Mercedes have confirmed George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as the driver line-up for the 2026 Formula 1 season after signing contract extensions, Afrosport reports. Russell's existing deal was set to run out at the end of the year likewise rookie Antonelli, who replaced Lewis Hamilton. Both drivers are now going to be part of the grid next year when new technical regulations kick in. Russell's contract...
New Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas says he is not prepared to fight at the back of the grid when he returns in 2026, Afrosport reports. The 35-year-old Finnish driver will team up with former Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez as Cadillac becomes the 11th team on the grid ahead of next year’s new technical regulations. The General Motors-owned outfit will become the second American team...
Kimi Antonelli has apologised to Max Verstappen after colliding with the Red Bull driver during the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Italian rookie locked up his tyres as he approached Turn 3 on the opening lap and crashed into Verstappen, which resulted in damage to the cars of both drivers and forced them to retire from the race. Antonelli was subsequently handed a...
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has refused to write off Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari and has backed him to turn things around following a difficult start to life with the Scuderia, Afrosport reports. The seven-time world champion has failed to finish on the podium in the first 10 races of the 2025 Formula 1 season, the first time such as happened in his illustrious career. His...
Mercedes Formula 1 reserve and test driver Valtteri Bottas says he is open to a move to Red Bull should they need another driver alongside reigning world champion Max Verstappen, Afrosport reports. The 35-year-old Finn could not secure a permanent seat for 2025 after losing his spot at Sauber to Formula 2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto. Bottas remains hopeful that he can get back on the grid...
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