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Villeneuve on why Mercedes ‘should be worried now’
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04/04/2026 at 08:1203/04/2026 at 22:23 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The silver dominance of Mercedes might look unshakable on paper after the first three races of the 2026 F1 season, but according to Jacques Villeneuve, the cracks in the Brackley armor are starting to show. While Kimi Antonelli stood on the top step in Japan, the 1997 World Champion believes the celebration in the Mercedes garage should have been mitigated by a sense of impending dread. Mercedes has swept the first three races of 2026, but Suzuka provided a reality check that the paddock’s resident firebrand pundit was quick to highlight. Despite the win, the sight of Oscar...
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