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George Russell clinched Mercedes’ win at the Austrian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen securing second and Andrea Kimi Antonelli completing the podium after a late challenge. The race highlighted strong pace and flawless pit strategy from Mercedes, while Red Bull remained competitive as the title race tightens.
George Russell clinched pole for the Austrian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashed at turn nine; Russell lifted off under yellow flags and still topped the times, with Leclerc and Hamilton behind him. Verstappen starts fifth, while Norris and Piastri are sixth and seventh. Antonelli finished fourth after aborting his lap due to suspected double yellows.
George Russell secured pole for the Austrian Grand Prix after a chaotic qualifying session that featured a late Verstappen crash and disputed timing with yellow flags, leaving Leclerc and Hamilton second and third and Kimi Antonelli fourth; Verstappen finished fifth ahead of the two McLarens as the field battled to set fast laps amid controversy.
Lewis Hamilton won his first race for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, using a three-stop strategy with fresh hard tyres in 50C heat to finish 19.5 seconds ahead of George Russell; Norris completed an all-British podium in third, while Kimi Antonelli retired with a broken end plate, marking Hamilton’s first F1 win for Ferrari and his return to the top step after almost two years.
Lewis Hamilton captured his first win for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix, a personal redemption story after last year’s struggles and a validation of his move to Maranello. Ferrari’s upgrades and a smart pit strategy under a virtual safety car helped him vault into the lead, and his pace on fresher tyres suggests he would likely have beaten Mercedes on track anyway. The victory signals Ferrari’s return to front‑line contention and keeps Hamilton’s title bid alive as the season progresses.
Lewis Hamilton won the 66-lap Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, delivering Ferrari their first F1 victory since his 2025 move, aided by smart strategy and a virtual safety car, finishing about 20 seconds ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell. Kimi Antonelli briefly overtook Russell before retiring on lap 62, widening Antonelli’s lead over Hamilton to 41 points and over Russell to 50 as Hamilton chases a record eighth world title. At 41, Hamilton is noted as the oldest F1 race winner since Jack Brabham in 1970.
Kim Kardashian attended the Monaco Grand Prix weekend and was seen in the paddock as Lewis Hamilton finished in second place, with the event also featuring the qualifying sessions.
Gucci will become the title partner of Alpine F1, with the team entering the 2027 season as Gucci Racing Alpine F1 Team; livery hasn’t been revealed yet; the deal, driven by Gucci’s branding push and former Alpine CEO Luca de Meo’s connections, aims to broaden Gucci’s global reach and appeal to younger audiences as F1 grows, notably in North America, with statements from Gucci’s Francesca Bellettini and team leadership.
Nineteen-year-old Kimi Antonelli held off Lando Norris to win the Miami Grand Prix for Mercedes, aided by a timely pit-stop undercut and exceptional composure under pressure. The result extends Antonelli’s world championship lead to 20 points over teammate George Russell, with Norris second, Oscar Piastri third, and Max Verstappen recovering to fifth after an opening-lap spin.
A Miami Grand Prix paddock cameraman was briefly distracted by Ivana Knoll, widely known as the World Cup’s 'sexiest fan,' with internet sleuths quickly identifying her; the moment was contained and coverage continued, as race organizers adjusted the start time to 1 p.m. ET to avoid weather concerns.
Max Verstappen could remain linked to Red Bull as an ambassador even if he steps away from driving after 2026, with a post-driving role likely for at least two years while his Red Bull contract runs to 2028. The Race says his loyalty and marketing pull could let Red Bull keep him in a non-driving capacity, potentially alongside the Verstappen.com GT3 project; he could trigger an exit clause before October if he’s outside the top two in the world championship, though a later return to F1 isn’t guaranteed.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula One victory at the Shanghai International Circuit, winning the Chinese Grand Prix and helping Mercedes extend their strong start to the season.
George Russell won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from pole for Mercedes, signaling a strong start under a sweeping rule change that shifts emphasis to energy harvesting and battery power. Antonelli finished second for Mercedes, with Leclerc third and Hamilton fourth; Norris was fifth and Verstappen sixth after starting 20th following a qualifying crash. Piastri failed to start after crashing on a reconnaissance lap, Ferrari missed an early pit chance, and Cadillac’s debut faced a technical setback, underscoring the new regulations’ immediate impact on the field.
Red Bull says Verstappen’s RB22 sustained recoverable floor damage from a gravel crash in Australian Grand Prix practice; chief engineer Paul Monaghan said there’s enough damage to keep the team busy as they repair and tune the car for qualifying, while Verstappen finished sixth in the session.
Aston Martin’s F1 car is reportedly at risk of causing nerve damage to drivers and is unlikely to finish the Australian Grand Prix season opener, casting doubt on the team’s prospects as Alonso (and Stroll) arrive in Melbourne.