元Wシリーズドライバーのナオミ・シフは、メルセデスF1チーム代表のトト・ウォルフが、2026年シーズンにおいてドライバー個人の野心をチームの利益よりも優先させるような行為を許容することはないだろうと警告した。
シフはポッドキャスト「Up To Speed」の中でこの状況について語った。彼女は、ウォルフが2016年のルイス・ハミルトンとニコ・ロズベルグのライバル関係から教訓を得ており、チームより偉大なドライバーは存在しないという明確なメッセージをすでに発していると指摘した。さらにシフは、ウォルフは利己的な行動を即座に正す可能性が高く、彼を「敵に回したくない人物」だと評した。
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Mercedes secured a commanding 1-2 finish at the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix with George Russell winning from pole ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took third — as covered in our race report. The result amplified questions over Ferrari's decision not to pit under virtual safety car periods, a call Lewis Hamilton criticized on team radio amid McLaren's praise for Mercedes' power unit mastery.
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has explained his decision to promote young driver Kimi Antonelli despite early mistakes and criticism. Drawing from his own racing background, Wolff emphasized understanding the pressures faced by drivers. He described the move as a calculated risk.
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Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes discussions between Max Verstappen and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff are inevitable amid Red Bull's early-season struggles. Palmer shared this view on the F1 Nation podcast, citing Mercedes' strong start to the 2026 season.
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri stated that Max Verstappen leaving Formula 1 would not be a great look for the sport. Teammate Lando Norris agreed it would be a shame, though he expects Verstappen to stay for a fifth title. The comments come amid Verstappen's criticisms of the 2026 regulations.
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McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri say the team will continue fighting for the 2026 Formula 1 world championship rather than shifting focus to its 2027 car. The reigning constructors' champions sit third-fastest so far amid new technical regulations. Norris argues that abandoning the current season rarely pays off.
Lewis Hamilton expressed renewed determination for the 2026 Formula 1 season after a challenging debut year at Ferrari. Preseason testing in Bahrain showed promise for the team, with Charles Leclerc posting the fastest time. However, the absence of a permanent race engineer for Hamilton raises potential disruptions.
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Mattia Binotto, Audi's head of F1 project, stated he will retain the team principal responsibilities previously held by Jonathan Wheatley, who departed ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. Binotto said he needs trackside support to focus on factory work. Wheatley's exit for personal reasons surprised many in the team.