Formula One
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By James Broughton
March 26, 2026
Former F1 World Champion Damon Hill has suggested that George Russell always feels “temporary” at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, warning that even an F1 2026 Drivers’ Championship might not guarantee his long-term future. Hill drew parallels to his own...
By DCB Editorial
March 23, 2026
Aston Martin’s current situation is beginning to look less like a transitional phase and more like a case study in mismanagement. The late arrival of the AMR26 for testing and a Honda partnership that has...
By James Broughton
March 19, 2026
George Russell claimed Sprint Qualifying pole in Shanghai, with Mercedes locking out the front row as Kimi Antonelli took second. Russell dominated all three qualifying segments, setting a 1m 31.520s in SQ3 on soft tyres. Lando Norris was the fastest non-Mercedes in third, more than...
By DCB Editorial
March 13, 2026
Toto Wolff, team principal of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, has reportedly submitted a bid to acquire a 24% stake in the Alpine F1 Team currently held by Otro Capital. His offer places him in direct competition with Christian Horner,...
By DCB Editorial
March 12, 2026
George Russell won the Australian Grand Prix, leading teammate Kimi Antonelli to a dominant 1–2 finish for Mercedes-Benz. The Briton controlled the closing stages despite ageing tyres and crossed the line 2.9 seconds ahead of Antonelli to secure his sixth...
By DCB Editorial
March 8, 2026