Toto Wolff and Mercedes pleased with Kimi Antonelli’s ‘unique achievement’
MIAMI, Fla. — At the start of the FIA press conference, Toto Wolff, the head of the Mercedes team, praised rookie driver Kimi Antonelli for his “consistent growth.” Later that evening at Hard Rock Stadium, Wolff had even more reasons to commend the younger members of the team. Antonelli made a strong showing at the […]
Mercedes leader Toto Wolff offers his strongest indication so far of a George Russell contract renewal.
MIAMI, Fla. — Lewis Hamilton’s choice to leave Mercedes after the 2024 Formula One season has left an open slot in the team. Meanwhile, both Antonelli and George Russell have secured one-year contracts, which means discussions about the Mercedes driver lineup for 2026 are now surfacing. The outcomes on the track likely made things evident. […]
Mercedes to produce new vehicle at Alabama plant
Mercedes-Benz said Thursday that it will add a “core segment” vehicle line to its Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant by 2027. The factory is currently manufacturing SUVs, and the company did not specify which models to be added. The move follows President Trump's rise in tariffs on steel, aluminum and foreign-made auto parts. The president says he […]
Mercedes to build new car at Alabama plant in response to Trump tariffs
Mercedes-Benz is set to begin production of new vehicles at its plant near Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 2027, the company said Thursday that it is the latest in a series of investments the automaker has announced following President Trump's aggressive car rates. The German automaker did not say which vehicles will be added to the Tuscaloosa […]
Hamptons limo driver used Mercedes in drug ‘delivery service’ for posh clients at yacht club, ‘Rodeo Drive of Long Island’: prosecutors
The New York limousine driver confirmed on Monday that he runs a drug “delivery service” from Brooklyn to Montauk. Michael Khodorkovsky, 44, took charge on one drug deal in Riverhead, New York, as part of a plea deal that is expected to acquire him in the back of the bar in 10 years in the […]
George Russell feeling ‘no stress’ about his contract status with Mercedes F1
George Russell has entered an attractive position in the 2025 Formula One season. With Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari, Russell took over the veteran role at Mercedes. But like Antonelli, Russell reached the year on an expired contract. Thanks to an incredible start to the 2025 season, Russell will finish three podiums over four race […]
Surprising twist in case of woman found dead in NYC river near blood-soaked Mercedes: sources
The woman found herself floating dead in the East River on Sunday morning – a little further from the bloody Mercedes – now appears to have taken her own life, a law enforcement source said Monday. The woman, believed to be in her 40s or 50s, was found in the water near Fort Totten on […]
Woman’s body found floating in East River with blood-soaked Mercedes nearby: cops and sources
On a Sunday morning, the body of a woman was found floating in the East River near busy Queens Park. Police responded to a 911 call about an unconscious person underwater near Fort Totten on Cross Island Boulevard and Totten Road around 11:15 a.m., a NYPD spokesman told the post. Authorities are investigating a white […]
George Russell and Mercedes seeking better ‘headline’ times at Australian Grand Prix
The first two practice sessions of Formula 1 season are featured in the book, with all 10 teams pouring data in search of improved lap times. The two sessions on Friday were like mixed bags for Mercedes. Both George Russell and rookie Andrea Kimmi Antoneri showed strong paces on longer runs with stiffer C3 and […]
Toto Wolff, Mercedes ready to write the ‘next chapter’ starting at Australian Grand Prix
When Formula 1 schedule begins this weekend in Melbourne, a new season of the sport, a new era for Mercedes. Silver Arrows began in the year as driver pairings alongside George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, with some pit stall downs being Lewis Hamilton, the driver who was awarded the eight-constructor championship. He appears in […]