F1 LIVE | 'Mercedes shouldn't be penalized for rivals' incompetence'
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09:01, 23 Dec 2025
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Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
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F1 LIVE | 23 December
'Mercedes should not be penalized for the incompetence of other F1 teams'
News about the 2026 Formula 1 power units has dominated the headlines amid the recently reported 'controversy' concerning Mercedes and possibly Red Bull Ford. Read our opinion piece on why the German team shouldn't be penalized for its brilliance here!
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Meanwhile latest rumours suggest that Mercedes, Red Bull Ford and Audi have all found a way to tackle another issue that could arise under the new regulations.
Lewis Hamilton - Photo: Race Pictures
Hamilton travels to Denver to watch his NFL team
Lewis Hamilton is the co-owner of the Denver Broncos through the Walter-Penner Group.
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After spending some time in New York City, the seven-time world travelled to Denver to watch his NFL team play at home for the first time. In the end, the Broncos lost 34-20 to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Norris challenged by McLaren boss Zak Brown: 'This one is all mine'
F1 world champion Lando Norris and McLaren CEO Zak Brown participated in a karting challenge on McLaren's YouTube Channel.
In the end, the American came close to winning, but one detail proved costly for Brown. Although the CEO completed the challenge quicker than Norris, he received more penalties.
After winning the challenge and receiving his trophy, Norris jokingly added: "They don't allow me to keep my trophies, so this one is all mine!"
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Austrian Grand Prix
Overview
Friday 26.06.26
Practice 1
11:30 AM
Practice 2
03:00 PM
Saturday 27.06.26
Practice 3
10:30 AM
Qualification
02:00 PM
Sunday 28.06.26
Race
01:00 PM
Friday 26.06.26
Practice 1
Fri 11:30 AM
Practice 2
Fri 03:00 PM
Saturday 27.06.26
Practice 3
Sat 10:30 AM
Qualification
Sat 02:00 PM
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Race
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| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | MercedesMER | 156 | |
2 | FerrariFER | 115 | |
3 | MercedesMER | 106 | |
4 | FerrariFER | 75 | |
5 | McLarenMCL | 73 | |
6 | McLarenMCL | 70 | |
7 | Red Bull RacingRBR | 55 | |
8 | Red Bull RacingRBR | 37 | |
9 | AlpineALP | 32 | |
10 | Racing BullsRCB | 28 |
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