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George Russell Mercedes future secure, but what delayed his deal?

PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1h

Mercedes did not specify the exact length of George Russell's new contract.

If it's a long-term deal, good news. If not...

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 2h

George Russell finally has the new Mercedes contract he wanted.

But why did the deal take so long to complete?

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After months of waiting, Mercedes has finally confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will remain with the team for F1 2026.

'Dire consequences' await Sainz and Albon as Williams issues F1 2026 demotion threat

PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 3h

Racing Bulls has revealed a new livery for this weekend's race in Austin! #F1

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 5h

Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, be warned. F1 2026 shenanigans could well see either driver demoted by Williams.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 5h

Should it be Williams who end up in a title fight, James Vowles has issued a warning to Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon... #F1

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 7h

Mercedes make key George Russell and Kimi Antonelli future announcement

Mercedes have confirmed the futures of both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli after plenty of speculation.

Russell sold Mercedes one-year deal amid blunt Lewis Hamilton comparison

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 7h

George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli will remain at Mercedes for the 2026 season.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 9h

Rob Smedley on George Russell:

"Lewis Hamilton was offered a one-plus-one deal...I think if Mercedes are prepared to do that with Lewis Hamilton, they’re certainly going to be prepared to do it with George."

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Jolyon Palmer looked to sell George Russell on why signing just a one-year Mercedes contract would not be such a bad thing.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 9h

Mika Hakkinen on Lewis Hamilton:

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 9h

Mika Hakkinen on Lewis Hamilton:

Rival F1 team offers Charles Leclerc a Ferrari escape route amid ‘angry’ engineers report

PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 11h

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Mario Andretti says he would happily offer Charles Leclerc a way out of Ferrari, but that Cadillac "needs a couple of years".

Christian Horner to Ferrari? There is a bigger F1 move much more likely to happen

PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 11h

Mario Andretti:

“I’m a big fan of Leclerc, and if he ever wanted to change teams, I’d take him on at Cadillac right away."

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 12h

Christian Horner to establish his own F1 team?

@thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social has put Horner's F1 return routes under the microscope.

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Christian Horner's F1 future is yet to be decided, but it's not expected that the former Red Bull man might find a new home at Ferrari.

New Oscar Piastri contract details revealed as McLaren v Alex Palou case continues

PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Details of Oscar Piastri's initial F1 race contract offer insight into the McLaren v Alex Palou court case... #F1

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Details of Oscar Piastri's initial F1 race contract offer insight into the McLaren v Alex Palou court case.

COTA boss: F1 Sprint races add entertainment but not extra ticket sales

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Having dipped out of racing after 2022, Nicholas Latifi has issued a life update, having graduated with an MBA from London Business School! Well done, Nicholas! #F1

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

COTA boss Bobby Epstein says F1's Sprint race format gives fans more value, but he doesn’t believe it is a major driver of ticket sales.

F1 introduces pre-race 'half time' show with 'Grid Gigs' concept

PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

COTA boss Bobby Epstein has shared his thoughts on the impact of the #F1 Sprint race format on ticket demand...

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Formula 1's commercial rights holder has introduced an all-new concept ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix... #F1

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Formula 1's commercial rights holder has introduced an all-new concept ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix.

Bernie Ecclestone cannot understand why this race remains absent from F1

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

One beloved Grand Prix has been absent from Formula 1 for several years, and Bernie Ecclestone can't underestand why.

Christian Horner's next move emerges as SIX F1 teams ruled out

PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Bernie Ecclestone says he doesn't understand the current lack of a German GP... #F1 #GermanGP

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Christian Horner to Aston Martin?

It's the most compelling option available to the former Red Bull boss.

www.planetf1.com/features/chr...

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Gabriel Bortoleto turns 21 today! 🥳

Races: 18
Points: 18
Qualifying: 11-7 up on Nico Hulkenberg
Best result: 6th (Hungary)

Future world champion?

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

What next for Christian Horner? Ranking the current F1 teams in order of likelihood:

11: Red Bull
10: Cadillac
9: Mercedes
8: McLaren
7: Audi
6: Racing Bulls
5: Haas
4: Williams
3: Ferrari
2: Alpine
1: Aston Martin

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Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull after more than 20 years in charge in July 2025. Where could he reappear in F1 2026?

www.planetf1.com/news/zak-bro...

PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Zak Brown slams 'ludicrous' Oscar Piastri allegation amid Alex Palou legal case

McLaren boss Zak Brown has responded to Alex Palou's allegation that he had little influence on the signing of Oscar Piastri in 2022.