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Mercedes

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.

Kimi Antonelli leads 1-2 Mercedes qualifying for Japanese Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 28, 2026 Sumo Wrestler Ozeki Kotozakura presents the pole position award to Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 28, 2026 Sumo Wrestler Ozeki Kotozakura presents the pole position award to Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

'Banker' lap pays off for calm Antonelli in Japan

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 28, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Issei Kato
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 28, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Issei Kato

Verstappen's Suzuka streak comes to an end, will start 11th

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 28, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen reacts after being eliminated during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Franck Robichon
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 28, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen reacts after being eliminated during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Franck Robichon

Kimi Antonelli takes pole for Japanese Grand Prix in Mercedes 1-2 as team stamp early dominance

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 28, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 28, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Antonelli heads Russell in dominant final Japan practice session for Mercedes

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 27, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli during practice REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 27, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli during practice REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

McLaren's Piastri goes fastest in Friday practice at Japanese Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 27, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell in action during the first practice session REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 27, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell in action during the first practice session REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

F1-leading Mercedes can make it three out of three at Japanese Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in action during the race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in action during the race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Mercedes appoint Lord as F1 deputy principal

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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.