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Mercedes-Benz — Formula One team whose drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell lead the 2026 championship standings.
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… ed Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli ended a three-race winless streak on Sunday to extend his lead in the Formula One drivers’ championship with a solid fighting victory for Mercedes …
Calm Antonelli takes sixth win of the season with victory at Belgian GPCitizen Digital
… After finishing third behind triumphant Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc and fellow-Briton George Russell of Mercedes at his home British GP two weeks ago, the seven-time world champion is set to bid for an eighth. …
Hamilton aiming to equal Schumacher's Belgian GP record and boost title hopesCitizen Digital
Antonelli edges Hamilton in sprint to extend title lead By AFP July 04, 2026 05:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes became the youngest winner …
Antonelli edges Hamilton in sprint to extend title leadCitizen Digital
… "Last year, I underestimated the scale of the transition from Mercedes to Ferrari," Vasseur told the Italian daily Corriere della Sera. …
Ferrari confirm Hamilton staying next yearCitizen Digital
… low on Twitter Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 2, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during the press conference REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett Audio By Vocalize Lewis Hamilton jokingly suggested he might have to sneak into the Mercedes …
Antonelli is far ahead, says Hamilton of his title chancesCitizen Digital
Russell seeks to rebuild title bid with home win By AFP July 02, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mercedes' British driver George Russell celebrates getting pole position in the sprint qualifying …
Russell seeks to rebuild title bid with home winCitizen Digital
… The recommendation is one of a series of "important tweaks" the influential group, which represents BMW, Mercedes, and Stellantis among others, suggested the European Commission makes to its "Industrial Accelerator Act". …
EU carmakers want UK included in 'Made in Europe' rulesCitizen Digital
… AFP June 28, 2026 06:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize George Russell returned to winning ways after a series of disappointments on Sunday when he claimed a measured victory for Mercedes …
Russell holds off Verstappen to win Austrian Grand PrixCitizen Digital
Wolff says Russell will be at Mercedes next season By AFP June 28, 2026 10:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mercedes' British driver George Russell celebrates getting pole position in the sprint qualifyin …
Wolff says Russell will be at Mercedes next seasonCitizen Digital
… It’s not a complete game changer but when I used it last year, it was okay." Sunday's race will be the eighth round of the championship, with 19-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli at the top of the standings.
Heat hazard declared for Austrian GP weekendItalian teenager Kimi Antonelli secured his sixth win of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing 1.9 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc to extend his lead in the Formula One drivers' championship. Teammate George Russell crashed out on the opening lap after tangling with Hamilton.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli secured his sixth win of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing 1.9 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc to extend his lead in the Formula One drivers' championship. Teammate George Russell crashed out on the opening lap after tangling with Hamilton.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton returns to the Belgian Grand Prix, his 20th consecutive year at the circuit, aiming for a victory with Ferrari to equal Michael Schumacher's record of six Belgian Grand Prix wins and boost his bid for an eighth world title. Antonelli leads the championship with 179 points after nine races, 25 clear of Russell and 32 ahead of Hamilton.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One sprint winner at 19 when he passed Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to victory at the British Grand Prix, finishing 2.745 seconds clear and extending his championship lead.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur confirmed that seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will remain with the Italian team next year, saying the 41-year-old has settled in after his transition from Mercedes and is now in a "virtuous circle" following his maiden win for Ferrari.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton jokingly suggested sabotaging Mercedes cars to improve his chances of winning a record eighth Formula One title, saying Mercedes is performing at an "amazing level" and it will take "a huge amount" for anyone to close them down. Hamilton is third in the standings after eight rounds, 46 points behind Mercedes's Kimi Antonelli.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
George Russell, 40 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' championship, will race at the British Grand Prix this weekend hoping to recover form after a victory at the Red Bull Ring and reclaim title credentials.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
European automakers called for British vehicles and car parts to be included in the "made in Europe" definition under new EU rules tying companies' access to public money to minimum thresholds for EU-made parts. The ACEA car lobby argues that the European automotive industry operates an integrated value chain with the UK even after Brexit.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
George Russell claimed his second win of the year for Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing 1.611 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen of Red Bull, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the second Mercedes third.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff ended speculation about Max Verstappen replacing George Russell by declaring the team's driver line-up will remain unchanged next year, saying he is happy with both Russell and championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Formula One's governing body declared a heat hazard for the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg's Red Bull Ring, the first time this season, after temperatures exceeding 31 degrees Celsius were forecast. The designation requires teams to fit driver cooling systems such as liquid-cooled vests, though drivers can decline and take a ballast penalty instead.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton revealed he suffered a significant neck injury in testing ahead of his debut Ferrari season, crashing hard at Circuit de Catalunya in January 2025 and compressing a disc that affected a nerve. He said the injury left him in pain for three months, requiring daily physiotherapy, chiropractic care, painkillers, and injections.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Grand Prix victory with Ferrari on Sunday at the Catalonia race in Barcelona, his first win in nearly two years. The 41-year-old said he rebuilt his mind to shut out doubt and negativity, and now trails Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli by 41 points in the championship.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak. Hamilton finished ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris, cutting Antonelli's title lead to 41 points.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercedes' 19-year-old Italian driver Kimi Antonelli, the youngest championship leader in F1 history, will seek a sixth consecutive win at the Barcelona Grand Prix on Sunday, following victories in Monaco and five previous races.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nineteen-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco Grand Prix for his fifth consecutive victory this season, extending his lead to 66 points over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. The race was marked by multiple crashes, retirements, and penalties, with Antonelli finishing 6.271 seconds ahead of Hamilton in second place.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kimi Antonelli secured his fifth consecutive victory for Mercedes at Monaco, finishing 6.271 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton in a race marked by multiple crashes and stoppages. The 19-year-old Italian's win hoisted him 66 points clear in the drivers' championship.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli topped Saturday's final free practice at the Monaco Grand Prix for Mercedes, outpacing both Ferraris and setting a time of one minute and 12.720 seconds.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton topped second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix with a time of one minute 13.026 seconds, beating Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc by 0.111 seconds. The seven-time champion, a three-time Monaco winner, is pursuing a record 105th pole position this weekend.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Las Vegas Grand Prix has secured a new 10-year contract extension on the Formula One calendar at least until 2037. The race, which began in 2023 and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually in November, has generated more than $3 billion in economic impact for southern Nevada over its three editions.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton played down his and Ferrari's chances at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, saying he believed Ferrari would be competitive but that Mercedes remained the team to beat. He also warned that the high cost of karting made it "unlikely, if not impossible" for anyone to repeat his rise from an ordinary background to Formula 1.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are widely expected to end the Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli's record streak in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. Antonelli has won four consecutive races, but Ferrari's car performance and Leclerc's home-race advantage are seen as threats to his dominance.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius said the company has not ruled out entering the defence industry, stating that Europe needs to strengthen its defence capabilities in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. His remarks reflect Germany's broader effort to boost military capacity.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kimi Antonelli, 19, won the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight victory, extending his lead in the Formula One world championship. Reigning champion Lando Norris finished second in his McLaren, with Oscar Piastri third.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercedes' 19-year-old championship leader Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the Miami Grand Prix with a time of 1:27.798, beating Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. The Italian matched a record held by Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher by taking pole in three consecutive races.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
Max Verstappen qualified second for the Miami Grand Prix after Red Bull's recent upgrades improved his car's comfort and performance. The four-time champion said he could "see light at the end of the tunnel" following frustration with the team's previous races.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next six to twelve months, according to the Pentagon, amid tensions between the US and Europe over the Mideast war and trade disputes.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old Mercedes driver and youngest championship leader in F1 history, seeks a third consecutive victory at the Miami Grand Prix after wins in China and Japan. Formula One returns after a month's break due to the Middle East war, with the race marking the effective start of a new season featuring revised rules and car upgrades.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's economic slowdown and shift toward domestic manufacturers are squeezing Germany's automakers, with the VDA auto lobby president telling Reuters at the Beijing auto show that the competition in the Chinese market is "the most intense competition in the world" and that historically strong German market share can no longer be held as a benchmark for success.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →