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Norris concedes title defense: 'I wish George the best in trying to fight Kimi'

Lando Norris has conceded ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid that his McLaren is not good enough everywhere for him to retain his Formula 1 title. The reigning world champion pointed to George Russell, not himself, as the driver best placed to challenge championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

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Norris concedes title defense: 'I wish George the best in trying to fight Kimi'

Kimi Antonelli Could Clinch F1 Title at United States Grand Prix

The Italian leads with an 84 point advantage over Russell with seven races remaining, if he extends the difference in Singapore, he could mathematically seal his first championship in the United States.

Mercedes boss Wolff slams 'brainless' claims team would favor Antonelli over Russell

SINGAPORE (AP) — Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says any claims the team would favor Kimi Antonelli over George Russell in the Formula 1 title race are “brainless”.Wolff was responding after engine failure for Russell at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia last week took his teammate Antonelli a big step closer to becoming F1's youngest-ever champion.

Toto Wolff tells 'lunatics' accusing Mercedes of favouritism to 'watch Teletubbies' instead

Wolff has hit back at claims that Mercedes have given preferential treatment to Kimi Antonelli

Kimi Antonelli pessimistic for F1 Singapore GP with upgraded Mercedes

The F1 championship leader only managed seventh in both FP1 and sprint qualifying on Friday

Russell refuses to blame “bad luck” for massive deficit to Antonelli

George Russell refuses to blame his massive championship deficit to Kimi Antonelli entirely on Mercedes' mechanical failures

Wolff tells critics to ‘watch Teletubbies or Mickey Mouse not F1’ as he defends Mercedes’ strategy

Toto Wolff has condemned accusations of bias in how he has managed George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, describing those making the claims as better off watching ‘Teletubbies or Mickey Mouse’ rather than F1

Toto Wolff hits back at “brainless” George Russell conspiracy theory

Toto Wolff hits back at suggestions Mercedes has been favouring Antonelli over Russell

George Russell Rejects Bad Luck Excuses Despite 84 Point Deficit

George Russell is facing a massive championship gap to Kimi Antonelli. Read why the Mercedes driver is refusing to blame mechanical failures for his slump.

Toto Wolff: Only ‘brainless lunatics’ think we favour Antonelli over Russell

Toto Wolff has criticised “brainless lunatics” who claim Mercedes favour Kimi Antonelli over George Russell, suggesting they should watch Teletubbies rather than Formula One as they do not understand the sport.

Wolff lashes out at Antonelli favouritism claims: “They’re brainless”

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has responded fiercely to suggestions that he gives preferential treatment to Kimi Antonelli over George Russell. It is not unusual that fans and even the media talk about favouritism within a team. This is a particularly common talking point during a Championship fight, as evidenced by the discourse surrounding McLaren's …

F1 Singapore GP Free Practice 1 Results: George Russell Fastest, Disappointment for Antonelli and Verstappen

Kimi Antonelli aims to secure another win at Singapore GP. Get more info on Free Practice 1 at Marina Bay Circuit.

Wolff desmiente las especulaciones "descerebradas" sobre un posible favoritismo en Mercedes

SINGAPUR, 9 oct (Reuters) - El jefe del equipo Mercedes de Fórmula Uno, Toto Wolff, desmintió de forma rotunda los rumores de que su equipo favorece al líder del ‌campeonato, Kimi Antonelli, y tildó a los críticos de "descerebrados", mientras las opciones de George Russell se ‌hunden tras una sanción que le obligará a salir desde la última posición en Singapur. "Son unos descerebrados, quienquiera que piense eso", dijo ​Wolff a la prensa cuando se le preguntó qué les diría a quienes creen que A

Lando Norris casts doubt on Singapore GP sprint excitement: "I don't think it is"

McLaren's Lando Norris has questioned whether Singapore's first-ever Formula 1 sprint race will deliver exciting racing

Why Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are "test pilots" for Mercedes at Singapore GP

The Silver Arrows is running different specifications across its cars this weekend

Oscar Piastri: Red Bull has become “the class of the field” in F1 2026

Red Bull has joined Mercedes as F1’s benchmark after starkly improving its RB22, Piastri believes

Piastri makes bold Red Bull admission that could worry Mercedes

Oscar Piastri believes Red Bull have now reached a similar level of competitiveness to Mercedes following Max Verstappen's victory in Malaysia last weekend, which marked the team's first win of the season. After an opening phase of the season in which Mercedes dominated and Ferrari were their only challengers for race victories, before McLaren joined the fight midway through the campaign, Red Bull have worked their way back up the pecking order in the closing stages.

Montoya claims Mercedes are 'terrified' of Red Bull after Verstappen's Sepang masterclass

Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes are now "terrified" of Red Bull Racing after watching Max Verstappen beat Kimi Antonelli at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The former F1 driver made the claim on AS Colombia's MontoyAS podcast.

Verstappen on pole for F1's Singapore sprint as Russell makes up ground on teammate Antonelli

Max Verstappen snatched pole position for the Formula 1 Singapore sprint race in a hectic qualifying session Friday, while George Russell seized a chance to make up ground on standings leader Kimi Antonelli.120 of a second from Russell, whose strategy of all-out attack this week leaves him starting Saturday's sprint five places ahead of Mercedes teammate Antonelli.

George Russell leads Mercedes charge to P2 as Kimi Antonelli concedes painful truth over upgrade package

Mercedes arrived in Singapore with a bold and revealing experiment, splitting their car specifications between their two drivers. However, by the end of Sprint Qualifying, the early verdict could hardly have been more clear-cut.

Russell, de Mercedes, prevé otra sanción por el motor mientras se desvanecen esperanzas de ganar el título

SINGAPUR, 8 oct (Reuters) - George Russell prevé recibir otra sanción por cambio de motor antes de que termine la temporada, lo que se suma a las frustraciones ‌del piloto de Mercedes, que largará el Gran Premio de Singapur desde la parte trasera ‌de la parrilla, mientras sus esperanzas de ganar el título se desvanecen. Mercedes confirmó que a Russell ya no le quedaban motores ​de los cuatro asignados para la temporada y que tendría que utilizar uno nuevo para el fin de semana de la carrera spr

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