US EditionF1 Japanese Grand Prix: Can Ferrari topple Mercedes amid FIA front wing investigation?
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Formula 1 shakes around Mercedes' mobile front wing. Suspected of exploiting a loophole in the regulation, the stable will be scrutinized by the FIA all weekend in Suzuka.
F1 Japanese Grand Prix: Can Ferrari topple Mercedes amid FIA front wing investigation?
As Max Verstappen and Red Bull struggle for pace, the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix has become a straight fight between Ferrari and a Mercedes team under fire. With the FIA investigating the Silver Arrows' active aerodynamics, the door is wide open for the Scuderia to claim a historic victory at Suzuka.
George Russell defends Mercedes against accusations: 'everyone tries to slow us down, it’s unfair'
Title: Mercedes Under Fire: Russell Defends Team Amidst Controversy Surrounding Japanese GP As the Formula 1 circus rolls into Suzuka for the highly anticipated Japanese Grand Prix, all eyes are on Mercedes, the reigning powerhouse of the sport. George Russell, the British driver and current leader in the World Championship standings, has taken a firm stand against the mounting accusations that suggest competitors are conspiring to undermine his…
Formula 1 News: Mercedes tweaks illegal front wing after Ferrari query
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Mercedes front wing calibration issue: FIA decision explained
In Formula 1, even a small detail out of place can spark suspicion, debate, and controversy. This was the case after the Chinese Grand Prix, where Mercedes came under scrutiny for unusual behavior of the front wing on Kimi Antonelli‘s race-winning car and George Russell’s second-place car. Footage revealed a peculiar dynamic: the front wing would fully open in straight-line mode (SM), then transition in what appeared to be multiple stages into c…
Formula 1 has looked closely at China - and discovered an illegal Mercedes front-end. No protest, no disqualification, no intention of fraud? This is how team and FIA explain it.
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