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Max Verstappen has confirmed he will drive for Red Bull in 2026, despite rumors of a potential move to Mercedes. The driver lineup for [----] is taking shape, with Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas reportedly joining the new Cadillac F1 team. Other teams, including Red Bull and Alpine, are also finalizing their driver lineups.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"🚨 BREAKING: Mercedes have resolved the PU issue George is coming out on track shortly 🙏🏼"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021931301918433759)  2026-02-12T12:56Z [----] followers, 10.4K engagements


"🚨 George Russells odds of winning the WDC has dropped from 32% to 29% on PolyMarket. Team needs a strong showing tomorrow in the final day of testing. [--] days till lights out in Melbourne"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021987049495269575)  2026-02-12T16:37Z [----] followers, 20.1K engagements


"🚨 George Russell is still in the pits right now after completing [--] laps and setting the fastest time of testing so far. 🟣 1:33.918 A great start to the day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2022226737900531952)  2026-02-13T08:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 George Russell says Red Bull is the car to beat Looking at the data from Barcelona and Bahrain it looks like Red Bull will start the season out front. We've got a lot of work to do." 📰 @KemalSengulll"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2022289052720930971)  2026-02-13T12:37Z [----] followers, 29.3K engagements


"🚨 Kimi Antonelli Fastest Lap Of Testing 🟣 1:33.900 Mercedes currently P1 & P2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2022311952819593349)  2026-02-13T14:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Red Bull leaked the compression ratio information to the paddock per @jucerasoli Red Bull couldnt figure out how to replicate it so they leaked it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019759194887319940)  2026-02-06T13:04Z [----] followers, 178.2K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: In a turn of events Ferrari has chosen to not launch a protest against the Mercedes engine. @wearetherace"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2022350750098297066)  2026-02-13T16:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"George Russell. 🟣 1:16.928"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016885550997815371)  2026-01-29T14:46Z [----] followers, 22.7K engagements


"🚨 Thats a wrap for Mercedes on track testing in Barcelona. An incredible showing from the team back in Brackley & Brix Kimi and George. ✅Most Laps Completed ✅Fastest Laps ✅No PU Issues ✅Better Results vs SIM Move in silence but nothing silent about this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016921297347846533)  2026-01-29T17:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Morning session is over Leclerc goes fastest with a 1:16.653 the only driver besides George Russell so far to go sub 1:17.00 Russell yesterday did a 1:16.445 Ferrari vs Mercedes 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2017211859326132707)  2026-01-30T12:22Z [----] followers, 22.8K engagements


"🚨 Lewis Hamilton sets the fastest lap of the pre-season testing. 🟣 1:16.348"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2017282950727909551)  2026-01-30T17:05Z [----] followers, 40K engagements


"🚨 NEW: According to PolyMarket George Russell now has a 32% chance of winning the WDC post shakedown. A 4% jump"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2017572730032320873)  2026-01-31T12:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 🎙 Oscar Piastri comments on the Mercedes power unit post shakedown: So still plenty of things to learn there about the engine. But I think weve kind of understood some of the problems some of the limitations. Some of the things are just different compared to last year both on the power unit and the car. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018026447227732428 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018026447227732428"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2018026447227732428)  2026-02-01T18:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"💥 George Russell on potentially going up against Max Verstappen for the WDC: Id love for it to turn out that way. I do want to go head-to-head with Max NO BACKING DOWN FROM GEORGE RUSSELL 😤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2018335417016123550)  2026-02-02T14:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Official weight of vehicles so far: Williams: [-----] KG Mercedes: [-----] KG Ferrari: [---] KG Minimum required weight is [---] KG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2018712020493730216)  2026-02-03T15:43Z [----] followers, 160.9K engagements


"🚨 According to PolyMarket Mercedes has a 42% chance of winning the constructors title. George Russells odds to win WDC have increased to 30% from 28%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2018713316818821354)  2026-02-03T15:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨Toto Wolff comments on George Russell being the favourite to win WDC according to bookmakers Its always nice when your driver is the bookmakers favourite and I think he deserves it because hes one of the best"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2018756532381397048)  2026-02-03T18:40Z [----] followers, 15.3K engagements


"🤯 Kimi Antonellis new Mercedes AMG GT63 Pro. Livery 🔥 📸 kimiantonelli IG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019052008376762706)  2026-02-04T14:14Z [----] followers, 12.8K engagements


"🚨 Per report Red Bull has been unable to find a reliable solution to replicate the compression ratio trick used by Mercedes. Mercedes may be the only ones with the advantage. AMUS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019093365586030935)  2026-02-04T16:59Z [----] followers, 22.9K engagements


"🚨 WOW: President of Mercedes-Benz Group AG Ola Kallenius is willing to go to court if the FIA changes the engine rules. This will be a season filled with chaos. Motorsport Italia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019451188362535264)  2026-02-05T16:40Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING NEWS: FIA approves a late rule tweak on [----] engine compression testing moving to static HOT measurements. The change will take effect starting at the Australian GP. Mercedes had Red Bulls support until yesterday. AutoSprint"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019755012016992557)  2026-02-06T12:48Z [----] followers, 47.9K engagements


"GR1 is going to be that much sweeter. Mr. Mercedes 🖤🤍💙"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019776524077949341)  2026-02-06T14:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Conflicting reports are circulating Auto Sprint reported that if the FIA votes on changing the compression measuring method it would begin immediately at the Australian GP. The Race is now reporting that any changes would most likely come in [----]. The FIA needs to get a grip make a decision and be transparent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019779573542465771)  2026-02-06T14:25Z [----] followers, 15.3K engagements


"🚨 NEWS: Here are the [--] most likely paths the FIA is considering for the compression trick. [--]. Long-term option change how the testing is done. Testing would go from cool temp to testing while running at operating temps. [--]. Short-term compromise Mercedes would be asked to lower the caloric output of their fuel mix to reducde the horsepower advantage. [--]. Do nothing teams will go into the season status-quo and continue dialogue and negotiations until a fair resolution is agreed upon. LastWordOnSports https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019857437105291470"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019857437105291470)  2026-02-06T19:35Z [----] followers, 30.6K engagements


"@alex_warne @MercedesAMGPCF1 @MercedesAMGF1 Beautiful 🙏🏼 Love the hats"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2020210406099472438)  2026-02-07T18:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"✔ [--] More Days Until Bahrain Testing Less than [--] month away from Australian GP 🏁 Lets go team🖤🤍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2020498416904839361)  2026-02-08T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 NEWS: A new proposal is incoming to the F1 Commission in Bahrain. A new plan would measure Mercedes engine compression ratio live during operation. If [--] of the [--] manufacturers back it this could get fast-tracked and approved quickly. Motorsport Italia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2020520355605934411)  2026-02-08T15:29Z [----] followers, 64.5K engagements


"🚨 NEWS: Andy Cowell will be departing from Aston Martin later this season. Exit reason Relationship with Adrian Newey. Would you want to see him back with Mercedes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2020916117430997190)  2026-02-09T17:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨Zak Brown on the Mercedes engine rumors: theyll make some story out of it but reality is the engine is completely compliant past all its tests"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2020932024945737979)  2026-02-09T18:45Z [----] followers, 37.9K engagements


"🚨🎙Fernando Alonso Comments On Mercedes' Compression Ratio "trick" & The FIA's Responsibility: "It's not good to start behind someone who is exploiting something that shouldn't be exploited but this is also Formula [--] so you have to understand that everything that happens is controlled by the FIA and you have to accept the final decision." "I trust the FIA to control and monitor this and I trust Honda and Aramco to ensure that our engine is competitive enough." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020947384256090603 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020947384256090603"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2020947384256090603)  2026-02-09T19:46Z [----] followers, 26.9K engagements


"🗣What's your top [--] liveries for [----] Mine are [--]. Mercedes [--]. Red Bull [--]. Haas 📸autosport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2020957016240402860)  2026-02-09T20:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Lance Stroll responds to George Russells comments about down shifting on straights: "When you win in Australia by [--] seconds with your Mercedes you won't see any problem in downshifting a lot on the straights and doing lift & coast". 📰MotorSport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021197144867340523)  2026-02-10T12:18Z [----] followers, 31.8K engagements


"Bahrain testing is near Reminder if youre on EST like us testing time for all [--] days start at [--] AM EST - [--] AM EST 🥹 George is up first in the AM session"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021201709759070414)  2026-02-10T12:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"GR1 IS HERE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021206065866567742)  2026-02-10T12:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Toto Wolff reaffirms everything Mercedes has done was reassured and approved by the FIA all along the way. A rule change would affect the customer teams as well. "There is a governance process. If that governing body votes for a change in engine regulations you have to accept it. It is what it is. In such a case this would be detrimental to all Mercedes-powered teams." "The gain for us is only a few horse power." "We will always respect the sports governance. If the governing body makes a decision against or in favour of our position we must comply with both.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021573579117142078)  2026-02-11T13:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Toto Wolff claims Red Bull as the best car right now. Mercedes team is currently not satisfied with their tyre deg and balance. Red Bull is the benchmark You have Max in the car too that combination is very strong. @KemalSengulll"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021578064430244343)  2026-02-11T13:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🟢Kimi Antonelli sets his personal best of the day with 1:37.629 +2.960 from Lando Norris in P1 Kimi Antonelli is on Hard Tyres"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021603432532942981)  2026-02-11T15:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Day [--] Complete ✅ George Russell P6 Kimi Antonelli P11. Team combined for [--] laps time to understand the data and go back out tomorrow strong Hit the follow button @_DailyMercedes to stay updated on all Mercedes news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021615433174958397)  2026-02-11T16:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Andrew Shovlin post-test comments: ''Today was tough especially compared to the near-perfect running we had in Barcelona but in many ways it served to highlight some areas we need to improve.'' Learn from the mistakes & come out strong tomorrow 👊"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021649331024232693)  2026-02-11T18:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 NEW: The Mercedes engine saga is far from over however short-term power unit changes look unlikely and F1 is running out of time to find a fair solution. If nothing changes Melbourne could see protests while Mercedes sits back with engines set to be homologated as-is. 🔔 Follow @_DailyMercedes to stay updated on all Mercedes news https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021744696502980621 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021744696502980621"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021744696502980621)  2026-02-12T00:34Z [----] followers, 20.2K engagements


"Day [--] complete ✅ Team ran into some issues in the morning and with the PU in afternoon but was still able to get [--] laps with George Russell. Learn the data fix the mistakes in testing & go back at it tomorrow 🙏🏼"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021977622855688649)  2026-02-12T16:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@anon__twt Pace doesnt concern me so much atm but weve had issues with the car both days and recorded the least amount of laps today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021989586378043404)  2026-02-12T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@ChristOnABike0 Of course not. The focus is on this test. They need to resolve these issues asap so we can go into next week and have the drivers complete laps rather than wait for the car to get fixed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021997186977087689)  2026-02-12T17:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"🚨 🗣George Russell post-testing interview: ''Our testing was focused exclusively on the C3 tire while we continued to enhance our knowledge of the W17.'' ''We managed to take a step forward in overall balance compared to yesterday but we still have a lot of work to do.''"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2022020788245999737)  2026-02-12T18:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Words of encouragement from the boss and Kimi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2022043143819153489)  2026-02-12T20:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What an absolute disaster of a decision by the FIA. Mercedes reportedly developed their [----] engine in close alignment with the FIA and received the green light only for a rule change to arrive less than a month before the season. A damaging move for the sports credibility. I didnt think the FIA could shock me more than Abu Dhabi [----] yet here we are again. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019758118951907442 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019758118951907442"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019758118951907442)  2026-02-06T13:00Z [----] followers, 45.1K engagements


"🚨 Cadillac F1 CEO Dan Towriss says all rivals are united against Mercedes. Planet F1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021241452102054283)  2026-02-10T15:14Z [----] followers, 54.2K engagements


"🚨 George Russell is out on track Lets hope for a solid session"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021936264677838854)  2026-02-12T13:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨  Max Verstappen comments on Toto Wolff claiming that the compression trick only gives 1-2 extra HP: "Add a zero to the end. Even more than that. But I understand what they're trying to do.they're drawing attention to us." "Just wait for Melbourne and see how fast they are on the straights." 📰 @KemalSengulll https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021995918216544498 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021995918216544498"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021995918216544498)  2026-02-12T17:12Z [----] followers, 16.5K engagements


"🚨 George Russell post-test interview: We had a tough first day here in Bahrain. We had three solid days of track time in Barcelona but we didnt start well here in the Middle East. We were testing the cars overall balance this morning but it didnt feel as responsive as it was in Spain. Thats partly due to the higher track temperatures but we have work to do to get the W17 into a more suitable condition.'' https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021650425280180616 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021650425280180616"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2021650425280180616)  2026-02-11T18:19Z [----] followers, 63.5K engagements


"Day [--] of testing ✅ MASSIVE step forward Mercedes finish with 130+ laps and a P1 & P2 🔥 P1 Kimi 1:33.669 P2 Russell 1:33.918 🔔 Remember to click on the follow button for all Mercedes updates all year 🖤🤍 @_DailyMercedes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2022339094022594597)  2026-02-13T15:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🟣 Heres some long run pace in the afternoon session from the best stats account @F1GuyDan Close pace between Ferrari McLaren & Mercedes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2022656461440979072)  2026-02-14T12:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Reported by @AUTOSPORT_web Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu expects Mercedes engines to have an advantage in [----]. Is it Mercedes that is making its own superior engine claims or other manufacturers Genuinely confused at this point"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2012906427086459097)  2026-01-18T15:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 NEW: George Russell Great to be back at the factory Everyone has been working really hard and its been truly inspiring to witness this collective effort. I cant wait for the start of the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2013599701589729483)  2026-01-20T13:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 The [----] W17 livery will be presented tomorrow. Mercedes fam what color livery are we getting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2013987868817977646)  2026-01-21T14:51Z [----] followers, 114.7K engagements


"@TottenhamFanTX All it's missing is Fernando Alonso. #Fail"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2014067282259919202)  2026-01-21T20:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 NEWS: Its understood that Aston Martin is furious with the FIAs decision to not ban the Mercedes engine per @lequipe Hey Adrian Newey I hope this doesnt start to affect your psyche #AD21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2014452669121798387)  2026-01-22T21:38Z [----] followers, 23.3K engagements


"🚨 Isack Hadjar is putting in some monster lap times currently with the fastest lap. 🟣1:20.300 Just over a [--] second gap ahead of Kimi. Going to need Toto to send him out on a flyer dont want to give RBR the satisfaction of being first 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2015743445130719297)  2026-01-26T11:07Z [----] followers, 64.4K engagements


"🚨 Kimi Antonellis morning session is complete He finished with [--] laps 👍 Lots of data for the team. [--] total laps combined for the Mercedes engine including Alpine (28) Click that follow button @_DailyMercedes More testing & more updates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2015763453344948372)  2026-01-26T12:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"https://www.f1oversteer.com/news/ted-kravitz-saw-something-eye-catching-from-red-bull-during-first-day-of-f1s-barcelona-shakedown/ https://www.f1oversteer.com/news/ted-kravitz-saw-something-eye-catching-from-red-bull-during-first-day-of-f1s-barcelona-shakedown/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016157497015390437)  2026-01-27T14:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 🎙George Russell mentions that Mercedes focused on mainly long runs today. If the weather is dry tomorrow we will get qualifying style runs. Don't forget to click the follow button 🙏@_DailyMercedes to stay up-to-date on all Mercedes news 🖤🤍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016581900920291481)  2026-01-28T18:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Kimi Antonelli up first in the morning session of testing Mercedes are currently running aerodynamic tests. 📸 SoyMotor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016791634705285244)  2026-01-29T08:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Deja Vu: Kimi Antonelli with the fastest lap of testing. 🟣 1:17.081 [--]. HAM: 1:18.654 [--]. PIA: 1:18.863 Great final testing session for Kimi George Russell is up next"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016846692360822877)  2026-01-29T12:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Russell getting his final test day started. Clocked in a tenth slower than Kimi for the 2nd quickest lap of the day so far. 📸 SoyMotor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016874110412816655)  2026-01-29T14:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@______Shiv Yes the team will focus on that as George mentioned yesterday however engine isnt turned up 100%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016874622738714686)  2026-01-29T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"🚨 NEW: Mercedes is the team everyone has their eye on according to Thomas Maher. Mercedes is already at the point of setup evaluation rather than focusing on reliability and procedural focus. One member from another team called Mercedes "Super focused and sharp.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016990076081745922)  2026-01-29T21:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Check out my way too early f1 team rankings post shakedown Will be making another one after Bahrain as well https://t.co/D1e87ft9Y9 https://t.co/D1e87ft9Y9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2017612326573076850)  2026-01-31T14:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 George Russell is now the favourite to win the WDC in [----] accordingly to PolyMarket 28% chance #GR1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2015046806497857656)  2026-01-24T12:59Z [----] followers, 16.6K engagements


"🚨 NEW: Alpine has also completed near 200KMs on their first drive with no reported issues. Making it the 2nd Mercedes engine to do so Williams & McLaren up next. LastWordOnSports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2015133627663766005)  2026-01-24T18:44Z [----] followers, 19.8K engagements


"🚨 Mercedes have already completed over 20+ laps with Kimi Antonelli only team to do so"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2015726000642900463)  2026-01-26T09:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 MBS cannot hide the info from us George Russell with the quickest lap in the afternoon session so far 🟣1:18.942 @SoyMotor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2015807376436109334)  2026-01-26T15:21Z [----] followers, 20.8K engagements


"🚨Fastest lap of the day: George Russell 🟣1:18.696 @SoyMotor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2015814419616256243)  2026-01-26T15:49Z [----] followers, 33.8K engagements


"🚨🎙"People close to the circuit tell us that Russell is now the fastest of the day & that the Mercedes is terrifying not so much because of that lap time & the speed but because of the long runs it's managing to do" @es_Motorsport George finished P2 focusing on long runs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2015833929857565113)  2026-01-26T17:07Z [----] followers, 24.5K engagements


"🚨🎙George Russell is "happy" with the Mercedes & also quite impressed with Red Bull. "The Red Bull engine has completed many laps which given that it's the first engine they've manufactured means they've clearly done a good job." Click the follow for more updates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2015862531852509370)  2026-01-26T19:00Z [----] followers, 67.4K engagements


"🚨 Ted Kravitz mentioned that George Russells lap yesterday of 1:18.696 was done on the C1 hard tyre. Quite impressive George 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016131300592148980)  2026-01-27T12:48Z [----] followers, 47.9K engagements


"🚨 Both Kimi Antonelli & George Russell say the W17 feels better on track than in the sim. Considering that mismatch used to be one of our biggest headaches this is exactly what you love to hear. Check out this great article below for more info"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016151950597709871)  2026-01-27T14:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 NEWS: Audi has renewed its call for the FIA to act on the alleged power unit compression ratio trick used by Mercedes ahead of the new season. Yawn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016197855661199794)  2026-01-27T17:13Z [----] followers, 78.6K engagements


"George Russell just did the fastest lap of testing 🟣 1:17.580 SoyMotor Click the follow button to stay updated @_DailyMercedes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016484608565535073)  2026-01-28T12:12Z [----] followers, 15.9K engagements


"🚨 [--] Laps from George Russell. ✅ Most Laps ✅ Fastest Lap ✅ No issues Incredible stuff from the Mercedes team great testing so far 📸 SoyMotor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016486732993081608)  2026-01-28T12:21Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements


"🚨Mercedes: fastest isnt the whole story confidence is. Most laps zero issues already pushing the W17 harder than others. When a team turns the engine up this early it means they trust it👀 Don't forget the click the follow button to stay up to date on all Mercedes news https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016525325417460099 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016525325417460099"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016525325417460099)  2026-01-28T14:54Z [----] followers, 15.4K engagements


"🚨 Fastest times of Barcelona testing so far P1 ANT: 1:17.382 P2 RUS: 1:17.580 P3 NOR: 1:18.725 P4 COL: 1:19.150 P5 BEA: 1:19.314 P6 LIN: 1:19.420 P7 GAS: 1:20.413 P8 HUL: 1:21.010 Mercedes top-2 Mercedes engine top-4 Great test so far for the Mercedes engine 🖤🤍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016543134780453145)  2026-01-28T16:05Z [----] followers, 10.2K engagements


"🚨 OPINION: Give me your prediction for the top [--] Drivers Championsip in order"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016589764611211490)  2026-01-28T19:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Merc family once again the lap times are nice but not the main focal point. George & Kimi are going out session after session putting up 90+ laps with no reliability issues. Still very early but Mercedes is off to a great start. All eyes on Bahrain next 🔜"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016848902213755005)  2026-01-29T12:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🎙George Russell post-testing: "The car is performing well but we know it's not about performing well but about how fast it can go. We still don't have any indication on that front so we'll have to wait until Bahrain to get some clue about where we stand." "It's still very early days but we can be satisfied with this initial base we established." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016940469536596226 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016940469536596226"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2016940469536596226)  2026-01-29T18:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 NEWS: The FIA and certain teams will meet on Monday and on Thursday of next week in regards to Mercedes' compression trick per TheRace. With a final decision expected next week. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017648330411532442 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017648330411532442"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2017648330411532442)  2026-01-31T17:17Z [----] followers, 42.2K engagements


"🚨 Christian Horner comments on Toto Wolff: I have a huge amount of respect for him. He has been tremendously successful. He has won a huge amount. He is very bright. We are just different people equally competitive just different. And sport is boring if everybody is friendly and loves each other. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018014506086252682 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018014506086252682"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2018014506086252682)  2026-02-01T17:32Z [----] followers, 12.7K engagements


"🚨 Kimi Antonellis first impression of the W17: This year I feel more prepared for 2026" "The car felt different but I'd say different in a good way. The car feels light a bit more agile. It's more fun to drive""  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2018293262964908455)  2026-02-02T11:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨  Toto Wolff fires back at the rest of the competition get your sh*t together rather than complain about the teams power unit. which Toto deems fully LEGAL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2018295492845674500)  2026-02-02T12:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🤍🖤 [----] Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team W17🖤🤍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2018300866839625810)  2026-02-02T12:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 According to @VirutasF1 the FIA & Teams are considering having the first day in Bahrain test behind closed doors. Decision expected soon. Click the follow button @_DailyMercedes to stay up to date"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2018379667552473331)  2026-02-02T17:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Rival teams still do not understand how Mercedes have achieved the compression trick. Amus"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2018381388391571722)  2026-02-02T17:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨Williams Team Principal James Vowles comments on Mercedes: Mercedes are mighty at this. They are very good at these regulation changes and bring it all together." Planet F1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019088463165874525)  2026-02-04T16:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Which 2nd year driver will win a Grand Prix first 🏁 Isack Hadjar Kimi Antonelli Franco Colapinto Ollie Bearman Isack Hadjar Kimi Antonelli Franco Colapinto Ollie Bearman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019091158291603715)  2026-02-04T16:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/wie-funktioniert-der-mercedes-motorentrick/ https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/wie-funktioniert-der-mercedes-motorentrick/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019093368366604692)  2026-02-04T16:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🏁 We are less than a month away from FP1 in Melbourne. We are almost there F1 fam"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019384834586824885)  2026-02-05T12:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"You guys in for Lando vs Russell Battle of the Brits"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019389489026855028)  2026-02-05T12:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 NEWS: Ferrari is shifting their focus on their [----] engine to have it replicate Mercedes engine rather than expecting the FIA to deem it illegal. The team will continue to have discussions with FIA. SoyMotor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019415541354754532)  2026-02-05T14:19Z [----] followers, 21.7K engagements


"@grok @Messi101234567 Thank you Grok"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019431858975731961)  2026-02-05T15:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@kumarvikash The article didn't make it sound like they were abandoning the [----] project just simply changing their idea for [----] project"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/2019454903211438519)  2026-02-05T16:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"🚨 RUMORS: Reports say Max Verstappens buyout clause could cost Mercedes 102M plus a 55M salarytotaling 160M for [----]. In comparison George Russells reported salary is 35M. Is Max really worth an extra 125M for next season 📰 Gazetta #Verstappen #Mercedes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_DailyMercedes/status/1942769771931697533)  2025-07-09T02:16Z [----] followers, 630.6K engagements

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