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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli topped the Day 4 morning of the 2026 Barcelona pre-season test with a fastest lap of 1:17.081 and about 90 laps. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) was second (+1.338) ahead of Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) on ~87 laps, with Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) fourth (+1.782) and Sergio Perez (Cadillac) fifth (+4.268). Only five cars ran in the opening hours, and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll was expected to join later.
Lando Norris won an action-packed Sprint at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, holding off Kimi Antonelli amid changing conditions and crashes, including Oscar Piastri's early exit, to extend his championship lead.
Max Verstappen led the second practice session at the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix, outperforming Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli, with the session marked by technical issues and strategic tyre choices as teams prepared for qualifying.
Mercedes has officially announced that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will continue as their drivers for the 2026 F1 season, with Russell entering his eighth season and Antonelli his rookie year, both contributing to the team's current standings and future plans.
Mercedes remains committed to its 2026 F1 masterplan, with George Russell confirmed as a key driver and young talent Kimi Antonelli continuing his development, despite fluctuating performance and team challenges this season.
Mercedes has officially confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will continue as their F1 drivers in 2026, following a period of speculation and negotiations, with Russell expressing pride in the partnership and Antonelli excited to stay with the team after his rookie season.
George Russell will stay with Mercedes next season, with contract details unspecified, leaving open the possibility of pursuing Max Verstappen in 2027; Kimi Antonelli also signed a new deal, indicating Mercedes' stable driver lineup amid upcoming regulation changes.
Mercedes has announced it will retain George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as drivers for the 2026 F1 season, with Russell continuing his successful partnership and Antonelli progressing in his rookie year, amid upcoming regulation changes and ongoing championship battles.
Mercedes has confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will continue as their drivers for the 2026 F1 season, with Russell extending his contract and Antonelli, a rookie, showing promising performances. The team aims to focus on the final races of the current season and the upcoming regulation changes in 2026.
Max Verstappen thanked rookie driver Kimi Antonelli for helping him with a tow during qualifying at Silverstone and invited him to dinner as a gesture of appreciation, following their crash at the Austrian Grand Prix. Verstappen, starting from pole at the British Grand Prix, emphasized sportsmanship and learning from mistakes in racing.
Kimi Antonelli received a three-place grid penalty for the upcoming British Grand Prix after being found at fault for a collision with Max Verstappen in Austria, which caused both to retire from the race. The incident was due to Antonelli locking his rear brakes and attempting evasive action, leading to a penalty and points on his license. Verstappen accepted Antonelli's apology, emphasizing that such mistakes are common among drivers.
Max Verstappen explained that after a crash with Kimi Antonelli on the first lap of the Austrian GP, he was initially unaware of what caused the collision and simply asked Antonelli what happened. Verstappen described the incident as a racing accident and expressed understanding, noting Antonelli's intention to apologize. The crash marked Verstappen's first DNF since the 2024 Australian GP and highlighted a challenging weekend for him.
Max Verstappen retired from the Austrian Grand Prix after a collision with rookie Kimi Antonelli on the first lap, significantly impacting his championship hopes as Lando Norris won the race. Antonelli admitted fault, and Verstappen expressed frustration, with the season set to continue at Silverstone.
George Russell topped the second practice session at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, narrowly ahead of Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli, with notable incidents including Lance Stroll crashing into the wall. The session highlighted Mercedes' strong performance and ongoing development, setting the stage for the upcoming qualifying and race.