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• Oscar Piastri Dismisses ‘Magic’ Behind Mercedes Advantage Following Podium Finish at 2026 Japanese Grand Prix

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Sports

  McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has attributed the early-season dominance of the Mercedes W17 to superior downforce and power unit integration rather than any singular technical breakthrou...

• Charles Leclerc Tempering Expectations for Ferrari Title Challenge as Mercedes Maintains Significant Performance Advantage

  Published: Mar 26, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has cautioned that challenging Mercedes for the 2026 World Championship may be out of reach in the near term. Despite thrilling wheel-to-wheel battle...

• Mercedes Unveils 'Wolf-Inspired' Front Wing Livery as Championship Leaders Prepare to Unleash the Beast at Suzuka

  Published: Mar 25, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS has revealed a striking one-off livery modification for the Japanese Grand Prix, featuring a wolf-themed design on the W17’s front wing. The Silver Arrows ent...

• Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff Warns Against Antonelli Hype Following Historic Chinese Grand Prix Triumph

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Despite Kimi Antonelli becoming F1's youngest polesitter and second-youngest race winner in Shanghai, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has labeled World Championship talk as prem...

• George Russell Secures Dramatic Front Row Start in Shanghai Following Severe Mechanical Chaos at Mercedes

  Published: Mar 14, 2026

  Section: Sports

  George Russell overcame a suspected wing failure and a complete trackside shutdown to claim second place on the grid for the Chinese Grand Prix. Despite starting his final flying l...

• Mercedes Pokes Fun at Toto Wolff Scooter Mishap as George Russell Claims China Sprint Pole

  Published: Mar 13, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The Mercedes-AMG F1 team has released a viral parody video addressing CEO Toto Wolff's recent paddock accident in Melbourne. The comedic relief comes as George Russell secures the...