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themercury.co.za > motoring > f1-grand-prix > 2026-07-15-leaked-amsterdam-photos-trigger-fresh-max-verstappen-red-bull-exit-talk

Leaked Amsterdam photos trigger fresh Max Verstappen, Red Bull exit talk

2+ hour, 17+ min ago  (310+ words) There is plenty of speculation surrounding the future of Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen. The images, which reportedly show Marko meeting with Verstappen's father, Jos Verstappen, and manager, Raymond Vermeulen, have sparked renewed debate over the Dutch driver's long-term future…...

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themercury.co.za > thepost > sport > 2026-07-07-george-russell-warns-ferrari-are-a-real-threat-to-mercedes-after-lucky-silverstone-podium

George Russell warns Ferrari are a real threat to Mercedes after lucky Silverstone podium

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (477+ words) George Russell conceded that Ferrari are a real threat to Mercedes’ title ambitions after grabbing a fortunate second place behind Charles Leclerc at the British Grand Prix this past weekend. Russell, who took second place ahead of seven-time champion Lewis…...

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themercury.co.za > sport > 2026-07-05-british-grand-prix-2026-charles-leclerc-claims-dramatic-victory-for-ferrari-under-safety-car

British Grand Prix 2026: Charles Leclerc claims dramatic victory for Ferrari under safety car

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (698+ words) Charles Leclerc claimed his first British Grand Prix victory on Sunday with a consummate drive for Ferrari to win a dramatic and at times controversial race that ended behind a safety car after series leader Kimi Antonelli was hit by…...

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themercury.co.za > sport > athletics > 2026-06-28-tayla-kavanagh-delivers-again-to-extend-grand-prix-advantage-at-home

Tayla Kavanagh delivers again to extend Grand Prix advantage at home

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (461+ words) Tayla Kavanagh (Hollywood AC) ran a superb race in her hometown to win the Spar Women's 10km Challenge Durban at Kings Park Stadium on Sunday morning in 31:32, with Ethiopian Selam Gebre (Nedbank) second. Image: Darren Stewar/ Gallo Images Tayla Kavanagh tightened…...

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themercury.co.za > motoring > f1-grand-prix > 2026-06-17-f1-2026-mercedes-to-introduce-rules-of-engagement-after-fierce-russell-and-antonelli-clashes

F1 2026: Mercedes to introduce ‘rules of engagement’ after fierce Russell and Antonelli clashes

4+ week, 3+ hour ago  (439+ words) Mercedes are preparing to introduce new "rules of engagement" for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli after their increasingly fierce on-track battles cost the team valuable points and victory this past weekend. The Silver Arrows have long prided themselves on allowing…...

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themercury.co.za > motoring > f1-grand-prix > 2026-05-31-why-a-return-to-screaming-v8-engines-is-exactly-what-f1-needs-to-save-its-soul

Why a return to screaming V8 engines is exactly what F1 needs to save its soul

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (407+ words) As the controversial 2026 regulations spark Mario Kart comparisons and paddock alarm bells, Formula One's powerbrokers look set to embrace a glorious regression. Evolution does not always benefit humanity, and in the case of Formula One, that has proved true this…...

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themercury.co.za > motoring > f1-grand-prix > 2026-05-22-mclarens-zak-brown-dismisses-piastri-red-bull-move

McLaren's Zak Brown dismisses Piastri Red Bull move

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (469+ words) Zak Brown McLaren Executive Director. McLaren boss Zak Brown dismissed rumours that his number two driver Oscar Piastri was linked to Red Bull signing speculation ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. Reports emerged earlier this week suggesting that Red Bull…...

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themercury.co.za > motoring > motorsport > 2026-04-23-presidential-power-play-gayton-mckenzie-to-haul-out-cyril-ramaphosa-in-bid-to-bring-f1-to-south-africa

Presidential power play: Gayton McKenzie to haul out Cyril Ramaphosa in bid to bring F1 to South Africa

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (347+ words) Minster of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie says they have to choose between Cape Town and Gauteng to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix race. The dream of Formula 1 engines roaring on South African soil is still alive, according to…...