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Single or double? Russell and Antonelli's contrasting yellow flag calls define Austrian qualifying
George Russell takes pole for Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix as Kimi Antonelli aborts his final lap after mistaking a single yellow flag for a double.

Kavi Khandelwal
Jun 273 min read


Russell conquers Friday’s issues by topping a tight FP3
George Russell topped an FP3 session that saw less than three tenths covering the leading six drivers, making for an extremely close Qualifying.

Jason Sharp
Jun 272 min read


24 Hours of Spa Preview: 69 GT3s set for battle at the Circuit de Spa Francorchamps
Off the back of a disappointing Nürburgring 24h, the No.3 Verstappen Racing Mercedes will go again at Spa. The No.3 will be manned once again by Joules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella, but they will be joined by Chris Lulham this time. The car was leading the Nürburgring until it was forced to pit with mechanical issues in the morning and lost heaps of times to its competitors.

Benjamin Crundwell
Jun 264 min read


Antonelli tops disrupted FP1 as mechanical issues plague Norris and Verstappen
Kimi Antonelli topped a disrupted first practice session ahead of George Russell as Mercedes led the way on Friday. Hydraulic issues hampered both Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, while Oscar Piastri recovered from brake concerns to secure third before a late red flag ended the session prematurely.

Alexa Bageas
Jun 264 min read


"The win for the team is the priority": Russell on Mercedes team orders
Is Mercedes about to rebrand Papaya Rules? George Russell comments on team orders at Mercedes.

Mia Wallace
Jun 253 min read


Why Mercedes had no case to make over Russell's Monaco penalty
Mercedes have withdrawn their Right of Review over George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix penalties, accepting that a result built on faulty data cannot be undone.

Kavi Khandelwal
Jun 193 min read


Antonelli reacts after his late retirement: "I feel a bit empty right now"
The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix ended in heartbreak for Kimi Antonelli after a late retirement from the race.

Chloe Buckley
Jun 142 min read


Mercedes vs Hamilton, Leclerc's recovery drive and more: What to expect in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
From George Russell seeking to end Kimi Antonelli's winning streak to Lewis Hamilton chasing a long-awaited first victory in red, here are five things to look forward to in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Meghana Sree
Jun 144 min read


Russell takes pole on his 100th Mercedes race weekend as Antonelli admits to difficult qualifying in Barcelona
Russell claimed pole on his 100th Mercedes weekend in Barcelona while Antonelli qualified third after a difficult session, with both drivers eyeing tyre strategy for Sunday.

Kavi Khandelwal
Jun 133 min read


66 points clear, but Antonelli isn’t fazed: “The job’s not done”
A 66-point lead in the championship fight is a significant achievement for anyone, but for 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli, it's just another day. Here's where his head is at ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Mia Wallace
Jun 112 min read


Russell “struggling to comprehend” turbulent weekend in Monaco
George Russell is left searching for answers as his teammate further extends the point gap in the title fight.

Mia Wallace
Jun 72 min read


"Car is not bringing out the best in me": Russell after difficult Monaco qualifying
George Russell, after struggling during qualifying ahead of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, assessed his current situation with the W17.

Maham Mir
Jun 62 min read


"A magic lap": Antonelli reacts to maiden pole position in Monaco
Fighting with the other front-runners, Kimi Antonelli emerged victorious for a first pole position in Monaco.

Maham Mir
Jun 62 min read


Antonelli takes pole position in Monaco, Leclerc hits wall in final moments
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli claimed yet another pole position in Monaco, followed by Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

Chloe Buckley
Jun 65 min read


Antonelli tops Monaco FP3 from Leclerc, Bearman brings out late red flag
Kimi Antonelli went fastest for the final hour of practice ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, setting us up for a closely-fought qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix.

Meghana Sree
Jun 63 min read


Russell vs Antonelli: What's next after Mercedes' intra-team battle had its first flashpoint in Canada?
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix saw a turning point in the championship battle between Mercedes teammates George Russell and Kimi Antonelli — will we see the next flashpoint between the pair in Monaco?

Chloe Buckley
Jun 15 min read


Five Takeaways: Canadian Grand Prix
Retirements galore, a legendary podium and controversial tyre calls rattled the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, as Formula One delivered another wild Sunday in Montreal. Here are DIVEBOMB’s five takeaways from the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.

Mia Wallace
May 255 min read


"Lost for words": George Russell retires from 2026 Canadian Grand Prix
From the lead of the race, George Russell's Canadian Grand Prix came to an abrupt end due to a power unit failure.

Maham Mir
May 242 min read


Silver Arrows clashing, McLaren eager to pounce and more: What to expect in the Canadian Grand Prix
From the Mercedes pair likely to bang wheels once more and McLaren ready to capitalise on any chaos ahead, to damp weather throwing a curveball in the mix, here's everything to look out for in the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.

Meghana Sree
May 244 min read


Russell takes sprint pole in Canada
After just a single practice session filled with disruptions, the drivers headed into Sprint Qualifying at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which is hosting a sprint weekend for the first time.

Jason Sharp
May 222 min read
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