Season overview

Formula 1 Statistics & Historical Results

Drivers Standings
1 Kimi Antonelli 380
2 Max Verstappen 261
3 Lewis Hamilton 259
4 George Russell 250
5 Charles Leclerc 245
6 Lando Norris 221
7 Oscar Piastri 144
8 Isack Hadjar 107
9 Liam Lawson 83
10 Pierre Gasly 42
11 Arvid Lindblad 38
12 Franco Colapinto 27
13 Oliver Bearman 23
14 Gabriel Bortoleto 14
15 Nico Hulkenberg 13
16 Esteban Ocon 7
17 Fernando Alonso 7
18 Carlos Sainz 7
19 Alexander Albon 5
20 Yuki Tsunoda 1
21 Ryo Hirakawa 1
22 Lance Stroll 0
23 Valtteri Bottas 0
24 Sergio Perez 0
Constructors Standings
1 Mercedes 630
2 Ferrari 504
3 Red Bull-Red Bull Ford 382
4 McLaren-Mercedes 365
5 Racing Bulls-Red Bull Ford 108
6 Alpine-Mercedes 69
7 Haas-Ferrari 31
8 Audi 27
9 Williams-Mercedes 12
10 Aston Martin-Honda 7
11 Cadillac-Ferrari 0
2026 Season Review
Grand Prix Winning Driver Constructor Laps Time
Australia George Russell Mercedes 58 1:23:06.801
China Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 56 1:33:15.607
Japan Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 53 1:28:03.403
Miami Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 57 1:33:19.273
Canada Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 68 1:28:15.758
Monaco Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 78 2:23:31.243
Barcelona Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 66 1:32:28.105
Austria George Russell Mercedes 71 1:26:37.979
Britain Charles Leclerc Ferrari 52 1:27:11.335
Belgium Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 44 1:24:42.479
Hungary Lando Norris McLaren-Mercedes 70 1:39:56.180
Netherlands Lando Norris McLaren-Mercedes 72 2:04:44.859
Italy Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 53 1:51:15.281
Spain Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 57 1:34:23.754
Azerbaijan George Russell Mercedes 51 1:38:02.143
Bahrain Max Verstappen Red Bull-Red Bull Ford 55 1:47:14.808
Singapore Max Verstappen Red Bull-Red Bull Ford 62 1:42:00.785
United States Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 56 1:35:16.650
Mexico Max Verstappen Red Bull-Red Bull Ford 71 2:20:28.772
2026 Calendar
08/03/2026 Australia, Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
15/03/2026 China, Shanghai International Circuit
29/03/2026 Japan, Suzuka International Racing Course
03/05/2026 Miami, Miami International Autodrome
24/05/2026 Canada, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
07/06/2026 Monaco, Circuit de Monte Carlo
14/06/2026 Barcelona, Circuit de Catalunya
28/06/2026 Austria, Red Bull Ring
05/07/2026 Great-Britain, Silverstone Circuits Ltd.
19/07/2026 Belgium, Circuit National de Francorchamps
26/07/2026 Hungary, Hungaroring
23/08/2026 Netherlands, Circuit Zandvoort
06/09/2026 Italy, Autodromo Nationale di Monza
13/09/2026 Spain, Circuit of Madring
26/09/2026 Azerbaijan, Baku City Circuit
04/10/2026 Bahrain, Sepang International Circuit
11/10/2026 Singapore, Marina Bay
25/10/2026 United States, Circuit of the Americas
01/11/2026 Mexico, Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
08/11/2026 Brazil, Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace
21/11/2026 Las Vegas, Las Vegas Circuit
29/11/2026 Qatar, Losail International Circuit
06/12/2026 Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit

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Red Bull boss hails Max Verstappen's Brazil podium: "He's beating the sim on a regular basis"
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies said no simulation could have predicted Max Verstappen's charge from 21st to second in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
The Dutchman started near the back of the grid after an engine penalty and warned after qualifying that it would be harder to overtake at the São Paulo circuit than in previous years. But he proved himself wrong with an ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:11:39 +0000
Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix
Are you not entertained? While Lando Norris took a well-deserved third win of the campaign, Mercedes collectively slipped up and Max Verstappen produced yet another Brazilian Grand Prix masterclass.
Winner: Lando Norris
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella loves describing Lando Norris as the low-grip master. When conditions are difficult, Norris is one the very best at adapting and getting the ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:59:54 +0000
Max Verstappen gives emotional farewell gift to long-serving Red Bull mechanic
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has given his race helmet to long-serving Red Bull mechanic Ole Schack, who took part in his final race for the Milton Keynes outfit at Interlagos.
Schack has been with Red Bull since its first season in 2005 and works on Verstappen's car as a front-end mechanic. The team has also created a one-off can of Red Bull, which features a list of his career ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:36:27 +0000
Charles Leclerc penalised for Liam Lawson clash; Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman also punished after F1 Brazilian GP
Charles Leclerc was handed a five-second penalty after the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix for his clash with Liam Lawson, dropping the Ferrari driver down to eighth place in the final results.
The Monegasque was battling the Racing Bulls driver for seventh place on lap 69 of the Sao Paulo race when the pair made contact into Juncao, Turn 12, but both were able to continue and finish the ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:54:53 +0000
Max Verstappen "needs to understand what happened" after "night and day" F1 comeback in Brazilian GP
For the third year in a row, Max Verstappen has produced an impressive comeback drive in Brazil. While he won from 17th on the grid in 2024 and drove from the pitlane to the podium last year, Verstappen finished this year's Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix in second place after starting 21st.
His start did not go entirely to plan, however, as Verstappen acknowledged in the post-race press ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:53:41 +0000
Kimi Antonelli: "Weird" spin and car instability cost F1 Brazilian GP win
Kimi Antonelli vowed to put aside his Brazilian Grand Prix anger to celebrate Mercedes winning the Formula 1 constructors' title, as he rued the balance issues and the spin that took him out of victory contention.
The new world champion had picked up the lead from polesitter Lando Norris at the start, and was building a pretty healthy lead over the Briton in the opening laps of the race. He ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:56:10 +0000
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali sends heartfelt message to Mercedes after constructors' title victory
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has congratulated Mercedes on winning the 2026 constructors' championship while singling out team principal Toto Wolff for joining Sir Frank Williams in the record books.
The Brackley outfit clinched the title with three races to spare at the Brazilian Grand Prix when George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished fourth and fifth, leaving Ferrari, which currently ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:26:15 +0000
Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc summoned to stewards after F1 Brazilian GP
Following the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix, which was convincingly won by outgoing world champion Lando Norris, several drivers still have to pay a visit to the stewards post-race.
Kimi Antonelli and a Mercedes representative were required to appear before the stewards at 4.30pm local time over an alleged unsafe release. Mercedes released Antonelli just as Alpine driver Franco Colapinto was ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:52:06 +0000
Lando Norris goes viral after Brazilian GP podium celebration goes wrong
Lando Norris has gone viral on social media after his Brazilian Grand Prix podium mishap.
The McLaren driver controlled almost everything that came his way at Interlagos, right up until he got to the podium. 
The 2025 champion went for his usual party trick after collecting his trophy, crouching down and slamming the base of the champagne bottle onto the ground to send the contents fizzing ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:39:51 +0000
Five quick takeaways from Brazilian GP
Another impressive comeback drive from Verstappen, but Norris in a league of his own
After qualifying, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were in agreement: fighting their way through the field at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace would be considerably more difficult with the 2026 cars than in previous years.
There were plenty of arguments to support that view: no more DRS, an overtake mode that ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:55:25 +0000
F1 Brazilian GP: Lando Norris wins in mixed conditions, Mercedes clinch constructors’ title
Lando Norris has snared his third win of 2026 in a mixed weather Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix, defeating a resurgent Max Verstappen while Mercedes claimed the world constructors' championship.
After reclaiming the lead from his world champion successor Kimi Antonelli early on when he spun off, polesitter Norris thwarted Verstappen's latest stunning Brazil comeback in a race which both started ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:48:58 +0000
Mercedes crowned 2026 F1 constructors' champion at Brazilian GP
Mercedes has won the 2026 Formula 1 constructors' championship, sealing the title at the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell started second and seventh on the grid, after the Briton took a five-place grid penalty. While Antonelli took the lead from polesitter Lando Norris at the start of the race and extended his advantage to five seconds over the first seven ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:43:09 +0000
Charles Leclerc turns heads with $125,000 watch at F1 Brazilian GP
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc arrived at Interlagos ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix wearing a six-figure watch on his wrist.
According to watch-spotting account Watches of Celebrities, the Monegasque driver wore a Richard Mille RM 33-02 in Carbon TPT and rose gold when he arrived at the paddock. The account puts its market price at $125,000.
The RM 33-02 was limited to 140 ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:12:58 +0000
Toto Wolff wants the FIA to lift the salary cap on junior staff: “We need to pay them better”
The Formula 1 cost cap did exactly what it was supposed to do: it brought the grid closer together and stopped the massive factory teams from simply outspending their problems. But while the on-track product is undeniably tighter, the financial squeeze behind the scenes is starting to take a human toll.
During the Free Practice 3 broadcast at the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix, Sky Sports F1 pundit ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:00:14 +0000
Gabriel Bortoleto's partner Isabella Bernardini shows off custom Audi dress at Brazil GP
Gabriel Bortoleto's partner Isabella Bernardini arrived at Interlagos ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix in a one-off dress made from Audi's special adidas range for the race.
The dress was made by designer and upcycler Fiona Roerig, who worked with the team and Bernardini to incorporate their ideas into the design. The dress has been upcycled from the adidas Sampa Soul collection, which the ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:28:32 +0000
‘I’ll try to win, somehow’ – Can Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen fight back for F1 Brazilian GP victory?
With Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen 20th and 21st on the grid of the Brazilian Grand Prix, Sunday’s Formula 1 race promises to be fascinating – regardless of weather conditions.
Hamilton and Verstappen happen to be two drivers who performed memorable recoveries at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, a track where overtaking has always been easier than most.
Back in 2021, the seven-time world ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:28:55 +0000
McLaren’s 2027-spec front wing is making its F1 car more predictable
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the 2027-spec front wing concept introduced on the MCL40 at Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix has improved the car’s driveability and predictability.
The Woking-based outfit launched an upgrade package at Interlagos - featuring not just this front wing but also a rear wing, a beam wing and new floor furniture - after McLaren lost ground to Mercedes ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:07:45 +0000
The wet-weather challenges thrown up by Brazilian GP qualifying
One hour, 23 minutes. You could've squeezed most of a football match into the rain delay during Formula 1 qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and it looked for all the world like the session wouldn't actually get going again. 
A repeat of 2024, where qualifying was squeezed onto Sunday morning, looked likely. Yet, a saviour arrived when a break in the clouds emerged, and the circuit had ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:06:21 +0000
Pierre Gasly on Franco Colapinto fan pressure: “Once you deal with Helmut Marko, anything else is no pressure”
Interlagos is the closest Franco Colapinto gets to a home grand prix, and Pierre Gasly  knows the atmosphere that creates around the Alpine garage in Sao Paulo this weekend.
Argentina's flag has become a familiar sight in Formula 1 grandstands since Colapinto ended the country's 23-year wait for a driver on the grid in 2024. The speed and scale of the response exceeded expectations, even in ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:20:36 +0000
F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Brazilian GP
After every Formula 1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.
This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.
When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue or an incident, this will be mentioned in the table.
Read ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:48:18 +0000
Liam Lawson rues Brazilian GP qualifying mistake despite third-place grid start
Liam Lawson reckons he had enough pace to earn a front-row grid spot in Sao Paulo – but rues his own "mistake" in qualifying, which meant he'll have to start from P3.
The New Zealander starred in wet qualifying, once again progressing into Q3 – and then fighting for the front positions with drivers from the top teams. In the final segment of the session, he was one of the first out on ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:32:01 +0000
George Russell's Brazilian GP qualifying fury explained: "Pole was there for the taking"
In keeping with the theme of the Brazilian Grand Prix's weather-hit qualifying, George Russell had a thunderous look on his face when he faced the Formula 1 media in the post-session press conference.
The title has gone and a five-place grid penalty for an engine swap meant Russell was never going to start on the front row on Sunday. But at the end of a challenging year, it was still mentally ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:12:17 +0000
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen warn of difficult F1 Brazilian GP comebacks
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen both expect overtaking to be much harder at Interlagos than in previous seasons, as they prepare to start Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid.
Both drivers have taken new power unit parts in Brazil, exceeding their allocation for the season. As a result, Hamilton and Verstappen will start from 20th and 21st on the grid, respectively, with ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:06:47 +0000
F1 Brazilian GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Sunday at Interlagos with Lando Norris on pole after a rain-soaked qualifying session dramatically reshaped the grid.
The McLaren driver beat George Russell by 0.204s in treacherous conditions, but Russell’s five-place engine penalty promotes newly crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli to the front row.
Liam Lawson starts third for Racing Bulls ahead of Nico ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:59:47 +0000
Lewis Hamilton insists Ferrari tensions with Charles Leclerc are over: "We've squashed it"
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he and Charles Leclerc have cleared the air in Sao Paulo following their clash at the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix and the tensions have been “squashed”.
Moreover, the seven-time world champion insists it didn't require Fred Vasseur's involvement – as the drivers resolved their differences between themselves.
"I mean, Fred hasn't cleared the air in the ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:45:25 +0000
Lewis Hamilton opens up on clear-the-air talks with Charles Leclerc after Mexican GP clash
Lewis Hamilton has opened up on the clear-the-air chat he had with his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
The Ferrari team-mates clashed on the opening lap of the Mexican Grand Prix last weekend. Leclerc attempted to overtake the seven-time champion, who had started from pole position. Both drivers ran wide during the move, with Leclerc rejoining the track in ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:39:36 +0000
Max Verstappen watched Premier League football during Brazilian GP qualifying delay: "12 hours I'll never get back"
Max Verstappen called it a day after Q1 during Formula 1 qualifying in Sao Paulo, as he already knew he would be starting from the back of the grid for the Brazilian Grand Prix due to an engine-related grid penalty.
In the FIA's 'indicative grid', Verstappen is listed in 21st place, behind Lewis Hamilton and just ahead of Sergio Perez.
The four-time world champion once again demonstrated in ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:27:08 +0000
Toto Wolff responds to George Russell's angry radio messages in Brazilian GP qualifying
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has addressed George Russell's furious team radio messages during qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
The British driver finished second in the rain-soaked session at Interlagos behind McLaren's Lando Norris. The Brackley outfit told him to back off midway through his last push lap in Q3 as more rain approached and Alex Albon's Williams was ahead of him ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:16:47 +0000
Oscar Piastri explains what led to Brazilian GP qualifying disappointment
Oscar Piastri believes McLaren left it too late to switch to intermediate tyres in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
The Australian driver qualified 12th in a rain-delayed session at Interlagos, although he will start from 10th after penalties are applied to Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton for power unit changes.
Piastri made it through Q1 on full wet tyres, but ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:00:06 +0000
2026 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix starting grid





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Lando Norris(McLaren)

 
 


 
 
 
 
 
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Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes)




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Liam Lawson(Racing Bulls)

 
 


 
 
 
 
 
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Nico ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:47:59 +0000
F1 Brazilian GP: Lando Norris takes pole in soaking wet qualifying
McLaren's Lando Norris has claimed pole in a wet qualifying session at Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix, beating George Russell on a treacherous Interlagos circuit.
In a challenging session that was red-flagged by over an hour due to heavy rain and standing water, Norris topped the final Q3 shootout with a 1m27.470s lap on the intermediate tyres, pipping Mercedes' Russell by two ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:32:58 +0000
Toto Wolff explains the emotional Mercedes factory email leaked online
Securing a Formula 1 world championship triggers a lot of emotions, and, usually, a lot of champagne. But for Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, Kimi Antonelli's historic title win in Mexico City triggered a sudden urge to write an incredibly long essay to his staff.
During the Free Practice 3 broadcast at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Sky Sports F1 presenter Simon Lazenby brought up a rather ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:32:28 +0000
Toto Wolff doesn’t think Kimi Antonelli “would have lasted in other teams”
Formula 1 is a vicious meat grinder for young talent. If a rookie doesn't perform immediately, there is usually a very short leash before a team principal shows them the door.
For Mercedes, taking a massive gamble on teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton was the ultimate risk. And as team boss Toto Wolff freely admits, there was a dark stretch during the Italian's 2025 rookie ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:35:37 +0000
Lewis Hamilton set for new penalty, will start F1 Brazilian GP from back of grid
Lewis Hamilton will have to start Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid, Ferrari has announced.
Hamilton was given his fifth internal combustion engine of the season on Saturday morning, landing a 10-place grid drop as he was exceeding his quota for the first time.
However, the seven-time world champion endured a troubled Free Practice 3 session. He reported “strange ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:30:52 +0000
Fred Vasseur personally contributed $1m to Esteban Ocon’s first F1 drive
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed Fred Vasseur personally contributed one million dollars to fund Esteban Ocon’s half-season at the Manor Formula 1 team in 2016.
Ocon joined Mercedes’ young-driver programme ahead of the 2015 GP3 season, claiming the title in remarkable fashion with 14 podiums in 18 races – including a string of nine consecutive second-place finishes – with ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:43:53 +0000
F1 Brazilian GP: Max Verstappen edges out Kimi Antonelli in FP3
Max Verstappen set the fastest time in Free Practice 3 at Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix, narrowly edging out Kimi Antonelli as Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari suffered a mechanical issue.
The impending threat of rain meant all drivers rushed onto the track – especially Nico Hulkenberg, whose Audi suffered a terminal issue at the hands of rookie Freddie Slater in FP1, preventing him from ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:35:48 +0000
Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen hit with F1 grid penalties for Brazilian GP
Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen will all serve grid penalties for engine changes at Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix.
Following a tough set of Friday practice sessions, Ferrari has decided to perform a planned engine change on both Hamilton and Leclerc’s SF-26, costing them a 10-place grid penalty each for the Interlagos race. The Scuderia has decided to use a new internal ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:04:02 +0000
Haas justifies picking Rafael Camara over Ryo Hirakawa for F1 Brazilian GP
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says his decision to hand Rafael Camara his Formula 1 debut at the Brazilian Grand Prix, instead of keeping Ryo Hirakawa in the car, was “purely based on professionalism”.
Using this specific term, Komatsu doesn’t mean that Hirakawa lacks professionalism – not even in the context of Esteban Ocon’s fall from grace – but simply that he looked into ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:40:27 +0000
Max Verstappen to start Brazilian GP from back of grid as Red Bull confirms penalty
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen will start the Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has confirmed.
Red Bull's head of strategy Hannah Schmitz explained after the second practice session at Interlagos that the Milton Keynes outfit was "looking into several changes for Max's car. There were things he was unhappy with, but we know what ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:34:35 +0000
F1 retains Brazilian GP until 2035 with fresh Sao Paulo deal
The Brazilian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2035 after stakeholders agreed a five-year contract extension.
Officially dubbed the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to reflect the financial contribution of the city council, the Brazil race last signed a contract extension on the eve of the 2023 event, a five-year deal that took the race to 2030.
But amid a desire for F1 ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:30:22 +0000
Ayao Komatsu: Esteban Ocon axing ‘surprised everybody at Haas’
Ayao Komatsu says “everybody was surprised” when he told the Haas squad that Esteban Ocon wouldn’t compete for the outfit in Formula 1’s Mexican Grand Prix.
Ocon was dropped by Haas after a falling-out following Friday practice at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Despite widespread speculation, what actually occurred remains unknown – other than a disagreement with race engineer Laura ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:13:57 +0000
F1 Brazil GP long runs: Kimi Antonelli dominates as Ferrari endures a nightmare Friday
Kimi Antonelli has been the benchmark throughout the Formula 1 weekend in Sao Paulo so far. The newly crowned world champion was not only the fastest driver over a single lap in Free Practice 2, but also made a strong statement in the long-run simulations. Mercedes therefore appears to be in the strongest position heading into the remainder of the weekend. Ferrari, by contrast, endured an ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:44:57 +0000
Ralf Schumacher slams Colton Herta's F1 prospects: "He's just burning fuel"
On the face of it, Friday at Interlagos could hardly have gone any better for Colton Herta. The Cadillac test driver replaced Sergio Perez in first practice for the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, completed 24 laps and secured the final point he needed for his FIA super licence. On paper, the American is now eligible to race in Formula 1 in 2027.
Former F1 driver turned pundit Ralf Schumacher ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:10:03 +0000
Ferrari slow on straights, struggling in corners: ‘One of the worst feelings’ for Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc has described his Ferrari SF-26 as slow on straights with a terrible feeling in corners following Friday practice at Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton and Leclerc were sixth- and seventh-fastest in Free Practice 2, respectively 0.45s and 0.72s slower than pacesetter Kimi Antonelli in his Silver Arrow, which is unusual compared to the Scuderia’s typical Friday ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:14:35 +0000
Racing Bulls promises "right decision" as Liam Lawson's F1 future remains in doubt
Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane says he "understands the frustration" over the delay in his team's decision on whether to retain Liam Lawson or promote reserve driver and F2 frontrunner Nikola Tsolov for 2027.
Red Bull's satellite team is set for its most successful season in its history with Lawson and rookie team-mate Arvid Lindblad as it heads towards an unprecedented fifth place in the ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:51:50 +0000
Lando Norris reveals how Lewis Hamilton has changed his F1 championship ambitions
Lando Norris says Lewis Hamilton's seven Formula 1 world titles have left him dissatisfied with winning just one.
Norris won his maiden championship in 2025 after a hard-fought battle against his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri and a late-season threat from Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Hamilton will make his 400th grand prix start this weekend in Brazil and Norris was asked to sum up his ...Keep reading
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:15:00 +0000
Why Max Verstappen ended F1 practice early in Brazil – Red Bull explains
Max Verstappen finished Friday's Formula 1 practice sessions in Sao Paulo in third place. The Dutchman occupied that position in both sessions, in fact, and was also around two and a half tenths off the fastest driver in each session, with Lando Norris topping the first one and Kimi Antonelli the second.
Red Bull concludes that there is once again "enough potential" in the car to fight at the ...Keep reading
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:32:59 +0000
Fred Vasseur turns down being godfather to Charles Leclerc’s baby: “I have four children”
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur has ruled himself out of becoming godfather to Charles Leclerc's daughter, joking that he already has enough children to look after.
Leclerc and his wife, Alexandra, announced the birth of their first child, Bianca, on Wednesday.
After a series of questions about the potential tension between his drivers following last weekend's clash in Mexico ...Keep reading
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:12:01 +0000
F1 Brazil GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Interlagos with Kimi Antonelli fastest after second practice for the Brazil Grand Prix.
The newly crowned world champion set a 1m10.763s to lead Lando Norris by 0.253s, with Max Verstappen just 0.006s further back in third. George Russell was fourth ahead of Oscar Piastri, leaving Mercedes, McLaren and Red Bull closely matched heading into qualifying.
Russell ...Keep reading
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:05:41 +0000
McLaren’s upgrade is "a pleasant surprise" – but will it stay on the car in Brazil?
After one of the most turbulent world championship defences since Jenson Button in 2010, Lando Norris gave McLaren’s latest batch of car upgrades a cautious thumbs-up on the Friday of the Sao Paulo GP. Norris topped the first practice session, edging out Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli by 0.082s, and was among the quickest in terms of average pace on his long runs through FP2.
"Certainly FP1 was a ...Keep reading
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:49:40 +0000