Mercedes Archives: 05/2026

Many people in the Formula 1 paddock reportedly felt Toto Wolff ‘goofed spectacularly’ by signing Kimi Antonelli as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Mercedes. After Hamilton’s…

Nico Rosberg has no doubt that title rivals Kimi Antonelli and George Russell will eventually ‘clash’ at Mercedes this season. It’s been 10 years since…

Despite missing out on his first Grand Prix victory of the season in Miami by just over two seconds, Lando Norris impressed James Hinchcliffe with…

Mercedes engineers are thought to have wanted to see McLaren’s data at the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix to understand how they better optimised their…

Jolyon Palmer has warned George Russell that Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli could become ‘unassailable’ if he does not start beating him in 2026. Antonelli has…

James Hinchcliffe says George Russell can’t turn to ‘the book of driver excuses’ to explain his performance at the Miami Grand Prix last weekend. Russell…

David Coulthard has warned George Russell that the ‘expectation’ at Mercedes could be now that Kimi Antonelli is the team leader. Following his victory at…

Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya agree that George Russell’s protracted contract talks with Mercedes in 2025 may be contributing to his current slump. Mercedes…

Toto Wolff had to stop himself from admonishing Kimi Antonelli on the radio after the young Italian almost jeopardised his Miami GP win. Antonelli earned…

Despite missing out on a first race win this season to Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes, Lando Norris thinks McLaren have reason to be optimistic. Norris…