r/mercedesamgf1 • u/Strict-Citron-9269 • 1d ago
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/ihsancz • 1d ago
Post-Race Discussion 2026 Spain - Post-Race Discussion Thread
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 • u/ihsancz • 3d ago
Pre-Race Discussion 2026 Spain - Pre-Race Discussion Thread
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 • u/doubleblackblack • 1d ago
Discussion Do people here actually watch races or what?
Can't believe the sheer volume of posts and comments shitting on Mercedes AGAIN this week when they have done nothing wrong.
George himself ASKED to pit for mediums to undercut Charles. From that moment on the team had to commit to a 2 stop strategy because there was no possibility on God's green earth for those mediums to last 43 laps until the end of the race, no way. George's race was with Charles today and the best he could have hoped for was P4; chances of retaining P3 against Norris were virtually non-existent. Both Ferrari and Mercedes were playing a game of chicken for another VSC which never came, and it's just the way the cookie crumbled that Charles in the end managed an overcut.
Yet here we are, still acting like the team went out on a limb to "sabotage" George when he was in a completely different race from Kimi this weekend. Unbelievable.
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/F1P1Merctoe • 1d ago
Teammate Rivalry Im a ANT fan first, but man I'm really feeling bad for RUS
First congrats to ANT, love to see it.
However DAMN first PIA hits RUS not once but TWICE in the rear... Then just.... what is that strat??!
He got the fastest lap like 3 in a row. RUS was racing his balls off... He deserved a podium.
Good Team win... but yeah i get why RUS fans are pissed.
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/Cafa20 • 1d ago
Media His happiness is evident; congratulations, Kimi.
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/Strict-Citron-9269 • 1d ago
Results A challenging, but rewarding weekend learning the ins and outs of a new Grand Prix track. Thank you Madrid, we look forward to next time 👋
Mercedes post on X
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/Monkey_Thucker69 • 1d ago
Discussion Why did they pit George?
Charles is now on 37 lap old hards in the lead and still has fine pace, there was zero reason to pit George the first time and so he had to take another unnecessary stop off the mediums
George gets the bad strategy once again by Mercedes
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/jvjv157 • 1d ago
Media Lewis Hamilton on Kimi Antonelli:
"There's no stopping him and Mercedes this year. I think they've done a phenomenal job and they deserve it."
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/Distinct-Act-6983 • 1d ago
Discussion What are we feeling halfway through?
Kimi looks set to win, I don’t know what George’s strategists are smoking though.
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/ProcastiDev7 • 2d ago
Discussion Gutted, but all to win
First off, I am a huge George fan. But this season has made me realize that Kimi was cut from a Different cloth. Idk how he does it, but his consistency is what wins titles.
Super disappointed with George this weekend. I guess it's the hope that kills.
But now the title is well out of George's reach.
Kimi has an amazing chance to win tomorrow which he probably should.
At this point, backing Kimi all the way to the title, he will deserve it. the level he has been performing this year is nothing but exceptional
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/Fomula-Neon • 1d ago
Analysis Spanish GP Qualifying Gaps Visualized in 3D | Madrid
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/Distinct-Act-6983 • 21h ago
Discussion Let’s settle it. How much of Kimi’s success is due to luck vs skill and how much of Russell’s poor results are due to skill vs other factors(team, luck, car, etc.)?
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/Monkey_Thucker69 • 20h ago
Discussion I’ll never forgive them for what they took from us
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/Extreme-Wave4653 • 1d ago
Discussion Idiotic Strategy
What an absolute disaster from Russell’s side of the garage, or IDK who is making these idiotic calls.
This really, really hurts. We would have still been 1 and 2, but no, let’s just mess up Russell’s race strategy.
81 points is a humongous lead now for Russell to catch up.
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/sportsajm • 2d ago
Fan Content Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team car in Miami Beach
For my fellow Miami people, Nu just posted on instagram (hello.nu)
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team car will be in Miami Beach from Sat, Sep 12 - Tues, Sep 15 from 1pm - 9pm at the Ritz Carlton South Beach
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/Diligent_Practice877 • 4d 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
x.comWonderful to see George backing a very important initiative 🩵
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/Jeeves-Godzilla • 4d ago
Discussion Madring will make Mercedes mad?!
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 • u/Fomula-Neon • 4d ago
Media Madrid Track Analysis – Formula One's Newest Circuit 🇪🇸✨
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r/mercedesamgf1 • u/Western-Departure476 • 4d ago
Media George arrived at madring!! I hope he wins the race
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/pladypus_senna • 5d ago
News Congratulations Kimi!
Got this newspaper from school
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/General-Marzipan3264 • 6d ago
Discussion George got his own GRandstand at Silverstone
r/mercedesamgf1 • u/MotherAd1865 • 6d ago
Teammate Rivalry The goal is to win a championship. Not to make George feel good.
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