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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli emotional after securing his maiden F1 win at Chinese GP in Shanghai. (PHOTO: AP)

'I'm speechless... about to cry': Teen sensation Kimi Antonelli emotional after maiden F1 win at Chinese GP

March 15, 2026 6:41 pm

Kimi Antonelli is now the second teenager ever to win a Formula One race after the four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who claimed his first victory with Red Bull at the age of 18 in 2016.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Italian Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo)

Max Verstappen rumoured to join Mercedes

July 03, 2025 7:41 pm

Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen reportedly in talks for 2026 switch; Toto Wolff confirms interest.

How Mercedes’ latest material innovation pushes F1 sustainability forward

May 15, 2025 2:46 pm

“Collectively we are moving the dial on sustainable products and demonstrating that Formula 1 continues to be the fastest laboratory in the world,” said Toto Wolff.

McLaren driver Lando Norris' car is carried out of the track after crashing during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, April 19, 2025. (AP Photo)

Saudi Arabia GP: Lando Norris on why it's tough to win in Jeddah for McLaren

April 20, 2025 3:16 pm

The gap between McLaren, Red Bull and Mercedes is miniscule to say the least. The finest of margins and individual brilliance will determine the winner this time around.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen reportedly was being eyed by Mercedes. Here he reacts following the Formula One drivers portrait photo session ahead of the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne. (AP Photo)

Formula 1: Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says he's not looking to sign Max Verstappen for 2026

March 13, 2025 5:59 pm

The current driver line-up of Mercedes for the 2025 season will see it have rookie prospect Andrea Kimi Antonelli taking up a spot along with George Russell.

Valtteri Bottas confirmed as the reserve driver for Mercedes (Reuters)

F1: Valtteri Bottas returns to Mercedes as reserve driver

December 19, 2024 10:10 pm

Valtteri Bottas makes his return to Mercedes as a reserve driver, and confirms his role for the next season

Lewis Hamilton shared an emotional radio exchange with race engineer Bono and team Principal Toto Wolff. (Reuters)

F1: Lewis Hamilton's heartfelt radio exchange with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and race engineer Bono

December 08, 2024 10:17 pm

Lewis Hamilton had an emotional exchange of words over the radio with Toto Wolff and his race engineer Peter Bonnington as his 11-year run with Mercedes comes to an end.

Formula 1 Grid for next season ( Reuters)

Formula 1: Preview of next season's grid and which driver is representing which franchise

December 07, 2024 4:56 pm

With the final race of the season just around the corner, most of the teams in Formula 1 have announced their drivers with a lot of unconventional choices. Here is a preview of the next season's grid.

Lewis Hamilton will end his contract with Mercedes at the end of the season ( Reuters)

12 memorable years for Lewis Hamilton with the Silver Arrows comes to end, but is he still hungry?

December 05, 2024 1:58 pm

Lewis Hamilton bids farewell to Mercedes after 12 years and 6 championships, his last race with Mercedes will be the Abu Dhabi Grand prix on this Sunday

Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari in 2025: Reports

February 01, 2024 5:40 pm

The 39-year-old Hamilton who has been associated with Mercedes since 2013 had won his first title in 2008 when he was the member of McLaren. His current contract with Mercedes is expected to expire next year.