All articles tagged with #mercedes
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Formula 1
Mercedes has announced the reveal date for their 2026 F1 car, the Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E PERFORMANCE, with renders to be released on January 22 and a digital season launch show on February 2, featuring team leaders and drivers, as they aim to return to championship contention.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Formula 1
Lawrence Barretto predicts that Mercedes will reclaim the Teams’ Championship in the 2026 F1 season, despite recent struggles during the ground-effect era, amidst ongoing regulatory changes and uncertainty.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by RACER - Racing News
The article provides a detailed assessment of several Formula 1 teams' performances in 2025, highlighting Mercedes's improvement to second place, Red Bull's strong late-season surge, and Williams's consistent performance with notable drivers, while also discussing the challenges faced by Racing Bulls and Sauber.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by The Race
Max Verstappen's team, Verstappen.com Racing, is switching from Aston Martin to Mercedes for GT racing starting in 2026, competing in the GT World Challenge Europe with a Mercedes-AMG GT3, marking a significant move in his expanding motorsport career.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by The New York Times
Mercedes-Benz will pay up to $150 million to settle claims with U.S. states over using defeat devices to cheat emissions tests in diesel vehicles, marking a continuation of the decade-long dieselgate scandal involving automakers manipulating emissions data.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Formula 1
Max Verstappen discussed the factors influencing his future in F1, emphasizing that any potential move from Red Bull would depend on multiple personal and professional considerations beyond just racing performance, and he clarified that recent talks about a Mercedes switch were friendly but not serious.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ESPN
Lando Norris leads the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend after winning the sprint race and securing pole, while Oscar Piastri struggles but remains optimistic. Max Verstappen, facing a disappointing qualifying, starts from the pit lane, and Lewis Hamilton describes the weekend as a 'write-off' after qualifying 13th. The race is scheduled for 5 p.m. GMT.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Motorsport.com
George Russell's contract extension with Mercedes is reported to be worth £30 million per year, securing his place with the team until 2026, amid ongoing F1 season battles and regulation changes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by racingnews365.com
George Russell's new Mercedes F1 contract reportedly pays him £30 million per season, making him the third-highest earning driver in Formula 1, with negotiations possibly extending to 2027, amid a significant overhaul of regulations in 2023.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Motorsport.com
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ESPN
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Formula 1
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Formula 1
Mercedes' George Russell took pole position in Singapore, surprising Oscar Piastri, who qualified third, while McLaren's Lando Norris acknowledged their lack of pace, finishing fifth. Piastri was surprised by Mercedes' performance, and Norris felt more comfortable with the car but recognized they weren't quick enough compared to rivals. The weekend has been unpredictable, with track conditions affecting performance.