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George Russell fires disqualification warning

George Russell underlined his growing leadership role at Mercedes by warning engineers that Kimi Antonelli’s W15 was “bottoming” heavily through Turns 4 and 5 during practice, risking excessive plank wear and potential disqualification. The 27-year-old Brit relayed, “Lots of bottoming and plank wear from Kimi, exit turn four, entry turn five,” prompting immediate analysis. Why

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Max Verstappen delivers damning verdict on Red Bull

Red Bull arrived at Imola with a re-profiled floor, revised side-pod undercuts, a tweaked beam wing, and rear-ramp refinements on the RB21. Engineers hoped the suite would trim the deficit to McLaren and reclaim top-speed supremacy. Track Reality Free Practice 1 ended with Verstappen seventh and team-mate Yuki Tsunoda sixteenth. FP2 produced incremental gains—P6 and

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Ferrari plan ‘bold’ upgrade to fix Lewis Hamilton disqualification

Ferrari started 2025 targeting both championships but trail runaway leaders by 152 points after just six races. Lewis Hamilton, lured from Mercedes, has yet to finish higher than fifth. Engineering the relaunch Italian reports say a new rear-suspension layout will debut around the Austrian Grand Prix on 29 June, enabling “a more extreme mechanical setup.”

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Adrian Newey makes Aston Martin demand amid huge Lawrence Stroll investment

Legendary designer Adrian Newey began work at Aston Martin in March as Managing Technical Partner, charged with guiding the squad into the 2026 rules cycle. He told in-house media he felt “buoyed by the team” but noted crucial staffing gaps. Facility Versus Workforce “Lawrence’s vision has created a great facility – the best facility in

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McLaren boss accuses F1 boss of being ‘caught with his pants down’

McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has revisited Oscar Piastri’s turbulent switch from Alpine, accusing the French team of using a press release to “bully” the Australian into compliance. Brown’s Allegation Speaking to Mail Sport, Brown said Alpine’s 2022 announcement naming Piastri as Esteban Ocon’s 2023 team-mate “was used to bully him into doing what they

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Ferrari boss warned Lewis Hamilton won’t save him

Ferrari entered 2025 hailed as dark-horse title contenders after signing Lewis Hamilton to partner Charles Leclerc. Six races later, they sit fourth, 152 points adrift of runaway leaders McLaren, and Damon Hill warns that team principal Fred Vasseur is “going to feel the heat.” Performance Gap Widens Aside from Leclerc’s podium in Saudi Arabia, the

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Mercedes W16 sparks legality debate at Miami GP

Mercedes’ W16 drew surprise and suspicion in Miami, especially from Williams driver Alex Albon, who questioned the legality of the car’s performance during Sprint qualifying. Albon Raises Eyebrows with Radio Comment Albon was following George Russell’s Mercedes when he radioed in, saying: “I don’t know how that Merc is legal.” Though no context was given,

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George Russell worried about ‘creating new problem’ at Mercedes

With Lewis Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari, George Russell steps into the role of Mercedes’ lead driver for the 2025 season. The team’s new contender, the W16, has undergone initial shakedown sessions at the Bahrain International Circuit, with Russell expressing cautious optimism. Team principal Toto Wolff has confidence in Russell’s capabilities, suggesting that with a “fairly

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Toto Wolff Seeks Lewis Hamilton Revenge as Mercedes Unveils the W16

Mercedes has officially launched its latest Formula 1 car, the W16, as the team looks to bounce back in 2025 following an underwhelming 2024 season. The unveiling marks a significant turning point for the Silver Arrows, as they prepare for their first season in over a decade without Lewis Hamilton, who has made the switch

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Red Bull Claim Sergio Perez’s Failure Will Help Max Verstappen in 2025

Red Bull’s technical director Pierre Waché has discussed the potential benefits of the team’s extra wind tunnel runs for the 2025 season, which they earned by finishing third in the Constructors’ Championship. This advantage could prove crucial in developing their car for the upcoming season, but Waché is careful not to underestimate the challenge. Maximizing

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