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Mercedes's Andrew Shovlin has shared his insights into Kimi Antonelli’s jump start and the penalty he received at the F1 Las Vegas GP
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Mercedes reveal their findings on Kimi Antonelli’s “quite unusual” jump start at F1 Las Vegas GP

Senjuti Jash05 mins

Mercedes F1 trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has shared his insights into Kimi Antonelli’s jump start and the five-second penalty he received following his brilliant recovery drive from P17 to the podium at the Las Vegas GP on Saturday.  Struggling for grip in the rain-hit qualifying session, Antonelli only managed to set the seventeenth-fastest time…

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Verstappen dominates 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP race to claim victory, with Norris and Russell limping across the finish line to complete podium.
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F1 | Race | Las Vegas GP | Verstappen dominates a night of clashes and comebacks

Karishma Persad012 mins

The 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP delivered a chaotic, strategy-heavy race in which Max Verstappen seized early control and never let go, despite multiple incidents and VSC interruptions that repeatedly reshuffled the field. Norris initially challenged but later faded with issues, while Russell battled steering problems yet held onto the podium. Behind them, Piastri recovered…

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Pin and Weug fight for the title as Chambers storms to pole in the final F1 Academy Qualifying session of 2025 at the Las Vegas Street Circuit.
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F1 Academy | Qualifying | Las Vegas GP | Chambers snatches final pole of the 2025 season

Karishma Persad03 mins

The final Qualifying session of the 2025 F1 Academy season opened at the Las Vegas Street Circuit with eighteen drivers fighting for pole position, yet the spotlight rested squarely on title contenders Doriane Pin and Maya Weug. Pin, supported by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and leading the championship with 151 points for PREMA Racing,…

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Ahead of the F1 Las Vegas GP, Italian Kimi Antonelli reflected on his best weekend by far in this rookie season at São Paulo.
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Antonelli opens up on two or three months of lost progress ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP

James O'Connor05 mins

Ahead of the F1 Las Vegas GP, Italian Kimi Antonelli reflected on his best weekend by far in this rookie season at São Paulo. Having qualified P2 for the Sprint and Grand Prix, he finished in those positions in the races, too. After surviving contact with Oscar Piastri at turn 1 on lap 6, the…

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Doriane Pin Announced as Junior and 2025 F1 Academy Driver
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“It depends on the final result” — Doriane Pin on future after 2025 F1 Academy Championship

Karishma Persad05 mins

As the 2025 F1 Academy season reaches its decisive stages, French driver Doriane Pin finds herself at a significant crossroads in her career. With strong performances already behind her and the prospect of securing the championship still in sight, the 21-year-old is considering where her long-term path may lead. For many drivers, the dream of…

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All 10 current F1 teams have reaffirmed their commitment to sponsor an F1 ACADEMY livery and driver in the all-female series.
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F1 Academy and Formula 1 expand partnership with historic, multi-year deal

Karishma Persad04 mins

In a major move that underscores the sport’s growing commitment to female drivers, F1 Academy and Formula 1 have confirmed a groundbreaking, multi-year partnership. Under this agreement, all 10 current Formula 1 teams will sponsor one driver each in the all-female racing series, further strengthening F1’s efforts to foster female talent in motorsport. A new…

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Toto Wolff is reportedly in talks to sell a small part of his 33 per cent shareholding in the Mercedes F1 team to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz
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Toto Wolff in talks to sell minor stake in Mercedes F1 to CrowdStrike CEO

Senjuti Jash04 mins

Toto Wolff is reportedly in advanced discussions to sell a small part of his 33 per cent shareholding in the Mercedes F1 team to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz.  Prominent business publication Sportico first announced that the deal values Mercedes at $6 billion, a new record for an F1 team. Upon completion of the agreement, this…

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Mercedes had a disappointing F1 Mexico City GP as Kimi Antonelli and George Russell finished P6 and P7 on Sunday afternoon.
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Mercedes will “review” messy team orders situation at F1 Mexico City GP

James O'Connor04 mins

Mercedes had a disappointing F1 Mexico City GP as Kimi Antonelli and George Russell finished P6 and P7 on Sunday afternoon. Alongside a general lack of pace, George Russell was fired up on the radio through the day. A lack of team orders, or the failure to do it quicker, irked the two-time race winner…

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Antonelli and Russell ahead og the Italian GP
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Antonelli and Russell motivated for 2026 F1 season with Mercedes

Antonina Jaromin05 mins

Mercedes has officially confirmed that Kimi Antonelli and George Russell will remain with the team through the 2026 Formula 1 season. Following the announcement, both drivers expressed relief at securing their seats and emphasized their motivation to deliver strong results in the upcoming season. Antonelli “relaxed” after confirmation amid challenges The 19-year-old reflected on the…

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