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Imola could host the 2026 F1 finale if Qatar and Abu Dhabi are cancelled; Antonelli would clinch the title with an Austin win under the proposed five-race schedule.
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Mercedes’ latest F1 upgrade includes reshaped sidepods alongside floor changes, with George Russell hoping the package will help at difficult circuits.
Oscar Piastri is wary of Mercedes’ upgrade at Sepang after George Russell took pole by more than eight-tenths of a second in Azerbaijan.
George Russell says Mercedes’ latest upgrade is a sizeable step, but rejects the suggestion that it could bring a one-second gain.
Kimi Antonelli says he deliberately eased his approach in Baku after a qualifying error, finishing fifth as George Russell narrowed his championship lead.
Mercedes has brought a substantial upgrade, but George Russell expects rivals’ recent packages to be among their last major changes this season.
Verstappen plans to race at Portimão later this month as World Endurance Championship commitments affect his GT driver line-up.
RacingNews365 says Mercedes has added turquoise to its W17 for a Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled to take place in Malaysia on 4 October.
Jan Lammers thinks Sepang could suit Max Verstappen and Red Bull, but expects Mercedes to present the biggest obstacle to a win.