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• George Russell faces critical Miami momentum test as Kimi Antonelli seizes Mercedes championship lead

  Published: Apr 28, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Following a dramatic shift in the 2026 title race, George Russell has been urged to reclaim dominance within the Mercedes garage at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. After securing ba...

• Kimi Antonelli Backs FIA Ban on Mercedes Engine "Trick" Following Safety Scares at Suzuka

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has supported the FIA’s new technical directive banning a controversial MGU-K deployment trick used by Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrain...

• Jean Alesi Declares 2026 Challenger a ‘Real’ Ferrari as Team Chases Mercedes in Development Race

  Published: Apr 20, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi has expressed high satisfaction with the Scuderia’s 2026 performance, labeling the current car a genuine contender after years of missed prediction...

• Untelevised Radio Reveals George Russell’s Sarcastic Outburst as Mercedes Software Bug Derails Japanese Grand Prix Podium Bid

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Leaked team radio from the Japanese Grand Prix has exposed George Russell’s mounting frustration with a technical "bug" in the Mercedes W17 that cost him the championship lead. The...

• George Russell Secures Front Row Lockout Despite Massive In-Session Mercedes Setup Error at Suzuka

  Published: Mar 28, 2026

  Section: Sports

  George Russell salvaged a second-place start for the Japanese Grand Prix after a botched pre-qualifying setup change rendered his Mercedes W17 nearly uncontrollable. Despite requir...

• Lewis Hamilton Embraces New Battery Era of Formula 1 and Rejects Critics of Mario Kart Style Racing

  Published: Mar 26, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has come to the defense of the 2026 technical regulations, arguing that the "back-and-forth" nature of battery-dependent racing is the best the sport...

• Max Verstappen Victimized by Nürburgring Rule Breach as Bernie Ecclestone Reacts to Jonathan Wheatley’s Audi Departure

  Published: Mar 22, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Max Verstappen’s dominant GT3 debut at the Nürburgring ended in disqualification due to a tire allocation error, despite a crushing on-track performance. Meanwhile, the F1 paddock...

• Ferrari Abandons ‘Macarena’ Wing Debut in Shanghai Amidst Reliability Concerns and Mercedes Pace Advantage

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Scuderia Ferrari opted to delay the competitive rollout of its radical rotating active rear wing after a brief evaluation during Chinese Grand Prix practice. Despite promising data...

• FIA Stewards Clear George Russell Following Social Media Allegations of Australian Grand Prix False Start

  Published: Mar 9, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Mercedes driver George Russell faced scrutiny over a potential false start in Melbourne after onboard footage showed his car rolling forward before the lights extinguished. Review...