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Carlos Sainz “not really” considering F1 future beyond Williams until summer break
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Carlos Sainz “not really” considering F1 future beyond Williams until summer break

Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz is out of contract with the Grove team at the end of 2026, but admits he will “not really” consider where his F1 future lies until the championship’s summer break. The Spaniard joined Williams for the 2025 season from Ferrari and had an impressive first year with the team. He picked up points in 20 races last year and even stood on the podium in Baku ...Keep reading

McLaren searching for answers behind losses to Mercedes on straights, despite same F1 power unit
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McLaren searching for answers behind losses to Mercedes on straights, despite same F1 power unit

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says that the team will investigate why it is losing around "one-and-a-half tenths" to Mercedes in the straights, despite running with a common power unit. Explaining where the MCL40 is currently stacked against the current championship-leading W17, Stella estimates that the gap between the two cars is around three-to-four tenths per lap, with ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff: Kimi Antonelli’s mistakes in Austrian GP will never happen again
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Toto Wolff: Kimi Antonelli’s mistakes in Austrian GP will never happen again

Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli will never make the same mistakes again, which lost him a better shot at Austrian Grand Prix victory. The Italian saw his world championship lead trimmed to 40 points following George Russell’s win at the Red Bull Ring, as he controlled proceedings from pole position, holding off a late attack from Max Verstappen as Antonelli ...Keep reading

"Perfectionist" Russell has a psychological edge over Antonelli, says his former boss
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"Perfectionist" Russell has a psychological edge over Antonelli, says his former boss

The 2026 Austrian Grand Prix was one of those races where either of the second or third-place finishers could have won, but the victorious driver – Mercedes' George Russell – was the one who best resisted the pressure at the crucial point. He remains behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, but moved up to second place in the standings and narrowed the gap on a day when ...Keep reading

George Russell resorted to "abnormal" driving style to win F1 Austrian GP
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George Russell resorted to "abnormal" driving style to win F1 Austrian GP

George Russell says he is still trying to gel with his 2026 Mercedes Formula 1 car and tried an "abnormal" driving style to secure the win at the Austrian Grand Prix. Russell took pole on Saturday and converted it into his second victory of the season on Sunday as he aims to reel in championship leader Kimi Antonelli. With the Italian finishing third, Russell now heads to his Silverstone home ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen fights back as George Russell delivers 'cold-blooded' display
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Max Verstappen fights back as George Russell delivers 'cold-blooded' display

Max Verstappen fought back from a big crash in qualifying to finish second in the Austrian Grand Prix, while George Russell converted pole position into a second win of 2026 at the Red Bull Ring.Championship leader Kimi Antonelli completed the podium with just two seconds separating the top-three, in what became a strategic race at Red Bull's home circuit. It was a disappointing day for Ferrari, who lacked race pace after starting in second and third.Join RacingNews365's Nick Golding and Samuel Coop as they dissect the Austrian GP!