Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli qualified in P1 at the main race Qualifying for the F1 2026 British GP. The young driver was able to beat track favourite Lewis Hamilton and teammate George Russell. 
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Antonelli reflects on achieving his fifth pole of the F1 2026 season at the British GP Qualifying

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli qualified in P1 at the main race qualifying for the F1 2026 British GP. The young driver was able to beat track favourite Lewis Hamilton and teammate George Russell.  Earlier in the day, the Italian had scored a win in the Sprint Race. He had started P2, behind Hamilton’s Ferrari, but managed…

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Vasseur miffed by allegations of F1 cheating by Wolff on regular updates from Ferrari

Fred Vasseur feels it is ironic from Toto Wolff to question about Ferrari’s Cost Cap spending, after the Mercedes F1 chief raised surprise. Following the Austrian GP, Mercedes F1 chief Wolff put out a surprise note regarding the string of upgrades that Ferrari has managed since the start of 2026 season. It is not just…

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has beaten Ferrari star Lewis Hamilton to victory in the 2026 F1 British GP Sprint Race.
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Antonelli on “very fun” fight with Hamilton to win 2026 F1 British GP Sprint Race

After narrowly missing out on pole position in Qualifying, Mercedes driver and Championship leader Kimi Antonelli claimed victory in the 2026 F1 British GP Sprint Race after a battle with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. The Championship leader felt like he left room for improvement on his last lap in SQ3 and was eager to challenge Lewis…

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Antonelli misses out on pole position in Sprint Qualifying for the 2026 F1 British GP, while Mercedes teammate Russell ends the session in P5.
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Mercedes F1 drivers Antonelli and Russell reflect on mixed fortunes in Sprint Qualifying at 2026 British GP

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli narrowly misses out on pole position in Sprint Qualifying for the 2026 F1 British GP, while Mercedes teammate and Championship runner-up George Russell ends the session in P5. Heading into the weekend as presumed favorites, it came as a bit of a surprise when Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton, claimed the top…

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Mercedes driver George Russell assesses rivals' competitiveness and admits he expects a close fight at the 2026 F1 British GP
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Russell expects a close fight at the front despite Mercedes momentum ahead of 2026 F1 British GP

Mercedes driver George Russell expects a multi-team battle for top positions at the 2026 British GP despite his latest F1 win.  Fresh off a breakthrough win in Austria, Russell heads into his home Grand Prix in Silverstone buoyed by Mercedes’ consistency, but expects Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren to remain in contention at the front. …

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Kimi Antonelli discusses his 2026 Championship battle and a difficult Austrian GP ahead of the F1 British GP.
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Antonelli on 2026 F1 championship battle and learnings from Austria ahead of British GP

Ahead of the 2026 F1 British GP, Kimi Antonelli discussed his championship battle and difficulties he faced last weekend at the Austrian GP. The Mercedes driver also touched on his season as a whole, as well as how he has been able to keep so consistent despite the problems he has experienced. Antonelli on leading…

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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff explains "just drive" comment to George Russell during 2026 F1 Austrian GP.
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Wolff on “just drive” comment to Russell during 2026 F1 Austrian GP weekend

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff gave some words of encouragement over the radio to George Russell during qualifying at the 2026 F1 Austrian GP — “Just drive.” Russell went on to score pole position and win his second race of the season. Now, Russell sits P2 in the World Drivers’ Championship, 40 points behind teammate…

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