Andrea Kimi Antonelli takes positives from a mixed Bahrain GP weekend
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Antonelli taking the positives from F1 Bahrain GP despite disappointing finish

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli reflects on a positive qualifying and delves into a difficult Sunday at the F1 Bahrain GP. Following a difficult evening in Sakhir, Mercedes’ Antonelli reflects on his ups and downs in Bahrain. Following a strong P4 in Qualifying on Saturday, Antonelli was struck with a penalty leaving him to start from P5….

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Mercedes Toto Wolff on Friday at the Bahrain GP
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Wolff reflects on likelihood of catching McLaren and F1 Bahrain GP ups and downs

It was an eventful race weekend at the F1 Bahrain GP for Mercedes. From grid penalties for both drivers after a qualifying infringement, to George Russell’s race that was riddled with technical issues.  After the race, Team Principal Toto Wolff reflected on the weekend in his print media session and how Mercedes are performing relative…

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Russell battles intense technical issues to finish P2 at the F1 Bahrain GP

George Russell manages P2 despite an onslaught of technical issues at the F1 Bahrain GP. Russell managed his soft tyres to the finish line just seven-tenths ahead of Lando Norris in his McLaren who finished P3. The British driver’s Mercedes had a combination of mechanical malfunctions that affected the data on his steering wheel, and…

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Italian driver Kimi Antonelli produced an extraordinary turnaround over Saturday and Sunday at the F1 Japanese GP, and it has been revealed that Valtteri Bottas played a role in that, with Fred Vesti also getting recognition.
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Mercedes: Bottas played a key part in helping Antonelli at F1 Japanese GP

Italian driver Kimi Antonelli produced an extraordinary turnaround over Saturday and Sunday at the F1 Japanese GP, and it has been revealed that Mercedes reserve Valtteri Bottas played a role in that, with Fred Vesti also getting recognition. The former PREMA driver had been due to test a Super Formula car at Suzuka in December…

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Antonelli in Mercedes for the 2025 F1 Japanese GP
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Antonelli thrilled with race performance as he breaks records in the F1 Japanese GP

Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli was pretty satisfied with his 2025 F1 Japanese GP result. In fact, the young Italian driver ended his third ever Formula 1 race in P6, even signing the fastest race lap of the event. Antonelli showcased a rather strong pace, and even became the youngest driver to ever lead a…

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Russell calls for softer compounds after forgettable F1 Japanese GP

George Russell’s race at the F1 Japanese GP was defined by tyre compounds and stagnant racing that left him stuck in a DRS train. Unable to close the gap to Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari ahead, Russell’s weekend was full of missed opportunities and Mercedes’ ongoing frustrations. In qualifying, a scrappy Q3 lap left him in P5 for the GP, sandwiched between Leclerc and his teammate Kimi…

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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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Mercdes George Russell celebrates his second podium of 2025
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Toto Wolff: No happiness until Mercedes start regularly winning F1 races again

Toto Wolff reflects on a strong showing from Mercedes in the F1 Chinese GP as the team aims to build on the W16. Emboldened by the team’s strong start to the season, he sets his sights on winning races and competing for championships. With Mercedes kicking off their 2025 Formula 1 season with 2 consecutive…

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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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