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Ferrari

Also known as: Daniele Ferrari · businessman Ferrari · the heavily revised Ferrari

Scuderia Ferrari — Formula One racing team competing in the 2026 season with driver Charles Leclerc.

2019-11-082026-05-11
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  1. May 2026

  2. … Antonelli’s Mercedes team-mate George Russell, who began the season as championship favorite and won the opening race in Melbourne, finished fourth ahead of Red Bull’s fiery and rejuvenated four-time champion Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who spun on the penultima …

    The Namibian

    Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix
  5. April 2026

  6. … hampion Max Verstappen for Red Bull and twice by McLaren with a win apiece for world champion Lando Norris and team-mate Oscar Piastri. ‘Completely new car’ They will harbour hopes of claiming points too with success in Saturday’s sprint race, won last year by Norris, but Ferrari …

    The Namibian

    Antonelli bids for hat trick as F1 returns in Miami
  7. March 2026
  13. February 2026

Sunday 3 May

  1. 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix

    Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his lead in the drivers' world championship with his third consecutive victory from his first three pole positions. Antonelli finished 3.264 seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri third.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Norris wins Miami sprint as McLaren confirms return to form

    World champion Lando Norris won Saturday's sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, leading team-mate Oscar Piastri in a 1-2 triumph that confirmed McLaren were back in top form, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finishing third.

    2 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 1 May

  1. Leclerc fastest in Miami Grand Prix practice ahead of Verstappen

    Charles Leclerc topped the sole Friday practice session at the Miami Grand Prix in his Ferrari, outpacing Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, while Mercedes were pushed aside despite winning the previous three races.

    1 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Antonelli seeks third win as F1 resumes in Miami

    Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, the youngest F1 championship leader in history, will pursue a hat-trick of victories at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend after a month's racing absence due to the Middle East war. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver leads team-mate George Russell by nine points.

    30 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 30 March

  1. Antonelli wins Japanese GP to lead F1 championship aged 19

    Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, his second consecutive victory, becoming the youngest driver to lead the F1 world championship standings at 19 years old with 72 points. The Italian benefited from a mid-race safety car to move ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri, who finished second, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in third.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 15 March

  1. 19-year-old Antonelli wins maiden Formula One race in China

    Kimi Antonelli, the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One history, won his first grand prix in Shanghai, leading Mercedes to a one-two finish ahead of teammate George Russell. Both McLarens failed to start the race after separate technical issues.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 14 March

  1. George Russell wins Formula One sprint race at Chinese Grand Prix

    Mercedes driver George Russell won the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc second and Lewis Hamilton third. The 19-lap dash featured a late safety car, multiple lead changes, and pit stops as drivers switched to fresh tyres.

    14 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Russell takes pole for China Grand Prix sprint qualifying

    George Russell secured pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race on Friday, leading a Mercedes one-two ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli, with world champion Lando Norris third. Russell said the Mercedes car has been "amazing" to drive, building on his championship lead after winning the season-opening race in Australia.

    14 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Formula One 2026 season begins with major rule changes

    Formula One's 2026 season starts in Melbourne on March 8 with sweeping changes to chassis and power units designed to increase overtaking and improve eco-sustainability, though McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari remain expected to compete for the championship. Key storylines include questions about whether Mercedes exploited a loophole for performance advantage, the rivalry between George Russell and Max Verstappen potentially reigniting if Mercedes proves competitive, and Lewis Hamilton's determination to chase an eighth world championship after a difficult 2025.

    3 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 February

  1. Magistrates testify Avis Dam murder confessions were voluntary

    Two magistrates testified in the Windhoek High Court that two men accused of robbing and murdering a resident at Avis Dam in July 2020 voluntarily made confessions after their arrests, with neither man reporting threats or coercion when statements were recorded in November 2020.

    27 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 February

  1. Murder trial halted by dispute over police brutality claims

    Three men accused of murdering businessman Daniele Ferrari in 2020 claim their confessions were coerced through torture and beatings. A trial within a trial has begun to determine whether the accused were subject to police brutality that rendered their statements inadmissible.

    9 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Windhoek murder trial: accused allege police torture

    Two men accused of robbing and murdering a Windhoek resident at Avis Dam in 2020 are disputing that they made confessions freely and voluntarily, alleging they were assaulted by police and instructed what to say. A judge has begun hearing testimony to determine the admissibility of evidence the prosecution wants to present.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Murder trial enters disputes over police conduct and confession validity

    Three men accused of killing businessman Daniele Ferrari in July 2020 are claiming police brutality, torture, and that their confessions were made under duress and without proper legal warnings. The trial has moved into a trial-within-a-trial as defense lawyers contest the admissibility of the confessions and crime scene evidence, while police maintain the confessions were obtained without coercion.

    4 February 2026 · Informanté →

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