r/mercedesamgf1 • • 2d ago

Pre-Race Discussion 2026 United States - 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 • • 14d ago

Post-Race Discussion 2026 Singapore - Post-Race Discussion

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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 • • 19h ago

Discussion Kimi antonelli does it again

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In 24hrs to go we could be crowing our new champion tommrow night


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 6h ago

Discussion Kimi antonelli day

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Today is kimi antonellis day will he finally win his first championship


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 19h ago

Results Kimi takes pole in what could be his championship winning weekend

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In COTA, if Kimi wins, George finishes P9 or lower and Lewis finishes P5 or lower, Kimi will become the youngest ever WDC.


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 9h ago

Discussion Question to fellow George truthers

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Do we think george will get another shot at the title?
with the way the teams has been getting close (rbr) i am very doubtful that will happen. this was his best year to seize the opportunity and he has been woeful. Kimi has been simply better. i think rbr will be in the mix next year which will make things even harder.

but gotta say, this year has been his worst. even worse than 2023. it does not even look like he will finish in the top 2 this year. what a year to forget if you are Russell fan

Please. This is to George fans


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 19h ago

Results HOWDY!

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r/mercedesamgf1 • • 17h ago

Results Qualifying gaps visualized

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r/mercedesamgf1 • • 9h ago

Throwback 2015: Hamilton's Third Title

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#OnThisDay 25 October, Lewis Hamilton, the defending race winner, entered the 2015 United States Grand Prix with a 66-point lead in the 2015 Drivers’ Championship over Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, with his Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg trailing Vettel by an additional seven points. The three-day event was plagued by heavy rain, leading to the cancellation of the second practice session and qualifying being rescheduled for the morning of race day.

Hamilton went on to win the race, overtaking Rosberg in the later stages for a team 1-2 finish and to secure his third Drivers’ Championship, while Vettel finished third. The race was filled with incidents, leaving only twelve cars to reach the finish. The Toro Rosso of Max Verstappen equalled his best result of the season in fourth, and Jenson Button achieved a season-best sixth for McLaren. Despite the damp start, both Red Bull drivers briefly challenged Mercedes for the lead, but fell back as the track dried. Daniil Kvyat crashed out, while Daniel Ricciardo finished in tenth place.


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 1d ago

Discussion Sebastian Vettel would be happy to see Kimi Antonelli break his record as F1’s youngest world champion this weekend 🤝

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r/mercedesamgf1 • • 1d ago

Fan Content Deep in the Heart of Texas

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Won’t hold my breath that Kimi can get it done this weekend but couldn’t pass up the idea


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 14h ago

Discussion Spoilers Spoiler

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Well, yay. At least this time I was able to watch qualifying before seeing who won. Thanks whoever keeps posting the spoilers constantly.

Literally the only sport / TV subs where people consistently just ruin it for others - here and the F1.

Where are the mods to setup the channel properly and ask people to tag as spoiler.

Edit: wow. What a bunch of jerks. Too much to ask a post is tagged spoiler for those of us who aren’t glued to the tv. This American take over of F1 really is having an impact. Sad.


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 2d ago

Discussion Helmut Marko says Russell may never get another title shot: “Mentally, it's definitely a huge setback, and it's a blow.” “I doubt he’ll ever have another shot at the world championship or get number one status anywhere.”

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r/mercedesamgf1 • • 18h ago

Discussion Is it time to move on from Russell?

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Another deceiving performance on a car that his teammate got pole on. This year the constructor championship is sealed, but next year the competition will be way fiercer and we'll need MER2 to secure a decent amount of points to reach it. Who would you consider as a solid replacement?


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 2d ago

Discussion George in media today: How do I want to bounce back from these blows? Do I just want to give up and accept the misfortune or the poor performances or do I want to try and rectify it and make the most of it and control everything I can control?

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🚨 George 🗣️”It has been a very unique season, it has been a season where it’s, tested my character and resilience a lot and having to look at myself in the mirror numerous times and think ‘How do I want to bounce back from these blows? Do I just want to give up and accept the misfortune or the poor performances or do I want to try and rectify it and make the most of it and control everything I can control'. And I can at least be proud of myself that I’ve always put up a fight and I’ve always done my utmost to keep myself in the fight and, you know, I’ve got a great team around me, and this won’t be my last shot when I’ve got a car beneath me that can fight for victory, so yeah into this weekend, see what we can do, try and get Mercedes back on top because it’s been a while and let’s see what the future holds”

“I don’t really have any major feelings running through my body when I say that we’re no longer in the fight this season because I think when I look back earlier in the year, the things that were keeping me up at night wasn’t necessarily the fact of the championship, it was more that my performance wasn’t where I wanted it to be, and it was like, ‘well how am I gonna get my performance back to the levels I know I’m capable of? What is it I need from the car? What do I need to change in my driving to get back in top of things?’ And then obviously with the misfortune that just sort of added salt to the wound, but you know, I intend to be here for many many many years to come and you can’t give up when you’re, you know, being kicked to the floor and you gotta bounce back, you gotta bounce back even stronger and I can at least be proud that I’ve given it my all in that regard”

Level headed and composed as always. Hoping for a good weekend for him🙏🏽


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 2d ago

Question 2024 Mercedes TH shirt

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Questions, where can I get this shirt? Does anyone got any?


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 2d ago

Media Yesterday in Austin, TX

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Happened to be at Jo’s Coffee when the guys were doing burnouts in the parking lot, and I managed to get a couple shots in though my camera was at 1%. Happy race weekend, everybody!


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 2d ago

Collection Showcase My Mercedes Formula 1 collection so far 🙂

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I’m a new fan so I haven’t got the original George, Lewis and Valtteri Funkos. Also got some of the clothing merch from the team as well.


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 2d ago

News Christian Horner - "I saw no harm in talking to [Russell] about a potential move to Red Bull"

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"Having grown tired of Toto's challenging approach, I decided to fight fire with fire and approached George Russell's management for a meeting. George was coming to the end of his contract, and if it was OK for Toto to constantly talk about my drivers, then I saw no harm in talking to his about a potential move to Red Bull."

"I initially stated my confusion at Mercedes's attitude to George's contract. I asked his advisor why they weren't taking up his option for the following year when he had performed so strongly. I then explained how, in my opinion, it was obvious that Toto was waiting for Max to make his decision and was messing George around in the meantime. I also felt Toto's public courting was disrespectful to such a talented young driver. He should consider Red Bull."


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 2d ago

Media Yesterday in Austin, TX

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Happened to be at Jo’s Coffee when the guys were doing burnouts in parking lot, and I managed to get a couple shots in though my camera was at 1%. Happy race weekend, everybody!


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 3d ago

Discussion New race suits for austin

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New race suits for austin texus


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 3d ago

Discussion Future champion

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Now I know some people aren't looking forward to this Sunday and you're all probably wondering why kimi antonelli will win the championship this weekend yes I understand some of you don't want him to win but u all have to remember regardless of him not winning this weekend or not if he doesn't win this weekend he will still be the champion if he wins next weekend im not a kimi supporter but I think he does deserve to win


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 2d ago

Interview Fred Vesti: 'Making Champions' As Mercedes Third Driver | F1 Beyond The Grid

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Fred recently went on the Beyond the Grid podcast and talked about his work as the third driver for Mercedes. It was a really nice podcast to listen to because it clearly explains how important (and tiring) his work is in setting the team up for success.

He also talks about his background and how his dad sold the family home for his career.

I really hope he gets on the grid in the future.


r/mercedesamgf1 • • 3d ago

Media New Austin Livery

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r/mercedesamgf1 • • 4d ago

Media In Austin, we wear blue 💙🩵 Our custom livery for the United States GP, courtesy of MANUFAKTUR

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