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Mercedes-Benz

Also known as: Mercedes · Mercedes team

Mercedes-Benz — Formula One team whose drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell lead the 2026 championship standings.

2026-04-262026-07-21

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    In Canada, Mercedes' precocious championship leader reeled off a fourth consecutive win, including his maiden F1 triumph, to open a 43-point gap ahead of team-mate George Russell.

    Ferrari tipped to end Antonelli's winning run
  3. May 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Mercedes Benz mulls diversification into defence By AFP May 17, 2026 05:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The comment's by the Mercedes-Benz CEO come as Germany is beefing up its military capacity in respo

    Mercedes Benz mulls diversification into defence
  5. Citizen Digital

    Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix By AFP May 04, 2026 07:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates after winning the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Pri

    Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix
  6. The Standard

    His Mercedes team-mate George Russell was fifth ahead of seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton in the second Ferrari and Oscar Piastri, who was seventh in the second McLaren.Alpine's Franco Colapinto was eighth ahead of Isack Hadjar in the second Red Bull and the second Alpine of Pi

    Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami Grand Prix pole
  7. The Standard

    "For sure, the car has not been great in the previous races," said Verstappen, whose previous best grid position this year was eighth.On Sunday, he will start alongside championship-leading Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, who claimed his third consecutive pole on Sat

    Verstappen sees light at the end of tunnel
  8. Citizen Digital

    Trump on Friday accused German automakers like Mercedes-Benz and BMW of ripping off Americans, saying that Germany and "other European nations have not adhered to our trade deal." Germany would likely be hit hard by a sharp vehicle tariff, as it is responsible for a significant p

    US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany
  9. April 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli will step up to Formula One next season and replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, the team announced on August 31, 2024.

    Antonelli bids for hat-trick as F1 returns in Miami
  11. Citizen Digital

    German auto industry faces even tougher competition as China economy slows By Reuters April 26, 2026 02:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen on a car in front of the Mercedes-Be

    German auto industry faces even tougher competition as China economy slows

Sunday 19 July

  1. Antonelli wins Belgian GP, extends F1 championship lead

    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

Thursday 16 July

  1. Hamilton targets Belgian GP win to equal Schumacher record

    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

Saturday 4 July

  1. Antonelli wins British Grand Prix sprint, extends F1 title lead

    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

Friday 3 July

  1. Ferrari confirm Lewis Hamilton stays for 2027 season

    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

  2. Hamilton trails Antonelli by 46 points in Formula One standings

    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

Thursday 2 July

  1. Russell seeks British Grand Prix win to close title gap

    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

  2. EU carmakers lobby for UK parts in Made-in-Europe rules

    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

Sunday 28 June

  1. Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix, holds off Verstappen

    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

  2. Mercedes team boss confirms Russell stays for next season

    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

Friday 26 June

  1. Formula One declares heat hazard for Austrian GP weekend

    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

  2. Hamilton credits neck injury for Ferrari debut season struggles

    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

Monday 15 June

  1. Lewis Hamilton wins first Ferrari race in Barcelona

    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

Sunday 14 June

  1. Hamilton wins first Ferrari race at Barcelona Grand Prix

    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

Thursday 11 June

  1. Antonelli targets sixth straight Formula 1 victory at Barcelona

    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

Monday 8 June

  1. Antonelli wins fifth straight Monaco Grand Prix, leads championship

    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

Sunday 7 June

  1. Antonelli wins Monaco Grand Prix, extends championship lead

    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

Saturday 6 June

  1. Antonelli fastest in Monaco F1 final practice session

    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

  2. Hamilton fastest in Monaco practice, chases pole record

    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

Friday 5 June

  1. Formula One secures Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037

    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

  2. Hamilton downplays Ferrari's Monaco Grand Prix prospects

    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

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ferrari expected to end Antonelli's winning streak at Monaco

    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

Sunday 17 May

  1. Mercedes-Benz CEO open to entering defence industry

    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

Monday 4 May

  1. Mercedes driver Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix

    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

Sunday 3 May

  1. Teenager Antonelli secures Miami pole, ties Senna and Schumacher record

    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

  2. Verstappen claims second place at Miami qualifying

    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

Saturday 2 May

  1. US orders withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

    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

Thursday 30 April

  1. Antonelli chases third straight win as F1 returns in Miami

    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

Sunday 26 April

  1. German carmakers face intensifying Chinese market competition

    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

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