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George Russell makes Mercedes contract claim as Kimi Antonelli confirms team orders

Check out all the biggest stories of media day at the Austrian Grand Prix with the latest edition of the RacingNews365 Review!

Check out all the biggest stories of media day at the Austrian Grand Prix with the latest edition of the RacingNews365 Review!

George Russell has insisted he will be driving for Mercedes next year, "100%", although no official announcement will be made at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Read more: George Russell shuts down Max Verstappen rumours: 'I will be here next year'

Kimi Antonelli and George Russell set for Mercedes team orders

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has revealed that he and George Russell will now be subject to team orders from Mercedes under one condition.

Read more: Kimi Antonelli and George Russell set for Mercedes team orders

(L to R): Pole sitter George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team in qualifying parc ferme with third placed team mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team.
13.06.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Barcelona, Spain, Qualifying Day.
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Lewis Hamilton reveals shocking extent of Ferrari testing injury

Lewis Hamilton has detailed the surprising extent of the injuries he sustained during his shakedown crash at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ahead of the 2025 F1 season.

Read more: Lewis Hamilton reveals shocking extent of Ferrari testing injury

Max Verstappen addresses Red Bull upgrade significance in F1 future decision

Max Verstappen has addressed the importance of Red Bull's upgrade package performing well at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, as he continues to weigh up his Formula 1 future.

Read more: Max Verstappen addresses Red Bull upgrade significance in F1 future decision

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
25.06.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day.
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Liam Lawson makes 'difficult' admission over contrasting Racing Bulls fortunes

Liam Lawson has admitted Racing Bulls is still searching for answers after struggling to turn strong qualifying performances into the same level of race pace.

Read more: Liam Lawson makes 'difficult' admission over contrasting Racing Bulls fortunes

Pierre Gasly addresses F1 rivals' feelings of 'injustice' in penalty change defence

Pierre Gasly has supported the decision to erase his Monaco Grand Prix penalties, which initially denied him a podium, but can "completely understand" why Oscar Piastri and George Russell may harbour feelings of "injustice" over Alpine's successful Right of Review.

Read more: Pierre Gasly addresses F1 rivals' feelings of 'injustice' in penalty change defence

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