Drivers Section — International Edition
No. 294
September 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Russell fastest on Friday for Mercedes at Monza

George Russell led Friday practice at Monza for Mercedes, with Kimi Antonelli third ahead of a back-of-the-grid start.

Mateo Herrera · 1 hour ago · 4 min read
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Martin Sander returns to Audi to lead sales and marketing

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Skoda names Martina Biene as sales and marketing board member

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Ford

Ford pitches the Ranger for European defence duty

Ford's European president argues the Ranger pickup's global scale and adaptability make it suited to defence use, without naming a customer or contract.

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