Russell, this one hurts

Russell, this one hurts

Martina Luraghi
9 settembre 2026

A day that should have seen George Russell make up significant ground on Kimi Antonelli instead ended bitterly, with the Mercedes driver also disgracefully booed by Tifosi beneath the podium.

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Antonelli crushes Russell at Monza despite Briton’s best form

Antonelli crushes Russell at Monza despite Briton’s best form

Marco Sassara
8 settembre 2026

Antonelli’s race pace was extraordinary, but three clear factors worked against Russell as George suffered his heaviest defeat at his best point of the season.

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Italian GP: Antonelli masterclass as Verstappen joins the podium

Italian GP: Antonelli masterclass as Verstappen joins the podium

Valeria Caravella
6 settembre 2026

Kimi Antonelli storms from 19th to victory in his home Grand Prix, ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen, while Charles Leclerc crashes out and Lewis Hamilton finishes sixth.

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Dream Alpine as Gasly takes pole at ‘his’ Monza

Dream Alpine as Gasly takes pole at ‘his’ Monza

Martina Luraghi
5 settembre 2026

In a classic Monza twist, the Frenchman stunned the field – especially Russell, who remains the clear favourite for victory – at the track where he claimed his first win six years ago.

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Italian GP FP2: Russell quickest, Leclerc second as Hamilton struggles

Italian GP FP2: Russell quickest, Leclerc second as Hamilton struggles

Flavia Delfini
4 settembre 2026

The second practice session clarifies the picture, with teams showing their true level after more complete qualifying and race-pace simulations.

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Antonelli could give Russell a tow in Monza qualifying

Antonelli could give Russell a tow in Monza qualifying

Daniele Muscarella
3 settembre 2026

Kimi Antonelli has admitted he could help George Russell with a slipstream in qualifying at Monza, knowing he will start from the back anyway.

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Dutch GP: Norris magic as Antonelli finishes second, Verstappen out

Dutch GP: Norris magic as Antonelli finishes second, Verstappen out

Valeria Caravella
23 agosto 2026

McLaren’s Lando Norris takes his second win of the season ahead of Antonelli and Russell, with both Ferraris off the podium. Max Verstappen’s race ends at the start, while Alonso impresses in ninth.

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Dutch GP qualifying: Norris shines as Ferrari fall short

Dutch GP qualifying: Norris shines as Ferrari fall short

Valeria Caravella
22 agosto 2026

Lando Norris took pole position at Zandvoort ahead of the Mercedes pair, while Ferrari endured a disappointing session, with Charles Leclerc only sixth.

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Dutch GP Sprint Race: Russell wins as Leclerc produces a stunning move

Dutch GP Sprint Race: Russell wins as Leclerc produces a stunning move

Valeria Caravella
22 agosto 2026

The Briton takes victory to close the gap slightly to Antonelli, who misses out on the podium. Leclerc delivers an excellent drive to liven up a race short on overtaking.

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Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying: Russell takes pole, Antonelli fifth, Hamilton seventh

Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying: Russell takes pole, Antonelli fifth, Hamilton seventh

Valeria Caravella
21 agosto 2026

George Russell returned to form in Sprint Qualifying at Zandvoort, taking pole by thousandths of a second ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.

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F1 2026: the biggest mid-season disappointments

F1 2026: the biggest mid-season disappointments

Valeria Caravella
12 agosto 2026

Having praised the drivers who have stood out, it is now time to assess those who have disappointed in the opening part of the season: here are the flops and those still under review.

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Russell must not blame Mercedes for all his problems

Russell must not blame Mercedes for all his problems

Marco Sassara
9 agosto 2026

Blaming Mercedes for everything happening around him will not solve George Russell’s problems. The Briton needs to be very careful.

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Exclusive - Mercedes: Bradley Lord on Antonelli, the surprise of the season

Exclusive - Mercedes: Bradley Lord on Antonelli, the surprise of the season

Marco Sassara
20 giugno 2026

Last Saturday, at the Montmelò circuit, the Mercedes AMG Formula1 team kindly granted us (Formula1.it) an exclusive interview with deputy team principal Bradley Lord. The confrontation between Russell and Antonelli.

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