Get ready for many Mercedes records. Plus: Does Madrid need to change its track?

Mercedes has equaled Ferrari’s historic total of 251 F1 engine wins, with rookie Kimi Antonelli delivering the leveler after his latest victory in Madrid. The Athletic’s analysis notes that even without Antonelli’s win, Mercedes could still have reached 251 had Lando Norris converted a strong performance into victory, thanks largely to virtual-safety-car timing. The record counts wins across both factory and customer engine programs, and shows Mercedes’ modern-era momentum: since the 2004 U.S. GP, Ferrari has added 76 engine wins while Mercedes has added 208. Mercedes can take the record in Baku next.