George Russell

Charles Leclerc ended his nearly two-year Formula 1 win streak by securing victory at the 2026 British Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli encountered car problems, and Max Verstappen's spin triggered a safety car finish, with George Russell claiming second place.

Max Verstappen crashed during the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying after a rear wing issue, leading to George Russell securing pole position. The incident sparked controversy due to yellow flag misunderstandings and Russell's lap under yellow flags, which stewards did not penalize.

Lewis Hamilton, 41, aims to challenge Kimi Antonelli, 19, for the Formula 1 title at the Austrian Grand Prix. Hamilton recently secured his first win with Ferrari, while Antonelli leads the standings. The race highlights a rivalry between experience and youth, with Ferrari and Mercedes competing closely.

Kimi Antonelli won the delayed Monaco Grand Prix, extending his five-race winning streak and F1 lead. The race was red-flagged due to track damage and crashes, including Charles Leclerc's incident. Lewis Hamilton finished second, and Pierre Gasly third, though Isack Hadjar moved up due to a penalty.

Mercedes teammates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell clashed during the Canadian Sprint race, sparking a potential title battle. Russell won the 23-lap race, while Antonelli, the championship leader, was penalized for aggressive moves. The incident echoes Mercedes' 2016 title fight between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton.

Mercedes and AMG unveiled the all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door, a new generation of performance electric vehicles, at an event in Downtown Los Angeles. The vehicle brings to production technology from the Concept AMG GT XX and features new axial motors and F1-derived battery cells. The 2027 model year is expected to be significant for the company.