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Mercedes

Formula One to make rule changes from next race in Miami after engine concerns

The FIA said energy management parameters would be adjusted for qualifying with a reduction in maximum permitted recharge.
The FIA said energy management parameters would be adjusted for qualifying with a reduction in maximum permitted recharge.

Antonelli performing as expected but Senna comparisons too much for Wolff

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates with the trophy after winning the Japanese Grand Prix REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates with the trophy after winning the Japanese Grand Prix REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo

Wolff says F1 must wield scalpel not baseball bat in making changes

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 13, 2026 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff speaks to the media after sprint qualifying. REUTERS/Go Nakamura
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 13, 2026 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff speaks to the media after sprint qualifying. REUTERS/Go Nakamura

FIA hails ‘invaluable input’ from drivers ahead of Formula One rules meeting

Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 6, 2025 FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem after qualifying REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 6, 2025 FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem after qualifying REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

One dead, six injured in Nurburgring race that Formula One champ Max Verstappen had entered

Formula One champion Max Verstappen had been due to compete in the race in which racing driver Juha Miettinen died.
Formula One champion Max Verstappen had been due to compete in the race in which racing driver Juha Miettinen died.

France’s Doriane Pin becomes first woman to drive a Mercedes F1 car

France's Doriane Pin drove the W12 Mercedes car that Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas drove to the 2021 constructors’ title.
France's Doriane Pin drove the W12 Mercedes car that Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas drove to the 2021 constructors’ title.

F1 leader Antonelli says he feels stronger and more in control

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates with his team after winning the Japanese Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates with his team after winning the Japanese Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri focused on closing the gap to Mercedes during unexpected Formula One layoff

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates his second place on the podium with a trophy after the Japanese Grand Prix. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates his second place on the podium with a trophy after the Japanese Grand Prix. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

In the Driver’s Seat

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli could be the F1 darling Italy is waiting for

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli celebrating his Japanese Grand Prix win at the Suzuka circuit on March 29.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli celebrating his Japanese Grand Prix win at the Suzuka circuit on March 29.

Youngest Formula One title leader Kimi Antonelli to keep ‘raising bar’ after Japan win

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, 19, celebrating on the podium after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on March 29.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, 19, celebrating on the podium after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on March 29.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.