Mercedes targets Malaysia upgrade to end pole drought
Mercedes says its next major upgrade will arrive in Malaysia, with qualifying pace the target as the team looks to improve on Saturday after its last major package in Montreal in May.
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Governance
Cadillac F1 investor Mark Walter faces class-action lawsuit as ownership scrutiny grows
Cadillac shareholder Mark Walter is facing a U.S. class-action lawsuit, while a separate fraud-related investigation is ongoing, adding legal and reputational pressure around one of Formula 1’s most closely watched new projects.
Gary Anderson’s four incident-rule changes prompt F1 consistency debate
Former F1 technical director Gary Anderson has set out four changes he believes would improve how Formula 1 polices incidents, reopening debate over consistency, stewarding and racing standards.
Sources: The Race
Off-Track
Who actually owns each F1 team? Inside the sport’s new power map
Formula 1’s old one-team, one-owner model is gone. The modern grid is shaped by parent companies, investment groups and controlling stakes, making it harder than ever to see where power sits.
Sources: The Race
Team News
Russell’s honest Antonelli admission throws Mercedes’ internal order into sharper focus
George Russell’s willingness to say Kimi Antonelli is doing a better job at Mercedes has drawn praise from David Coulthard, while highlighting the pressure and hierarchy shaping the team’s driver dynamic.
Sources: Motorsport.com F1