George Russell during FP1 - Japanese GP 2025
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George Russell reflects on positive day for Mercedes at F1 Japanese GP

With a week in between, the break has allowed the drivers to return stronger to the asphalt at the F1 Japanese GP in Suzuka, including George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. With both free practice sessions completed, one driver stands out aside from the McLarens: Russell in his Mercedes. During the first laps on Suzuka’s track,…

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A close up of Andrea Kimi Antonelli in his helmet
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Kimi Antonelli feeling “lucky” to work with highly regarded F1 engineer Peter Bonnington

Kimi Antonelli has kicked off his Formula 1 career with two competitive drives to fourth and sixth place in Australia and China, all under the guidance of Peter Bonnington. The Italian had to battle the chaos of a wet and dry thriller at Albert Park and recovered to the cusp of the podium in P4…

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Toto Wolff at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
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Wolff: Russell on course to become the benchmark driver in F1

Mercedes’ George Russell took another podium with a third-place finish at the Chinese GP. Team boss Toto Wolff was quick to praise the Briton’s performance given the difficult circumstances. Wolff said people have forgotten how good Russell is since he was paired with the legendary Lewis Hamilton, and now the rising star Kimi Antonelli. A…

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Antonelli reveals floor damage from hitting Leclerc’s end plate in F1 Chinese GP

Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes added eight points to his total as he took 6th from the F1 Chinese GP following the removal of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton from the results. Before the F1 2025 season started in Melbourne, many had doubts about the performance of him considering his young age and experience. However, the…

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli had a superb debut at the F1 Australian GP with P4, and admits he's more relaxed ahead of the Chinese GP.
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Antonelli admits “intensity” of F1 debut surprised him ahead of Chinese GP

Italian driver Kimi Antonelli had a superb debut at the F1 Australian GP as the Mercedes youngster finished P4 on Sunday afternoon in mixed conditions, and he admits it has made him more relaxed ahead of the Chinese GP. Kimi Antonelli discusses his move on Alex Albon in the closing laps of the Australian GP…

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Antonelli on track at the Australian GP
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Mercedes F1 boss Wolff on “very impressive” Antonelli after debut at Australian GP

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praised Kimi Antonelli after the young Italian prevailed in difficult conditions to finish the F1 Australian GP in P4. During qualifying, Antonelli sustained floor damage after hitting a kerb in Q1, which prevented him from improving. Thus, the 18-year-old had to start the Australian GP from P16 on the grid….

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Ferrari set to target pole position with Leclerc as Hamilton builds on his Friday practice sessions at F1 Australian GP
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Ferrari “target pole position” with Leclerc; Hamilton focused on “building” on Friday at F1 Australian GP

Ferrari have kicked off their 2025 campaign at the F1 Australian GP in a strong fashion, with both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton showing a lot of potential after the first day of practice.  While Leclerc clocked the third-fastest time of 1:17.461 in FP1, Hamilton, who is still getting to grips with the new machinery…

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It's a new season of F1 and Mercedes enter the competition with a new driver line-up, although Toto Wolff failed to get Max Verstappen — and it doesn't look like it will happen in 2026 either.
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Max Verstappen moving to Mercedes F1 currently “not on any radar” — Toto Wolff

It’s a new season of F1 and Mercedes enter the competition with a new driver line-up, although Toto Wolff failed to get Max Verstappen — and it doesn’t look like it will happen in 2026 either. 3-time race winner George Russell will now be racing alongside 2022 Italian and ADAC F4 champion Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes’…

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