Key Highlights: George Russell missed out on pole position for the Mexican Grand Prix by a mere 0.009 seconds to Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes opted for a tyre preparation lap, forcing Russell’s car to carry an extra lap of fuel that he feels cost him top spot. Russell will start from the front row alongside Hamilton, ...
Key Highlights: George Russell reported lingering balance problems with Mercedes’ upgraded W17 during Friday practice at the Mexico Grand Prix, warning the car remains outside its ideal performance window. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc led both Friday sessions, assisted by the SF-26âs smaller turbo setup coping effectively with Mexico City’s high altitude. Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes driver George Russell has backed reserve driver Frederik Vesti as a serious contender for a Cadillac Formula 1 seat for the 2027 campaign. Vesti impressed during opening practice in Mexico, finishing third overall after taking over Russell’s Mercedes W15 for the session. Cadillac test driver Colton Herta remains in contention and is ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes enjoyed a competitive opening Friday at the Mexico City Grand Prix, with George Russell finishing third fastest in FP2 after Fred Vesti secured P3 in FP1. Rookies Kimi Antonelli and Fred Vesti led Mercedes through the opening practice hour, finishing second and third, before Antonelli took fourth in the afternoon session. Trackside ...
Key Highlights: George Russell secured third in FP2 at the Mexico City Grand Prix, trailing session leader Charles Leclerc by roughly a tenth of a second after sitting out FP1 for reserve driver Fred Vesti. Russell identified Ferrari as the early pace-setter but emphasized that the intense fight among the top four teams means Qualifying ...
Key Highlights: Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner warned that Mercedes could alter its driver lineup if George Russell does not improve his performance by the end of next season. Steiner compared Russell’s current internal struggle alongside Kimi Antonelli to Daniel Ricciardo’s career-altering downturn against Lando Norris at McLaren. Russell currently trails his championship-leading teammate ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc set the fastest pace in opening practice for the Mexico Grand Prix, recording a dominant 1m18.128s lap for Ferrari. Ten rookie drivers participated in the session, with Mercedes young talents Kimi Antonelli and Frederik Vesti finishing second and third respectively. Low grip levels, rapid track evolution, technical trouble for Red Bull ...
Key Highlights Mercedes sensation Kimi Antonelli needs only a ninth-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prixâor for neither George Russell nor Lewis Hamilton to winâto claim the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship. Claiming the title at age 20 would establish Antonelli as F1’s youngest-ever champion, eclipsing Sebastian Vettelâs long-standing record by more than three years. ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes driver George Russell believes Ferrari holds “quite an advantage” at the Mexican Grand Prix due to its smaller turbocharger design combating high-altitude turbo lag. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc rejected the favorite tag for Mexico, maintaining that Mercedes remains the frontrunner “wherever we go” alongside a surging Red Bull. Mexico Cityâs Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli was absent from scheduled Formula 1 media duties on Thursday ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20-year-old was granted formal dispensation to remain at his hotel to recover from a viral illness. Antonelli arrived in Mexico positioned on the verge of becoming the youngest World Champion in ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc asserts Ferrari must execute a flawless weekend to challenge frontrunners Mercedes and Red Bull at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Ferrari enters the event carrying momentum from consecutive runner-up podium finishes in Singapore and Austin. Leclerc pinpointed tyre preparation and car sensitivity during Qualifyingâspecifically in falling track temperaturesâas Ferrari’s primary hurdle. ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes driver George Russell suggests Ferrari’s smaller turbo design could give the team a distinct advantage in the high-altitude conditions of Mexico City. Mercedes continues to grapple with a narrow operating window for its latest aerodynamic upgrade, which Russell struggled to optimize at the United States Grand Prix. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli enters ...