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Mercedes has been testing a two-stage return of its front wing to Corner Mode. The trick aims to manage aero balance during braking, and while rivals have raised questions, FIA sensors currently classify the move as legal. Suzuka will be the real test.
Mercedes has revealed a wolf-inspired front wing for the Japanese Grand Prix, born from a Y-3 collaboration and Japanese myth, and it arrives as the W17 leads the early championship.
After a dominant Chinese GP victory and a record-breaking pole, readers say Kimi Antonelli has a strong shot at the 2026 F1 title, potentially ending Italy's 73-year wait.
After his China GP win, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli chatted with Jannik Sinner on Radio2. He said the start and final laps are the tensest, praised unexpected messages from Lewis Hamilton, and joked that Sinner could try a two-seater F1 lap.
Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old Italian who just won in China, is suddenly everywhere. Here are 12 tidy facts—yes, a dozen because his number is 12—that explain how this kid climbed so fast.
Toto Wolff expects hard racing between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli if they duel for the championship, but says their relationship and background make a repeat of the Lewis Hamilton-Nico Rosberg feud unlikely.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli delivered his first Formula 1 victory in Shanghai with clear pace and control. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff warned against hype, asking the team and media to manage expectations as the season moves on to Suzuka.
After a thrilling but costly on-track scrap between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in Shanghai, Jacques Villeneuve warns Ferrari that teammates fighting could hand the advantage to Mercedes.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli set a new youngest-pole record and converted it into his maiden Formula 1 victory for Mercedes at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
George Russell took the first Sprint Race victory of 2026 in Shanghai, with Charles Leclerc second and Lewis Hamilton third. A lively short race, a safety car moment and tight battles left clear signs for Sunday's grand prix.
Kimi Antonelli took his first F1 pole in Shanghai with a 1:32.064 and set a new record as the youngest pole-sitter. George Russell recovered from a Q3 stoppage to grab second, while Lewis Hamilton split the Mercedes pair in third.
Mercedes arrive in Shanghai looking untouchable after another 1-2 showing. If they avoid first-lap drama and reliability gremlins, the sprint will probably be about McLaren and Ferrari scrambling for third.