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George Russell Says Mercedes Seat Never Under Threat Before Max Verstappen's Red Bull Deal
George Russell confirmed his Mercedes seat was never in jeopardy despite rumors linking Max Verstappen to the team prior to his Red Bull contract extension through 2030. McLaren's Lando Norris also addressed previous talks between his team and Verstappen as the paddock prepares for the Dutch Grand Prix.
21 Aug 2026
18 Aug 2026
Mercedes Takes Blame After Wheel-Shield Failure Denies Antonelli British GP Victory
Mercedes has accepted the blame after a late wheel-shield failure cost Kimi Antonelli a likely victory at the British Grand Prix. The resulting balance loss, double pit stop, and track-limits penalty dropped Antonelli to 16th, reducing his championship lead over George Russell to 25 points.
11 Aug 2026
Vasseur targets Ferrari gains to sustain Hamilton’s title bid
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has outlined a two-pronged strategy of engine refinement and operational consistency to help Lewis Hamilton close a 50-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the 2026 F1 drivers' standings.
8 Aug 2026
George Russell Rules Out Driving Style as Cause for Mercedes Pace Deficit
George Russell has ruled out his driving style as the cause for his recent pace deficit to teammate Kimi Antonelli, despite earlier beliefs that technique was the primary issue. Mercedes is now investigating potential mechanical or aerodynamic discrepancies as the team prepares for the Belgian Grand Prix.
6 Aug 2026
George Russell: Mercedes Targets Power Unit Fix for Hungarian GP
George Russell is confident that Mercedes has resolved the software-related power unit issues that hindered his performance at Spa. The driver describes the 2026 season as his toughest psychological challenge yet due to ongoing mechanical inconsistencies.
5 Aug 2026
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris Praise Kimi Antonelli’s 2026 F1 Campaign
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have lauded Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli for his dominant performance in the first half of the 2026 F1 season, though team principal Toto Wolff warns that the title race remains wide open.
2 Aug 2026
George Russell Faces Power Unit Change After Hungarian GP Qualifying Leak
George Russell will fit a new Mercedes power unit for the Hungarian GP after a water leak in qualifying, though he avoids a grid penalty. He starts sixth, looking to close a 50-point gap to teammate Kimi Antonelli.
29 Jul 2026
George Russell Reflects on 'Disastrous' Run of Mechanical Misfortune
George Russell says he has never experienced a season with such persistent mechanical misfortune after an engine issue at the Hungarian Grand Prix added to his list of 2026 setbacks. The Mercedes driver is currently 59 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli as the team weighs potential future grid penalties.
