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Red Bull could drop to Williams’s F1 level in 2026, says former race winner

New engine and chassis regulations next year threaten to shake-up the pecking order on the grid

The Independent UK

The 11 forgotten circuits that hosted an F1 grand prix just once

Formula 1 has raced at more than 70 tracks around the world, and stalwarts like Silverstone and Monza have hosted grands prix in almost every season of the series. Not every track has been quite so successful, however, and F1 decided never to return to some circuits for all manner…

Autosport

These are the forgotten circuits that Formula 1 never returned to

Formula 1 has raced at more than 70 different tracks around the world, and stalwarts like Silverstone and Monza have hosted grands prix in almost every season of the series. Not every track has been quite so successful, however, and F1 decided never to return to some circuits for all…

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Stellantis Validates Game-Changing Solid-State Battery After 'Production Hell'

Massachusetts-based battery startup Factorial is having a moment. After putting a Mercedes-Benz EQS with its solid-state tech on the road for testing, it’s now teamed up with Stellantis to announce a major milestone: successful validation of automotive-grade semi-solid-state battery cells.

InsideEVs

The Electric Van Is Poised To Take Over The World

Mercedes helped invent the motorized van in Germany in the late 19th century. Now, it’s reinventing the category for America in the 21st. The global luxury brand has announced that it will be sending various iterations of its modular, battery-powered VAN.EA architecture to the States to move not just cargo,…

InsideEVs

Forget the V-8: Brabus Tune Pushes E53 Wagon to New Heights

Brabus has already gotten its hands on the new Mercedes-AMG E53. The tuner’s upgrade for the sedan and wagon increases the car’s output from 577 horsepower to 691 from the model’s turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six hybrid engine, outpacing the outgoing V-8-powered E63.

Motor1

How Jeddah became Mercedes' worst race of the F1 season

Ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, one of the recurring themes of the weekend was graining. Graining happens when the tyres are stressed before reaching their optimal operating window, or when ambient temperatures are too low to allow the tyres to work correctly.

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Doctor run over and killed in London hospital car park 'by delivery driver who didn't check blind spot'

Dr Anjum Afshan, 62, was walking to catch a bus after work when she was killed in ‘frankly tragic incident’, Old Bailey told

Evening Standard

The new tech that could be coming to UK cars in 2026

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The Independent UK

UK cars could soon have ‘flat’ steering wheels as Mercedes unveils new tech

The new wheel will can provide a better view “when streaming your favourite show,” car chief says

The Independent UK

From Jack Brabham to Oscar Piastri, these are Australia’s greatest F1 drivers

Oscar Piastri is the first Australian to lead the F1 championship in 15 years after victory in Jeddah, how does he compare to the best Australian drivers?

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton’s F1 interviews a ‘very hard watch’ after poor Ferrari start

Hamilton was despondent after the Saudi Arabia GP and was gloomy about his hopes for the rest of 2025

The Independent UK

Mercedes Goes Full Tesla, Adds Yoke and Steer-By-Wire

Mercedes-Benz is adding two pieces of controversial tech to its lineup in 2026. The company announced Tuesday plans to put a steer-by-wire system into production starting next year, paired to a racing-inspired "yoke" shaped steering wheel.

Motor1

Oh Great, Mercedes Is Also Doing Steering Yokes

After a few years of letting Tesla take the tech risks (and the associated punches that go along with it), automakers have been going all-in on cabin tech. Many modern car companies are transforming the driver's seat into some sort of spaceship-looking cockpit. Touch screens, Head-Up Displays and voice controls…

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The new Mercedes Vision V concept might be the coolest van I’ve ever seen

The interior of this Mercedes van looks more luxurious than a private jet

The Independent UK

Toto Wolff bemoans Mercedes F1’s ‘worst performance of the year’ in Saudi Arabia

Russell qualified third on the grid but only finished fifth, while Kimi Antonelli came home in sixth

The Independent UK

Piastri outshining erring Norris and frustration for Ferrari – F1 talking points

Piastri is 10 points clear of McLaren team-mate Norris after five rounds of the 2025 season.

InsideEVs

Mercedes-Benz Vision V Previews A Very Important People Carrier

While in Stuttgart a few months back to see the Vision V concept, I asked Mercedes-Benz representatives whether it was like a V-Class or something else. They replied that it’s more like an S-Class, which seemed a bit unusual given the “V” in its name. When I had the chance…

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Ignore the Way This Mercedes Van Looks—It's Actually Awesome

When was the last time you saw a concept van? It's been a minute, but big vans aren't dead yet. In a fateful twist, Mercedes-Benz wants to push them to a whole new level. Feast your eyes on the Vision V concept, a vehicle that could be the future for…

Motor1

This Electric Buick Concept Looks Absolutely Beautiful

Auto Shanghai 2025 kicks off this week, so prepare for an influx of new cars from China. Buick is again proving that sedans still matter in the world’s largest auto market with the unveiling of the Electra GS concept. This conceptual EV was designed locally by the GM China Advanced…

Motorsport

Toto Wolff says proposal to reduce F1 2026 hybrid deployment is "a joke"

The Formula 1 Commission is set to discuss further tweaks to the energy deployment of the 2026 power units, which has not gone down well at Mercedes.

Autosport

Wolff: Proposal to reduce F1 2026 hybrid deployment "a joke"

The Formula 1 Commission is set to discuss further tweaks to the energy deployment of the 2026 power units, which has not gone down well at Mercedes.

Motorsport

Winners and losers from F1's 2025 Saudi Arabian GP

Easy as you like? Well, no. Not only was the Jeddah race a brutal 50-lap sprint, but the lower-than-expected tyre wear also seemed to prevent McLaren from flexing its muscle. It meant Piastri had to work harder for his third win of the campaign than in China and Bahrain, especially…

Motorsport

Mercedes laments "worst performance of the season" as George Russell's tyres ‘fell off a cliff’

Toto Wolff was left furious believing the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was the “worst performance of the year so far” for Mercedes.

Autosport

Wolff laments "worst performance of the season" for Mercedes in Jeddah

Toto Wolff was left furious believing the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was the “worst performance of the year so far” for Mercedes.

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