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Mercedes boss praises Antonelli's masterclass while admitting they failed George Russell
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Mercedes boss praises Antonelli's masterclass while admitting they failed George Russell

Andrew Shovlin praises Antonelli's title run while apologising for the battery failure that ruined Russell's Sunday The Brackley garage experienced the absolute extremes of motorsport at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

The 'difference' between Kimi Antonelli's F1 title and Lewis Hamilton's according to Toto Wolff
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The 'difference' between Kimi Antonelli's F1 title and Lewis Hamilton's according to Toto Wolff

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has explained how "different" it felt watching Kimi Antonelli become Formula 1 world champion compared to his record-breaking years with Lewis Hamilton.

Mercedes F1 title winners: Kimi Antonelli joins small but elite club
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Mercedes F1 title winners: Kimi Antonelli joins small but elite club

Kimi Antonelli has joined an elite club by becoming only the fourth works Mercedes driver ever to win the F1 World Drivers' Championship, and has become the youngest to ever do so.

How Mercedes can win F1 2026 Constructors' Championship at the Sao Paulo GP
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How Mercedes can win F1 2026 Constructors' Championship at the Sao Paulo GP

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli earned his first Drivers' title by securing it in Mexico City, and attention now turns to the team's quest for a Constructors' title.

The in-depth details behind Antonelli thumping Russell
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The in-depth details behind Antonelli thumping Russell

Kimi Antonelli's historic Formula 1 title run is complete and so too is his crushing of team-mate George Russell in 2026's major script-flip. Having gone toe-to-toe with Lewis Hamilton in their three years as team-mates, and even ended with a clear edge over the seven-time world…

Russell shares emotional reflection on 2026 in candid post
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Russell shares emotional reflection on 2026 in candid post

George Russell has reflected on his challenging 2026 campaign after Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli secured the Drivers' Championship in Mexico City.

Toto Wolff calls out 'endless radio moaners' in new Kimi Antonelli claim
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Toto Wolff calls out 'endless radio moaners' in new Kimi Antonelli claim

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said Kimi Antonelli's attitude represents "modern Formula 1" claiming the age of the 'win at all costs' racing driver "has died." The Mercedes team principal and part-owner held up his driver as a role model for those working their way up the…

Kimi Antonelli labels the "turning point" in F1 title-winning season
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Kimi Antonelli labels the "turning point" in F1 title-winning season

The Mercedes driver took his maiden F1 title in Mexico on Sunday Kimi Antonelli has labelled the Japanese Grand Prix as the "turning point" in his title-clinching Formula 1 season - saying that win gave him the belief he could become world champion.

Untelevised George Russell team radio after Mexican GP 's**tshow'
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Untelevised George Russell team radio after Mexican GP 's**tshow'

Untelevised team radio footage from the Mexican Grand Prix has revealed the moment Mercedes driver George Russell vowed to "shut the f**k up" after suffering a Mercedes deployment issue.

Lewis Hamilton goes viral after emotional moment with Peter Bonnington in Mexico
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Lewis Hamilton goes viral after emotional moment with Peter Bonnington in Mexico

Formula 1 fans have praised Lewis Hamilton for his heartfelt congratulations to former race engineer Peter Bonnington Formula 1 fans have praised seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton after footage of him congratulating his former Mercedes race engineer Peter 'Bono' Bonnington at…

Mercedes fined after 'distraught' Russell's post-race snub
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Mercedes fined after 'distraught' Russell's post-race snub

Mercedes has been fined $8000 after George Russell failed to attend the post-race media pen following Kimi Antonelli's record-breaking world championship win in Mexico.

George Russell breaks silence after Kimi Antonelli seals F1 2026 title
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George Russell breaks silence after Kimi Antonelli seals F1 2026 title

George Russell has issued his first words since Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli, wrapped up the Drivers' Championship in Mexico City. Russell missed his mandatory media duties after Mercedes gave him permission to leave the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on Sunday, landing the…