Mercedes equalled its worst-ever result in 350 Formula 1 qualifying sessions ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix sprint race, which George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli will start from 13th and 20th.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has named George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli as the team's priority for the 2026 Formula One season. The revelation comes after Max Verstappen was strongly linked to Mercedes.

Mercedes is yet to name its 2026 F1 drivers. With interest from Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Luke Smith argues he should join George Russell

With a move to Mercedes seemingly off the cards, Verstappen is now well-placed to remain at Red Bull until the end of his contract in 2028. It has been speculated that the four-time world champion could then retire, provided he is content with his achievements in F1, instead pursuing a new career in endurance racing.

Charles Leclerc says Ferrari is drawing on Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes-honed experience as the team attempts to overcome its long-standing struggles

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Formula 1 will miss his former opposite number at Red Bull, Christian Horner, who he described as was “one of the main cast” of personalities in the sport.

The hard-driving billionaire built Mercedes’ F1 team into an auto racing dynasty. Their championship days may be in the rear-view mirror, but he is more successful than ever.

The team principal is an executive producer of this summer’s ‘F1 The Movie‘ starring Brad Pitt

Welcome to another day of F1 news. At GPblog, you'll be able to get the top stories directly through our daily live blog. Max Verstappen is enduring a very difficult season by his lofty standards, as the Red Bull driver has only taken two victories this season.