Mercedes keeps focus on races, downplays championship talk

Sports Podcasts · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

📰 Read the full article: https://sports-podcasts.com/en/episode/formule-1-mercedes-keeps-focus-on-races-downplays-championship-talk/ Mercedes heads into the summer restart of Formula 1 with a championship lead, but the team is keeping its focus squarely on the next race, shunning any talk of destiny or points. This approach is crucial as the competition tightens. George Russell kicked off the season with a win in Australia, while Kimi Antonelli has impressed with six victories, yet issues like battery failures have narrowed Mercedes’ lead, bringing Ferrari and McLaren back into contention…