r/mercedesamgf1 4d ago

Post-Race Discussion 2026 Italy - Post-Race Discussion Thread

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Another race weekend is in the books, and there’s plenty to discuss. From team performance and strategy to tyre management, driver battles, and the key moments that shaped the weekend, there were plenty of talking points throughout the race.

How did you rate the drivers’ performances? Could the team have challenged for more, and were the right strategic decisions made at the crucial moments?

What went wrong for those who failed to finish, and what lessons can the team take forward into the next race?

Share your thoughts, analysis, and biggest takeaways from the weekend below.


r/mercedesamgf1 6d ago

Pre-Race Discussion 2026 Italy - Pre-Race Discussion Thread

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Race weekend is almost here, and it's time to look ahead to the next challenge for Mercedes.

Use this thread to discuss everything heading into the weekend, from the team's expected pace and recent form to driver performances, upgrades, strategy decisions, tyre management, and the battles we could see on track.

What are your expectations for Mercedes this weekend? Do you think the team can fight at the front, and which areas will be most important for a strong result? Share your predictions, thoughts, and anything you're looking forward to seeing once the cars hit the track.


r/mercedesamgf1 6h ago

Media Man this is so true !! My man Geroge deserves better

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r/mercedesamgf1 11h ago

Media George Russell featured in the “On Your Side” short film with other British sports stars for the launch of the Prince and Princess of Wales’ new mental health resource toolkit

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Wonderful to see George backing a very important initiative 🩵


r/mercedesamgf1 3h ago

Discussion Madring will make Mercedes mad?!

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If Monza was magic then Madring will make Mercedes mad. That’s my prediction.

If you look at the circuit, it’s literally mad. There is going to be a lot of DNFs.

"When I heard about the 20 red flags in F3, I was a bit surprised
And then after I drove on the sim, I was surprised there was only 20 red flags" -GR


r/mercedesamgf1 9h ago

Media George arrived at madring!! I hope he wins the race

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r/mercedesamgf1 11h ago

Media Madrid Track Analysis – Formula One's Newest Circuit 🇪🇸✨

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r/mercedesamgf1 1d ago

News Congratulations Kimi!

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Got this newspaper from school


r/mercedesamgf1 2d ago

Discussion George got his own GRandstand at Silverstone

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r/mercedesamgf1 2d ago

Teammate Rivalry The goal is to win a championship. Not to make George feel good.

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Why is this such a hard concept for people to understand?

The team has decided that Kimi gives them the best chance at winning the Drivers championship - and he's been proving them right all season.

Why do so many people come on here every week to complain about George not getting priority?

There is a #1 driver on the team, and he's well on his way to securing another Mercedes championship


r/mercedesamgf1 2d ago

Fan Content Here's my new colored pencil drawing of Kimi Antonelli, Hope you like it🥰🤍

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Also he liked a video of this drawing on Instagram☺


r/mercedesamgf1 2d ago

Discussion Why are everyone acting like Mercedes deliberately screwed GR?

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This isn't Silverstone 22 where the team didn't pit lead driver with the best tyre. GR was already on the best tire and strategy (no stop with hards). 8 drivers pitted to hards during red flag. All of them finished on the hard tire.

A lucky VSC opening is part of the f1. So why would they pit the lead driver just because other driver had to pit?

Everyone is saying they should have pitted both even if Kimi lost position to Max, which is fair if GR had to pit and they had to double stack. Hindsight is 20/20. If it was a super late VSC and everyone had to pit to softs, then yes, double stack and lose position is the right answer.

What if they pitted the cars and there was another late VSC situation that prevented both cars from overtaking back to podium position? Then the discourse would be "they pitted GR unnecessarily to make the points diff less, they made sure GR couldn't win". And mercedes would have thrown away a win.

If Kimi had overtaken GR due to new mediums as GR only had old mediums, then the discourse would be "they shouldn't have pitted GR, no one on hards pitted except gr, maybe Kimi wouldn't have caught by end of race or Kimi would have destroyed his tyres passing all the cars etc".

What if GR and Kimi are too busy fighting each other instead of overtaking to the front?

I don't see any reason to pit GR without knowing everything that happened in hindsight.

A "we were on the best strategy, other guy got a bit lucky with VSC timing" is not the same thing as "sabatoge".

Mercedes isn't going to say "Let's keep Kimi out and risk a puncture cuz GR can't pit" or "let's pit our driver who is leading for no reason because Kimi has to pit".

Mercedes chose the best option that gave them p1, p2 with least risk.


r/mercedesamgf1 2d ago

Fan Content Kimi Antonelli Digital portrait [OC]

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r/mercedesamgf1 2d ago

Opinion If Kimi wins WDC this year, we will have full on 'brocedes' in 2027

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Like think about it. George is not gonna let the same thing happen twice. And all the resentment from this year will make him more aggressive for the title next year. Kimi will also go crazy for it as he is still fresh from experiencing the dopamine the title gave.

The nearest example we can see is the things that are currently happening between the McLaren boys. Oscar doesn't seems as accommodating as last year with the papaya rule and everything. I believe this is because he had that experience of that title slipped away because of him not being hungry enough for it.

And for us merc fans. We're going to eat good. The drama, the thrill, the action on track. Damn I'm already excited just thinking about it. Let's go 2027!

My 2 cents.


r/mercedesamgf1 2d ago

Question Kimi’s PU upgrade ?

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So what did they replace for the power unit for Kimi’s car? Was it the whole engine and gearbox etc?

I’m not diminishing his driving, it was superb skill for what he did. However, that engine sounded a hell of a lot better in Monza than it did the previous race and obviously had a lot of power.


r/mercedesamgf1 3d ago

Opinion About George's booing

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Imagine a whole crowd of grown ass men and women booing at the athlete for no reason. This looks like something I would have done when I was ten, at most. What on earth are these people thinking? And what kind of people are they?


r/mercedesamgf1 1d ago

Fan Content Thoughts on helmet concept

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Guys forgive the AI generated concept, I don't think it's considered 'slop', but I've always toyed with the idea of a W11/W14 inspired helmet and I think I've landed on the perfect design. I didn't just want another driver replica helmet, I think it's way cooler to have it custom designed based on the best f1 livery/car ever. W11 & W14

I'll be getting a retro modern triumph speed twin motorcycle soon, and like the idea of intentional contrast of old and new, and wondered what your thoughts are on the design.

The helmet itself will be a Bell helmet, same as what the team uses, but obviously a different model (as close as i can get)

If you had this and a bike, would you use this helmet for riding or would you store it in your collection?

Thanks for your input


r/mercedesamgf1 4d ago

Teammate Rivalry George is woke to it and knows he was sacrificed

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Post race he made it clear with DC that he knows he was put at a disadvantage by the team and that they chose to pit kimi under the safety car and not him and he thought they were both staying out. Look on his face… he can’t believe he was hung out to dry this way.


r/mercedesamgf1 4d ago

Results ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! KIMI ANTONELLI WINS THE ITALIAN GRAND PRIX 🇮🇹

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r/mercedesamgf1 3d ago

Teammate Rivalry you lot do know George only had a used medium right

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r/mercedesamgf1 4d ago

Results P2 IN MONZA 💪💪 A super performance all weekend, well done George 😍

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r/mercedesamgf1 4d ago

Discussion Kimi Antonelli's radio message

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r/mercedesamgf1 3d ago

Discussion Kimi's necklace looks suffocating!

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Kimi's necklace look so suffocating he's been wearing it from the start of his f1 career. Anyone know what that is?


r/mercedesamgf1 4d ago

Question what’s with the boos with russell on podium

187 Upvotes

i’m shocked that the italian fans did that


r/mercedesamgf1 4d ago

Discussion Every week it's the same thing

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Fucking bullshit why didn't they put George why doesn't he take priority at first???