Season overview
Formula 1 Statistics & Historical Results
| Drivers Standings | ||
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 365 |
| 2 | George Russell | 242 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 241 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 236 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 233 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 211 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 144 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 105 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 77 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 42 |
| 11 | Arvid Lindblad | 38 |
| 12 | Franco Colapinto | 27 |
| 13 | Oliver Bearman | 23 |
| 14 | Nico Hulkenberg | 13 |
| 15 | Gabriel Bortoleto | 10 |
| 16 | Esteban Ocon | 7 |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | 7 |
| 18 | Carlos Sainz | 7 |
| 19 | Alexander Albon | 5 |
| 20 | Yuki Tsunoda | 1 |
| 21 | Lance Stroll | 0 |
| 22 | Valtteri Bottas | 0 |
| 23 | Sergio Perez | 0 |
| Constructors Standings | ||
| 1 | Mercedes | 607 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 474 |
| 3 | Red Bull-Red Bull Ford | 355 |
| 4 | McLaren-Mercedes | 355 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls-Red Bull Ford | 102 |
| 6 | Alpine-Mercedes | 69 |
| 7 | Haas-Ferrari | 30 |
| 8 | Audi | 23 |
| 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 |
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| Max Verstappen clears the air with Liam Lawson, but stays tight-lipped on Racing Bulls F1 seat Max Verstappen qualified fourth for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix, but will have to drop one place on the starting grid, meaning he will start from the third row. The reason is remarkable, to say the least: contact with Liam Lawson - two drivers from the Red Bull teams during the second free practice session. Verstappen was rather outspoken in the media pen on Friday, saying, among other ...Keep reading Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:26:35 +0000 |
| Charles Leclerc reveals Mexican GP overtaking fears after missing out on pole Charles Leclerc doubts there will be any overtaking in the Mexican Grand Prix, warning the race order will likely be set in the first few corners at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. The Ferrari driver topped both of Friday's practice sessions but had to settle for third on the grid. His team-mate and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton claimed his first pole position with the Maranello outfit ...Keep reading Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:24:47 +0000 |
| "I'll bombard myself with melatonin": Kimi Antonelli admits to driving "tense" and "tired" on cusp of F1 title Kimi Antonelli is hoping to overcome an off-colour Mexico City Grand Prix qualifying session with a good night's rest, but admits Formula 1 title nerves have led to him driving with unwanted tension. The Italian was just 0.001s slower than Lando Norris' FP3 headliner earlier in the day, but in qualifying had been half a step behind Mercedes team-mate George Russell and unable to find the right ...Keep reading Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:08:16 +0000 |
| George Russell identifies costly decision behind Mexican GP qualifying near-miss George Russell believes an extra lap of fuel cost him pole position for the Mexican Grand Prix after he missed out to his former team-mate and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton by just 0.009 seconds. The Mercedes driver will start alongside Hamilton on the front row, with Charles Leclerc in third. Russell explained that his rivals had not done preparation laps on their final Q3 runs, while ...Keep reading Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:03:37 +0000 |
| Lewis Hamilton: First Ferrari F1 pole “takes me back to watching Michael” Lewis Hamilton can finally say he has scored pole position for three different teams after a blistering lap today gave him pole for tomorrow's Mexico City Grand Prix - his first grand prix pole for Ferrari. The seven-time champion says it took him back to watching Michael Schumacher dominate with the Italian team. Hamilton beat his former team-mate George Russell by just 0.009 seconds, with ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:58:57 +0000 |
| Isack Hadjar defends Mexican GP paddock incident after FIA warning: "Not a reality show" Isack Hadjar has hit back at the paddock guest he pushed away at the Mexican Grand Prix, insisting that "it's not a reality show". The Red Bull driver was summoned to the stewards on Saturday morning after footage on social media showed him shoving a man who was trying to take a selfie with him in the paddock. The stewards found that Hadjar had breached the International Sporting Code, but ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:34:23 +0000 |
| Ryo Hirakawa could have "easily" made Q2 in F1 Mexico GP without late traffic Haas stand-in Ryo Hirakawa believes he'd have "easily" reached the second part of qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix, had he not encountered traffic on his final lap of the session. Hirakawa, making his Formula 1 debut with Haas as Esteban Ocon was stood down from his driving duties, had set a personal-best first sector and was angling to make the Q3 cut at the expense of Carlos ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:33:37 +0000 |
| F1 Mexico GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch Formula 1 heads into Sunday in Mexico City with Lewis Hamilton on pole and Kimi Antonelli only one result away from becoming world champion. Hamilton leads George Russell and Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc on the grid, while Antonelli will start fourth after Max Verstappen one-place grid penalty. Antonelli needs only to finish ninth or higher to clinch his first Formula 1 world ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:23:34 +0000 |
| "Up there for pole": Max Verstappen rues Turn 13 traffic in F1 Mexico GP qualifying Max Verstappen rued being unable to log his final run of Mexico City Grand Prix qualifying, stating that his lap was "up there for pole" before encountering Lando Norris in the final sector. The four-time champion was almost a tenth up on the lap of eventual poleman Lewis Hamilton at the close of the second sector, having found a purple opening sector and then matching Hamilton in the second ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:21:10 +0000 |
| Esteban Ocon issues statement after Haas benching, denies physical altercation rumours Dropped Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has denied French media rumours of a physical altercation with team boss Ayao Komatsu as he issued his response to missing this weekend's Mexico Grand Prix. Ocon was benched in Mexico, most likely connected to a public disagreement with his race engineer during free practice. That led to a discussion with the team on Friday night as the relationship ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:10:44 +0000 |
| Lewis Hamilton "lost for words" after ending three-year F1 pole drought at Mexican GP Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton admitted he was "lost for words" after claiming his first grand prix pole position for Ferrari at the Mexican Grand Prix. The Briton beat his former Mercedes team-mate George Russell by just 0.009 seconds to end a three-year wait for a grand prix pole position. It is the 105th pole of Hamilton's career, extending his own F1 record, and his first ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:41:25 +0000 |
| Lewis Hamilton buoyed by historic first Ferrari F1 pole: "I still love what I do" On the site of two of his seven world championship celebrations, Lewis Hamilton added yet another chapter to his illustrious Formula 1 career and his fond Mexico memory bank, one that was long overdue. Hamilton broke Ferrari's pole drought by earning the Scuderia its first pole of 2026, and in the process also secured his first one in red, his first pole since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix. In ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:36:39 +0000 |
| 2026 F1 Mexico Grand Prix starting grid 1 Lewis Hamilton(Ferrari) 2 George Russell(Mercedes) 3 Charles Leclerc(Ferrari) 4 Kimi ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:32:06 +0000 |
| F1 Mexico GP: Lewis Hamilton beats George Russell and Charles Leclerc to pole Lewis Hamilton has earned Ferrari its first pole of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign by defeating George Russell in a thrilling qualifying shootout for the Mexico Grand Prix. Russell had taken provisional pole away from Charles Leclerc with his final run at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, but Hamilton responded with a marginally faster first sector to take pole by a minuscule 0.009s. As ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:19:47 +0000 |
| Max Verstappen will have no say in 2027 Racing Bulls driver line-up, says Red Bull boss Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies has explained that Racing Bulls alone will decide its Formula 1 driver line-up for 2027 and that Max Verstappen will not have a say despite his clash with Liam Lawson in Mexico. Both Verstappen and Lawson were handed a one-place grid penalty for the Mexican Grand Prix after making contact during the second practice session on ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:24:15 +0000 |
| F1 Mexico GP: Lando Norris tops final practice by 0.001s from Kimi Antonelli Reigning world champion Lando Norris has topped third and final practice at Formula 1's Mexico Grand Prix, beating championship leader Kimi Antonelli in a tight session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Norris dipped just 0.001s under Antonelli's initial benchmark as all four top teams looked in the mix on the tricky high-altitude circuit, with several midfield running into power unit ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:42:30 +0000 |
| When Red Bull expects to start using its long-awaited new F1 wind tunnel Although Red Bull has turned its 2026 Formula 1 season around in impressive fashion, the technical team led by Pierre Wache is still dealing with several limitations behind the scenes. One of the main ones is perhaps the wind tunnel, the oldest on the entire F1 grid. Former team principal Christian Horner repeatedly described Red Bull's wind tunnel as "a Cold War relic" and said working with ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:00:06 +0000 |
| Isack Hadjar formally warned for fan incident in F1 Mexico GP paddock Isack Hadjar has been given a formal warning by the Mexico Grand Prix stewards for shoving a fan in the Formula 1 paddock ahead of opening practice. The Red Bull driver was initially summoned for an alleged incident of “misconduct” at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on Friday. Hadjar had been approached by a fan attempting to take a picture, but he was shoved away twice and the Frenchman ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:17:48 +0000 |
| Mercedes out of performance window at Mexico GP - George Russell George Russell is enduring further difficulties with the upgraded Mercedes Formula 1 car, as it was outside the optimum set-up in Friday practice at the Mexico Grand Prix. The championship-leading squad introduced an updated W17 for Malaysia this month, but it was easily beaten by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen before a similar story in Singapore. Kimi Antonelli ended Verstappen’s run by ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:52:10 +0000 |
| Haas drops Esteban Ocon for F1 Mexico GP The Haas Formula 1 team has made the shock decision to replace Esteban Ocon with reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa for the remainder of the Mexico Grand Prix weekend. Hirakawa will act as Oliver Bearman’s team-mate for final practice, qualifying and Sunday’s race, having also taken Ocon’s VF-26 on Friday morning as part of the rookie mandate for FP1 sessions. Ocon returned for second ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:52:55 +0000 |
| Ferrari downplays expectations for F1 Mexico GP despite blistering Friday Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur has downplayed expectations for the Mexico Grand Prix despite Charles Leclerc topping both Friday practice sessions. The Ferrari driver set the pace with a 1m18.128s in FP1, before lowering that benchmark to 1m17.827s for FP2 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Team-mate Lewis Hamilton was also competitive, having taken fourth in opening practice, 0.738s ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:05 +0000 |
| George Russell tips Frederik Vesti for F1 2027 Cadillac seat George Russell has labelled Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti as a shock contender to join Cadillac for the 2027 Formula 1 campaign. The American outfit is yet to confirm Valtteri Bottas as a team-mate to Sergio Perez - who signed a contract extension on Wednesday - for next year, with various contenders emerging. Cadillac’s test driver Colton Herta is an option, despite his current ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00:03 +0000 |
| Red Bull finds ‘disconnect’ in RB22 in F1 Mexico GP practice Red Bull admits it still has work to do after Friday's Formula 1 practice sessions in Mexico City. Max Verstappen ended the day fifth, three tenths off the pace, but that was despite damage sustained in an incident with Liam Lawson. Verstappen described the moment in the media pen as 'not very smart' from the Racing Bulls driver, given that Lawson is still fighting for his seat. The stewards ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:04 +0000 |
| Lewis Hamilton "praying" for Ferrari power unit after Mexico FP2 failure Lewis Hamilton has been left “praying” for his Ferrari power unit after it caused an early retirement in second practice for the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion suddenly lost power down the start-finish straight after 28 minutes, leading to him stopping at the exit of Turn 3 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Hamilton was enjoying a competitive FP2 until then as ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:41:19 +0000 |
| F1 fans rush to defend Isack Hadjar after controversial Mexican GP incident Formula 1 fans have jumped to the defence of Isack Hadjar after the Red Bull driver was summoned to the stewards for alleged misconduct during the Mexican Grand Prix race weekend. This comes after he was filmed pushing a fan as they tried to get a selfie with the driver. The video spread quickly on social media on Friday, appearing to show Hadjar pushing away a fan who was launching himself at ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:34:30 +0000 |
| Max Verstappen, Liam Lawson handed F1 Mexico GP grid penalties after practice clash One of the most remarkable moments of Friday's Formula 1 practice sessions took place in the Foro Sol, otherwise known as the stadium section of the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Max Verstappen tried to overtake Liam Lawson heading towards Turn 12 during the second session of the day, but the Racing Bulls driver defended, leaving both drivers side by side going into the stadium. Verstappen ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:15:47 +0000 |
| Mexican GP includes Lewis Hamilton's beloved Roscoe in touching tribute to F1 legends The Mexican Grand Prix organisers have set up a Day of the Dead display in the paddock in memory of late Formula 1 figures, and they have even included Lewis Hamilton's bulldog, Roscoe. The seven-time champion's bulldog has been honoured alongside some of F1's greatest names. His photo sits in the centre of one display, underneath Ayrton Senna. Alongside them are Enzo Ferrari, Jack Brabham ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:07:42 +0000 |
| Lewis Hamilton makes confident Ferrari statement despite Mexican GP technical problems Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari could realistically fight for pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix, after team-mate Charles Leclerc finished fastest in both of Friday’s practice sessions. The Briton had an issue in second practice that cost him the opportunity for a long run with high fuel, but the seven-time Formula 1 world champion still feels optimistic about his team's chances on ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:43:35 +0000 |
| F1 Mexico GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch Formula 1 heads into Saturday in Mexico City with Charles Leclerc setting the pace after topping both Friday practice sessions at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Leclerc led FP2 by 0.103s over Lando Norris, with George Russell just 0.003s further back in third. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was fourth ahead of Max Verstappen, leaving three teams closely matched heading into ...Keep reading Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:11:58 +0000 |
| Max Verstappen sends blunt warning to Liam Lawson after Mexican GP FP2 clash Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has criticised Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson after the pair came together in second practice for the Mexican Grand Prix, warning that it was "not very smart behaviour" from a driver fighting for his seat. The Red Bull driver and Lawson were both on flying laps when they made contact during Friday's FP2 session at the Autodromo Hermanos ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:56:12 +0000 |
| Max Verstappen slams Liam Lawson for FP2 clash at F1 Mexico GP Max Verstappen has criticised Liam Lawson following their clash in second practice for the Mexico Grand Prix, claiming it wasn’t “very smart” given the New Zealander is fighting for his Formula 1 future. The Red Bull and Racing Bulls drivers went wheel to wheel through the stadium sector after 15 minutes, causing both to collide. A brief red flag was waved to clear debris from the ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:55:54 +0000 |
| Oscar Piastri: McLaren handled Mexico altitude “better than I was expecting” McLaren driver Oscar Piastri walks away from FP2 in Mexico City's circuit with optimism as he confirms his car coped better with the high altitude than he expected it to. This comes despite the driver having a "pretty messy" qualifying simulation. The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit sits more than 2,200 metres above sea level. The thin air leaves teams running with very little downforce ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:39:07 +0000 |
| Colton Herta's F1 superlicence confusion explained: why he's still one point short After completing more than 100 kilometres during the first free practice session at the Mexico Grand Prix, Colton Herta appeared to have 40 superlicence points to his name, which would be enough to qualify for the document required to secure a Formula 1 seat. The reality, however, has proved far more complicated than that. According to the FIA, Herta is currently still one point ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:20:30 +0000 |
| F1 Mexico GP: Charles Leclerc pips McLaren and Mercedes to top FP2 Charles Leclerc completed a perfect Friday at the Mexico Grand Prix after topping the second Formula 1 practice session, in spite of Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton retiring. The Monegasque topped FP1 with a 1m18.128s before lowering that to a 1m17.827s in FP2 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, pipping McLaren’s Lando Norris in second. Read Also: Formula 1F1 Mexico GP: Charles ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:07:33 +0000 |
| What's behind "absolute nonsense" Oliver Bearman contract rumours Formula 1's driver-contract season was thought to be long over, but a bizarre claim about one of the few remaining out-of-contract drivers has gained surprising traction in the run-up to the Mexico Grand Prix weekend. The Haas F1 team has already announced Esteban Ocon's exit in favour of Formula 2 frontrunner Rafael Camara next season, but an apparent delay in confirming Oliver Bearman for ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:12:06 +0000 |
| Red Bull F1 boss Laurent Mekies hits back at Christian Horner's "lost its mojo" claim Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies has rejected Christian Horner's claim that the Milton Keynes outfit has "lost its mojo" since his exit, insisting its spirit has driven a "very remarkable" turnaround. Horner, who left the team in July 2025 after two decades in charge, has been promoting his memoir Drive, which was published last week. During an interview with The Times, the ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:30:38 +0000 |
| Red Bull reveals when its long-awaited new F1 wind tunnel will be operational Red Bull has been waiting for its new wind tunnel for a long time now, but, ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix, team principal Laurent Mekies has confirmed that it will not come online until some point during the 2027 season. This new facility in Milton Keynes will replace its current tunnel sat in Bedford. With it once being described by former Red Bull chief Christian Horner as a "Cold War ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:28:32 +0000 |
| Guenther Steiner warns Mercedes will make "changes" if George Russell struggles in 2027 Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has warned that Mercedes could make changes to its driver line-up if George Russell is still struggling by the end of next season. While Russell entered the 2026 season as a clear favourite, his team-mate Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver to lead the standings after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. He has ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:53:39 +0000 |
| F1 Mexico GP: Charles Leclerc beats Kimi Antonelli to top FP1 Charles Leclerc was comfortably fastest in opening practice for the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix, beating runner-up Kimi Antonelli in a session 10 rookies took part in. The Ferrari driver set a 1m18.128s that was six tenths faster than Formula 1’s champion-elect, whose Mercedes stablemate Frederik Vesti completed the top three with a 1m18.861s. Vesti – in for George Russell – was one of ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:38:35 +0000 |
| What Fernando Alonso is getting wrong about F1 driving standards When Fernando Alonso declared "the quality of the drivers in the lower third of the grid is very low" in the aftermath of last weekend's United States Grand Prix in Austin, he inadvertently poked a hornets' nest. While Alonso doubled down on his criticism this week in Mexico, singling out Alex Albon, many other drivers have spoken up in the Williams driver's defence. Albon himself said, "We ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:28:52 +0000 |
| Sergio Perez to skip F1 Mexico GP fan forum due to illness Sergio Perez will skip the fan forum for this weekend’s Mexico Grand Prix, but is still expected to contest both Friday practice sessions at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. The Cadillac driver is confirmed to be feeling unwell ahead of his home race, and this also comes after team-mate Valtteri Bottas skipped Thursday’s media day due to illness. Bottas is supposed to be at the track as ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:10:40 +0000 |
| Lewis Hamilton on why he is “built differently” to stay in F1 for the “foreseeable future” Lewis Hamilton intends to continue racing in Formula 1 “for the foreseeable future” if he can remain competitive, having been asked if he can realistically expect to race in the newly-announced African Grand Prix. Earlier this month F1 revealed its plan for a new race in Rwanda, which will hold the title of the African GP, from 2030 at the earliest. Read Also: Formula 1Five ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:32:13 +0000 |
| "Slippery as hell" – Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar explain the "extreme" challenge of Mexico The Formula 1 weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez promises to be a considerable challenge in several respects for drivers, engine manufacturers and teams. During Thursday’s media day in Mexico City, there was plenty of discussion about the role of turbo lag, especially now that the MGU-H can no longer help the turbo at high altitude - the Mexico City track is 2,286 metres above sea ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0000 |
| Sergio Perez praises Colton Herta impact - but has no say over 2027 Cadillac F1 team-mate choice Sergio Perez has insisted he will have no say on his Cadillac Formula 1 team-mate for 2027 after signing a new contract ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix. The Mexican's spot on the grid was confirmed through to 2029 ahead of his return to the Autodromo Hermanos Rogriguez - which will also mark his 300th F1 race - having watched on from the sidelines last term following his departure from Red ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:30:02 +0000 |
| Why “ignorance is a superpower” for Kimi Antonelli, according to Daniel Ricciardo Daniel Ricciardo believes Kimi Antonelli’s age and innocence are what have made him so successful in the 2026 Formula 1 season. Nine victories so far in his sophomore F1 campaign have taken Antonelli to the brink of his maiden world title. All the Mercedes driver needs to be crowned in Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix is ninth place, or for neither George Russell nor Lewis Hamilton to ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:30:04 +0000 |
| Isack Hadjar admits after criticising Red Bull: "There's stuff that I should have kept for myself" After the United States Grand Prix, Isack Hadjar was critical of Red Bull's execution, as was Max Verstappen. Both drivers were unhappy with the strategy and, on top of that, were hampered by two problems that have been troubling the Formula 1 team for a long time: technical issues with the team radio and problematic starts. "I have poor radio, I don't even know what's happening. And whenever ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:47:31 +0000 |
| Why F1's new regulations make the Mexican GP an even bigger challenge At 2,286 metres above sea level, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is by far the highest-altitude venue on the Formula 1 calendar. This naturally means thinner air, which presents a unique challenge at the Mexican Grand Prix for teams and manufacturers in two ways. Firstly, the lower air density means that the power unit, and particularly the turbo, is put under considerable strain in Mexico ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:55:11 +0000 |
| Audi pays tribute as F1 stalwart Beat Zehnder set for exit The Audi Formula 1 team has announced that former team manager Beat Zehnder is leaving the organisation at the end of the 2026 season after a 34-year stint at Hinwil. Zehnder was hired by founder Peter Sauber in 1988 as a mechanic for its sportscar programme and moved with Sauber to F1 at the start of the 1993 season, quickly becoming an integral part of the Swiss outfit. He became team ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:08:04 +0000 |