George Russell
Mercedes Seizes Australia GP Quali: Russell on Pole, Antonelli Joins for Front-Row Lockout
The season-opening Australian Grand Prix qualifying session had everything: drama, recovery, and history. By the end of it, George Russell claimed pole position, with Kimi Antonelli alongside him in second, delivering a front-row lockout for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. It wasn’t a straightforward path. Antonelli suffered a heavy crash in FP3, leaving the garage […]
March 8, 2026 Motor Sports, What's New
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Pushes Through Challenges in Bahrain Test Finale
The desert sun dipped low over the Bahrain International Circuit as the first pre-season test came to a close. For the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, the final day brought a welcome shift in momentum. After two days marked by reliability headaches and long hours in the garage, Friday finally gave the Silver Arrows a […]
February 15, 2026 Motor Sports
Mercedes Bahrain Test: Russell & Antonelli Face Early Challenges
Fresh from the Barcelona shakedown, the W17 rolled back onto the track in Bahrain for the first of six crucial test days spread across the next two weeks. George Russell opened the morning session, putting in a solid 56 laps as the team explored balance and responsiveness under the desert heat. After lunch, Kimi Antonelli […]
February 12, 2026 Motor Sports
A New Era Begins: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Launches the W17
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team has officially unveiled its 2026 challenger, the W17, marking the start of Formula 1’s new technical era. Built for the sport’s sweeping regulation changes, the W17 features a lighter, shorter, and narrower chassis, active aerodynamics, and a next-generation hybrid Power Unit powered by advanced sustainable fuel from PETRONAS. Drivers and […]
February 2, 2026 Motor Sports
Mercedes W17 Shows Reliability with 151 Laps on Barcelona
The first day of the Barcelona Shakedown carried the unmistakable buzz of a new Formula 1 season. Seven teams chose to run, and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team wasted no time in showing intent with the brand-new W17 E PERFORMANCE, completing 151 laps—over 700 kilometers—on its debut outing. Morning – Antonelli Breaks the Silence As the […]
January 28, 2026 Motor Sports