceeded allocations with his seventh internal combustion engine. The promotion ...
Key Highlights: Kimi Antonelli qualified fourth with a 1:35.631 and will start from third following a grid penalty for Isack Hadjar. George Russell endured a difficult session, placing eighth with a 1:35.871 before being promoted to seventh on the grid. Mercedes leadership labeled qualifying their toughest Saturday of the season, pointing to aggressive track tarmac, ...
Key Highlights: George Russell qualified eighth in Sepang but will start the race from seventh on the grid due to a grid penalty for Isack Hadjar. Despite Mercedes introducing a significant upgrade package, Russell struggled for speed while teammate Kimi Antonelli qualified third behind pole-sitter Max Verstappen. Russell anticipates that extreme tyre degradation and multi-stop ...
Key Highlights: Kimi Antonelli secured a P3 starting position for the Grand Prix after an initial fourth-place qualifying effort was elevated by a grid penalty for Isack Hadjar. A Q2 track limits infraction forced the Mercedes driver to burn an extra set of new soft tyres, restricting him to just a single fresh run in ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes committed to an extensive aerodynamic and cooling overhaul on both W17 cars, preventing direct back-to-back testing against their previous specification. Kimi Antonelli qualified fourth and George Russell took eighth at Sepang, with both gaining one grid spot due to an engine penalty for Isack Hadjar. The team struggled with uncharacteristic understeer, excessive ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes faced unexpected qualifying struggles at Sepang despite introducing a substantial upgrade package for the W17. Kimi Antonelli qualified fourth and George Russell took eighth, though both gain a position due to Isack Hadjar’s grid penalty. Team principal Toto Wolff expressed deep concern over straight-line speed deficits to Max Verstappen and heavy low-speed ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes standout Kimi Antonelli secured the fastest time in final practice at Sepang, clocking a 1m36.302s to rebound from the team’s difficult Friday sessions. Red Bull maintained top-three pace with Max Verstappen claiming second place and teammate Isack Hadjar landing in third. A mid-session red flag caused by debris from Oliver Bearman’s Haas ...
Key Highlights Mercedes introduced its latest upgrade package during Friday practice in Malaysia. George Russell finished second in FP1 but dropped to seventh in FP2, while Kimi Antonelli was eighth. Mercedes identified tyre overheating, degradation and setup as key areas to address before qualifying. Mercedes upgrade package faces early test in Malaysia Mercedesâ new Formula ...
Key Highlights U.S. viewers can watch the full Bahrain GP in Malaysia weekend live on Apple TV at no cost. Every session, including practice, qualifying and the race, will be available without an Apple TV subscription. The 16th race of the 2026 F1 season takes place at Sepang International Circuit from Oct. 2-4. Apple TV ...
Key Highlights Sepangâs abrasive asphalt is expected to create significant tyre degradation and could produce two- or three-stop races. Drivers anticipate difficult tyre management, particularly in qualifying and the hot final sector. Rain could provide the first major wet-weather test for many 2026 cars, tyres and power units. Sepang tyre degradation set to shape Formula ...
Key Highlights Mercedes are expected to introduce a long-awaited upgrade package at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. George Russell reduced Kimi Antonelliâs championship lead to 66 points with victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. Russell believes improved confidence and the Mercedes upgrade could help him challenge for more wins with eight rounds ...