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RSS ↗Honda cools Ben Sulayem’s Alonso interventionSep.16 (GMM) Honda has played down FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s remarkable suggestion that the governing body could help Aston Martin-Honda improve its performance as part of efforts to keep Fernando Alonso in Formula 1. Ben Sulayem said in Madrid that he had asked Alonso directly what needed to change. “Tell me what you want,…Red Bull contracts imminent, Russell deal quietly doneSep.16 (GMM) Red Bull is expected to announce contract extensions in the coming days, according to Sky Deutschland presenter Peter Hardenacke, as uncertainty continues around several seats in the Red Bull driver pool. Hardenacke said he has learned that new deals are imminent, with Isack Hadjar the most obvious candidate after his strong season prior…
via f1chronicle.comFerrari Boss Fred Vasseur Insists ‘The Potential Is There’ for a Win After Charles Leclerc’s Bold Madrid GambleFred Vasseur said Ferrari had the pace to win the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid if a second caution period had fallen at the right…
via f1oversteer.comSimon Lazenby reminds Nico Rosberg of what he said about Lewis Hamilton’s ‘age’ last yearNico Rosberg thought Lewis Hamilton’s qualifying pace was starting to desert him, but the Ferrari driver has got it ‘back’ this year. Hamilton is tied ...
Tue 15 Sep · 17:00 UTC
via racer.comCan driver opinions fix the Madring? It's not that straightforwardA lot has been made of the need for driver input in fixing the Madring, but George Russell says getting drivers to give their views won't be easy.
via Sky Sports F1'It's hard to understand' - what now for Russell amid Antonelli 'pain'?Nico Rosberg believes George Russell will currently be driven by a similar level of "insane motivation" to turn the tables on Kimi Antonelli as he was to get the better of Lewis Hamilton after recurring defeats.
Tue 15 Sep · 13:15 UTC
via Motorsport.comMercedes explains George Russell’s two-stop strategy in F1 Spanish GPMercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord has explained why George Russell pitted under the virtual safety car despite starting on hard tyres in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix. Russell was the only driver from the top teams not to stick to a one-stop on a Madring track where overtaking was at a premium, which was largely down to the timing of the VSC intervention. Race control ... Keep reading
Tue 15 Sep · 11:37 UTC
via f1oversteer.comToto Wolff Discusses George Russell's Challenges and Future PotentialMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has expressed support for George Russell amid his struggles in the current Formula 1 season. Wolff emphasized the need for the team to unlock Russell's potential to help him compete for future championships.+ 3 moreTue 15 Sep · 10:00 UTC
via RacingNews365George Russell makes major Max Verstappen claimGeorge Russell feels Max Verstappen is facing a different challenge this season than in previous years.
Tue 15 Sep · 08:40 UTC
via Motorsport.comRed Bull Confirms Isack Hadjar's Recovery Progress Amid InjuryIsack Hadjar has been sidelined from the last three races due to a wrist injury. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies stated that Hadjar's recovery is proceeding well, with evaluations planned before deciding on his return.+ 4 moreTue 15 Sep · 08:27 UTCHadjar injury may be more serious than first thoughtSep.15 (GMM) Isack Hadjar is now in danger of missing a fourth consecutive Formula 1 race, with new reports suggesting his wrist injury may be more serious than the initially reported hairline fracture. There is now speculation that tendon damage may also be involved, which would help explain why Red Bull has continued to delay…
via thejudge13.comToto Wolff rejects George Russell’s F1 title doubtsToto Wolff rejects George Russell’s F1 title doubts as Mercedes backs comeback – George Russell has conceded that his Formula 1 championship hopes are now extremely unlikely, but Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists the Briton still deserves the team’s full support and can recover his form with nine race weekends remaining. Russell’s title challenge ... Read more
Mon 14 Sep · 22:55 UTC
via CrashFerrari Initiates Investigation into Hamilton's Brake Failure at Spanish GPFerrari has announced a comprehensive investigation into the brake failure that caused Lewis Hamilton to retire from the Spanish Grand Prix. This incident ended Hamilton's streak of completing every lap in the current season.
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via grandprix.comMercedes Investigates George Russell's Inconsistent Performance IssuesToto Wolff has expressed concern over George Russell's lack of consistent pace during races. The team is seeking to understand why Russell's speed fluctuates rather than remaining steady throughout the weekend./GettyImages-2294616851.webp)
via Formula1.comWolff on the challenge of unlocking Russell’s potentialGeorge Russell faced another setback in his championship aspirations as he finished fifth in the Spanish Grand Prix, while his teammate Kimi Antonelli took the victory, extending his lead in the Drivers' Championship to 81 points. Russell's performance was hindered by issues with tyre degradation, and despite a two-stop strategy, he could not compete for a higher position, finishing significantly behind Antonelli and close to Charles Leclerc.
Toto Wolff emphasized the need for Mercedes to help Russell unlock his potential, acknowledging his past successes in various racing categories. With nine races remaining in the season, Wolff noted that the situation could change quickly due to the unpredictable nature of motorsport, urging the team to focus on each race rather than the points standings.
Mon 14 Sep · 10:27 UTC
via Motorsport.comSpanish GP Organizers Plan Changes to Madring Circuit for 2027Following criticism from drivers and fans, organizers of the Spanish Grand Prix are considering modifications to the Madring circuit. The aim is to enhance overtaking opportunities ahead of the next race in 2027.+ 5 moreMon 14 Sep · 09:15 UTC
via f1technical.netWolff offers explanation for Russell's suboptimal strategy at the MadringMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has described Kimi Antonelli's victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid as “very encouraging”, with the Italian securing the team's first Formula 1 win at the newly introduced Madring circuit.
Mon 14 Sep · 08:22 UTC
via f1technical.net"It’s kind of the story of the season," claims Russell after he lost further ground ...Kimi Antonelli secured his eighth victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, but Mercedes' race was far from straightforward, with George Russell finishing fifth after a difficult strategy call during the Virtual Safety Car period.Mon 14 Sep · 08:22 UTC
via RacingNews365Toto Wolff Addresses George Russell and Kimi Antonelli's PerformanceToto Wolff has shared his thoughts with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli regarding their recent performances. The discussions followed Antonelli's victory at the Italian Grand Prix, which drew attention to the differing levels of recognition between the two drivers.Mon 14 Sep · 07:50 UTC
via f1oversteer.comLiam Lawson Achieves Sixth Place Finish at Spanish Grand PrixLiam Lawson secured his best result with Red Bull, finishing sixth at the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite this achievement, he expressed disappointment with certain aspects of his performance over the weekend.+ 1 moreMon 14 Sep · 07:00 UTC
via f1chronicle.comFerrari Boss Fred Vasseur Insists ‘The Potential Is There’ for a Win After Charles Leclerc’s Bold Madrid GambleFred Vasseur said Ferrari had the pace to win the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid if a second caution period had fallen at the right…via f1oversteer.comSimon Lazenby reminds Nico Rosberg of what he said about Lewis Hamilton’s ‘age’ last yearNico Rosberg thought Lewis Hamilton’s qualifying pace was starting to desert him, but the Ferrari driver has got it ‘back’ this year. Hamilton is tied ...Tue 15 Sep · 17:00 UTCvia racer.comCan driver opinions fix the Madring? It's not that straightforwardA lot has been made of the need for driver input in fixing the Madring, but George Russell says getting drivers to give their views won't be easy.via Sky Sports F1'It's hard to understand' - what now for Russell amid Antonelli 'pain'?Nico Rosberg believes George Russell will currently be driven by a similar level of "insane motivation" to turn the tables on Kimi Antonelli as he was to get the better of Lewis Hamilton after recurring defeats.Tue 15 Sep · 13:15 UTCvia Motorsport.comMercedes explains George Russell’s two-stop strategy in F1 Spanish GPMercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord has explained why George Russell pitted under the virtual safety car despite starting on hard tyres in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix. Russell was the only driver from the top teams not to stick to a one-stop on a Madring track where overtaking was at a premium, which was largely down to the timing of the VSC intervention. Race control ... Keep readingTue 15 Sep · 11:37 UTCvia f1oversteer.comToto Wolff Discusses George Russell's Challenges and Future PotentialMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has expressed support for George Russell amid his struggles in the current Formula 1 season. Wolff emphasized the need for the team to unlock Russell's potential to help him compete for future championships.+ 3 moreTue 15 Sep · 10:00 UTCvia RacingNews365George Russell makes major Max Verstappen claimGeorge Russell feels Max Verstappen is facing a different challenge this season than in previous years.Tue 15 Sep · 08:40 UTCvia Motorsport.comRed Bull Confirms Isack Hadjar's Recovery Progress Amid InjuryIsack Hadjar has been sidelined from the last three races due to a wrist injury. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies stated that Hadjar's recovery is proceeding well, with evaluations planned before deciding on his return.+ 4 moreTue 15 Sep · 08:27 UTCHadjar injury may be more serious than first thoughtSep.15 (GMM) Isack Hadjar is now in danger of missing a fourth consecutive Formula 1 race, with new reports suggesting his wrist injury may be more serious than the initially reported hairline fracture. There is now speculation that tendon damage may also be involved, which would help explain why Red Bull has continued to delay…via thejudge13.comToto Wolff rejects George Russell’s F1 title doubtsToto Wolff rejects George Russell’s F1 title doubts as Mercedes backs comeback – George Russell has conceded that his Formula 1 championship hopes are now extremely unlikely, but Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists the Briton still deserves the team’s full support and can recover his form with nine race weekends remaining. Russell’s title challenge ... Read moreMon 14 Sep · 22:55 UTCvia CrashFerrari Initiates Investigation into Hamilton's Brake Failure at Spanish GPFerrari has announced a comprehensive investigation into the brake failure that caused Lewis Hamilton to retire from the Spanish Grand Prix. This incident ended Hamilton's streak of completing every lap in the current season.+ 3 moreMon 14 Sep · 12:43 UTCvia grandprix.comMercedes Investigates George Russell's Inconsistent Performance IssuesToto Wolff has expressed concern over George Russell's lack of consistent pace during races. The team is seeking to understand why Russell's speed fluctuates rather than remaining steady throughout the weekend.via Formula1.comWolff on the challenge of unlocking Russell’s potentialGeorge Russell faced another setback in his championship aspirations as he finished fifth in the Spanish Grand Prix, while his teammate Kimi Antonelli took the victory, extending his lead in the Drivers' Championship to 81 points. Russell's performance was hindered by issues with tyre degradation, and despite a two-stop strategy, he could not compete for a higher position, finishing significantly behind Antonelli and close to Charles Leclerc.
Toto Wolff emphasized the need for Mercedes to help Russell unlock his potential, acknowledging his past successes in various racing categories. With nine races remaining in the season, Wolff noted that the situation could change quickly due to the unpredictable nature of motorsport, urging the team to focus on each race rather than the points standings.Mon 14 Sep · 10:27 UTCvia Motorsport.comSpanish GP Organizers Plan Changes to Madring Circuit for 2027Following criticism from drivers and fans, organizers of the Spanish Grand Prix are considering modifications to the Madring circuit. The aim is to enhance overtaking opportunities ahead of the next race in 2027.+ 5 moreMon 14 Sep · 09:15 UTCvia f1technical.netWolff offers explanation for Russell's suboptimal strategy at the MadringMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has described Kimi Antonelli's victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid as “very encouraging”, with the Italian securing the team's first Formula 1 win at the newly introduced Madring circuit.Mon 14 Sep · 08:22 UTCvia f1technical.net"It’s kind of the story of the season," claims Russell after he lost further ground ...Kimi Antonelli secured his eighth victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, but Mercedes' race was far from straightforward, with George Russell finishing fifth after a difficult strategy call during the Virtual Safety Car period.Mon 14 Sep · 08:22 UTCvia RacingNews365Toto Wolff Addresses George Russell and Kimi Antonelli's PerformanceToto Wolff has shared his thoughts with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli regarding their recent performances. The discussions followed Antonelli's victory at the Italian Grand Prix, which drew attention to the differing levels of recognition between the two drivers.Mon 14 Sep · 07:50 UTCvia f1oversteer.comLiam Lawson Achieves Sixth Place Finish at Spanish Grand PrixLiam Lawson secured his best result with Red Bull, finishing sixth at the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite this achievement, he expressed disappointment with certain aspects of his performance over the weekend.+ 1 moreMon 14 Sep · 07:00 UTCPage 2 of 24