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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Carlos Sainz recalls Charles Leclerc battles: “We always managed to find a solution”
Carlos Sainz says he has "good memories" of battling Charles Leclerc at Ferrari while offering his perspective on his former Formula 1 team-mate’s fight with Lewis Hamilton in the Mexican Grand Prix.
The Ferrari drivers had a fierce battle for the lead on the opening lap at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, with Leclerc attacking Hamilton through the opening corners. The sequence ended when ...Keep reading
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:42:02 +0000
Ferrari set for crunch meeting as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc tension reaches Brazil
Ferrari arrived at Interlagos facing a problem that, until just a few weeks ago, would have been difficult to imagine in quite this form. After a long season spent chasing competitiveness, the team finally appears to have found many of the answers that had been missing with its SF-26 Formula 1 car.
The results from the last few grands prix confirm that progress, but just as the Scuderia has ...Keep reading
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:05:33 +0000
Kimi Antonelli: “My 2027 preparation starts now” after F1 title triumph
It has been quite the week for Kimi Antonelli.
After celebrating his record-breaking world title on the Mexico Grand Prix podium, where he was hoisted aloft by Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, and at the post-race party, the Italian was whisked away for sponsor commitments on Monday in the Mexican capital.
Antonelli then flew to Sao Paulo overnight for a very special gathering with the ...Keep reading
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:42:17 +0000
Alan Permane signs new Racing Bulls F1 deal
Red Bull has given Alan Permane a new contract as the Racing Bulls Formula 1 squad’s team principal.
Permane will retain the reins of the Faenza-based outfit until the end of the 2031 season.
A stalwart of the current Alpine squad, where he worked from 1989 to 2023 in various capacities including race engineer and sporting director, Permane joined Racing Bulls (then known as RB) ahead of ...Keep reading
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:21:37 +0000
Mercedes held its breath over Kimi Antonelli’s title-winning move on Charles Leclerc
All Kimi Antonelli needed to do at the Mexico City Grand Prix was finish ninth. Instead, the new world champion chose to clinch the title with a late-braking lunge on Charles Leclerc into Turn 1, and not everyone at Mercedes was comfortable watching it.
Speaking on the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show, Antonelli revealed that some members of the team questioned why he had taken the risk, with the ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:28:33 +0000
George Russell opens up on mental exhaustion after frustrating 2026 F1 season
George Russell has admitted he is mentally exhausted after a season in which he has repeatedly had to overcome challenges.
The Mercedes driver started 2026 as the favourite for the title, but after a string of issues outside of his control and incredible performances from his team-mate Kimi Antonelli, he watched on as the Italian became world champion in Mexico.
Speaking to the media at ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:14:24 +0000
Kimi Antonelli admits George Russell still holds one massive advantage over him
Let’s not sugarcoat it: George Russell had an incredibly tough 2026 campaign. With a magnet-like attraction to bad luck, the Briton spent a massive chunk of the season watching his 20-year-old team-mate storm away with the world drivers' championship.
But if you think that means Kimi Antonelli is treating the other side of the garage like chopped liver, you don't understand how Formula 1 ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:53:34 +0000
Kimi Antonelli opens up on "very emotional" visit to Ayrton Senna's family estate
2026 Formula 1 champion Kimi Antonelli has opened up about his recent visit to Ayrton Senna's family home ahead of this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver went to Fazenda Dois Lagos, the Senna family estate, on Tuesday, two days after clinching the F1 title in Mexico. He shared a photo of himself sitting in the Lotus 98T that Senna raced in 1986 and thanked the family for an ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:43:40 +0000
Kimi Antonelli reacts to Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on Mexico podium: “I will frame it”
Securing the 2026 world drivers' championship at just 20 years and 68 days old is a massive, history-book-shattering achievement. But for Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the most overwhelming part of the Mexico City Grand Prix did not even happen on the asphalt. It happened after the chequered flag.
Sharing the podium with race winner Max Verstappen and runner-up Lewis Hamilton is intimidating enough ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:07:17 +0000
Max Verstappen responds to Toto Wolff’s claim that era of "ruthless" F1 drivers is over
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has responded to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff's claim that the era of the "ruthless" F1 driver is over.
After Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli clinched his maiden world championship at the Mexican Grand Prix last weekend, Wolff used the 20-year-old as an example of a new kind of champion. 
"This notion of win at all costs, selfish, opportunistic ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:44:59 +0000
Kimi Antonelli admits he questioned himself throughout his rookie campaign
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest F1 champion last weekend in Mexico, as with four rounds to go, his closest rivals lost even a theoretical chance of challenging him for the title this year. The Italian's strong performances allowed him to dominate the season - but the picture looked different last year, when he entered Formula 1 at the age of 18. Despite several standout races, much of his ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:32:35 +0000
F1 Brazil GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads to Interlagos this weekend with Kimi Antonelli arriving as world champion after clinching his first title at the Mexico Grand Prix.
The 20-year-old became Formula 1’s youngest-ever world champion and Italy’s first since Alberto Ascari in 1953. Mercedes could now complete the double in Brazil, carrying a 126-point constructors’ championship lead over Ferrari into the ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:24:53 +0000
Oscar Piastri: F1 guidelines “very tricky to enforce” in Mexico GP
Oscar Piastri accepted his Mexico City Grand Prix penalty for colliding with Arvid Lindblad on the basis of the Formula 1 driving standards guidelines - but suggested that those guidelines might need tweaking for corners like the Mexican opening complex.
The Australian hung his McLaren around the outside of Lindblad into Turn 1, with the intent of gaining the inside line for the immediate ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:20:07 +0000
Lewis Hamilton admits his outspoken nature has made Ferrari move more difficult
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has admitted that his outspoken approach has made it harder for him to fit in at Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc, explaining that "it’s not so easy having someone like me come into a team."
Hamilton, who joined the Maranello outfit at the start of the 2025 season, clashed with Leclerc on the opening lap of last weekend's Mexican Grand ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:44:14 +0000
Ralf Schumacher accuses Lewis Hamilton of acting like “Al Capone” amid Mexico City GP drama
Lewis Hamilton’s furious radio messages during the Mexico City Grand Prix have drawn severe criticism from former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher.
While the clash between the Ferrari team-mates at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez was deemed acceptable hard racing, the ensuing political theatre over the airwaves crossed a major line for the German pundit.
Hamilton and Charles Leclerc ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:09:14 +0000
Max Verstappen jokes about rain threat in Brazil: "I've installed antivirus now!"
The first wet race with Formula 1’s 2026 cars did not exactly prove to be a resounding success. During the formation laps behind the safety car at the Sepang International Circuit, almost half the field came to a halt.
The issue turned out to be a software bug linked to the 250kW restrictions imposed by the FIA for wet-weather races. That software bug caused the electric motors to go into ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:03:52 +0000
Lewis Hamilton criticises Charles Leclerc: 'It was the same with Sebastian Vettel, the same with Carlos Sainz'
Lewis Hamilton maintains Ferrari needs further talks to iron out its rules of engagement, backing claims Charles Leclerc races him harder than drivers from rival teams.
Hamilton and Leclerc came to blows on lap one of last weekend's race in Mexico with both drivers going off the track at Turn 4, which eventually handed Max Verstappen a golden opportunity to snatch away the win and costing ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:53:45 +0000
Colton Herta backs Mexico IndyCar race following Pato O’Ward promoter callout
As the IndyCar Series prepares to head overseas for its newly announced international showcase in Barcelona, enthusiasm for taking the American open-wheel championship even further abroad is gathering momentum - especially among the drivers themselves.
The prospect of a future IndyCar round in Mexico has long been a hot topic in the paddock, with Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward, a native of ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:44:14 +0000
How raw talent Rafa Camara feels ahead of 'very surprising' F1 home debut in Brazil
If Rafa Camara felt any nerves about making his F1 debut earlier than expected, on home soil no less, then he didn't show it.
The Ferrari junior has been drafted in to replace Esteban Ocon at Haas next year, and already starts that journey this weekend after Ocon's high-profile split with the team halfway through the Mexico weekend.
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Ferrari confirms Charles Leclerc's Brazilian GP schedule after birth of first child
Ferrari has confirmed that Charles Leclerc will miss Thursday's media day ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix following the birth of his first child.
The Monegasque driver and his wife, Alexandra, announced earlier this week that they had welcomed their daughter, Bianca, and Ferrari has now explained what this means for his race weekend in São Paulo.
Drivers' Thursday media commitments are ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:12:25 +0000
Aston Martin knew before Mexico GP it would not finish, Honda brings new countermeasures
Ahead of the Mexico Grand Prix, Honda had already acknowledged that the race weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez – at 2,286 metres above sea level, the highest circuit on the Formula 1 calendar – would be a considerable challenge.
At that point, the main concern was extreme turbo lag, which had already been a problem in Singapore, although Honda added that reliability would also ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:50:49 +0000
Toto Wolff on the moment Lewis Hamilton’s exit decided Antonelli’s future
Replacing a seven-time World Champion is arguably the most daunting task in modern motorsport. For Mercedes, the decision was made in a matter of seconds.
Lewis Hamilton’s shock defection to Ferrari sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 paddock, but the Brackley war room was already looking ahead. Following Kimi Antonelli's historic world championship clinch at the Mexico City Grand Prix ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:42:52 +0000
How young can a Formula 1 world champion actually be?
Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1 world champion in 2026 at 20 years and 68 days old, breaking Sebastian Vettel's previous age record by more than three years. But does that make Antonelli the youngest Formula 1 world champion of all time? So far yes, but there is room for someone to come and usurp the Italian.
But how young can a Formula 1 world champion actually be, and what are the chances ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:20:02 +0000
Max Verstappen jokes about key difference with Kimi Antonelli at 20: “He speaks Italian!”
Following the Mexico Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli has entered the history books as Formula 1’s youngest-ever world champion. The Italian has taken the record from Sebastian Vettel, who had already said at Monza that he would be delighted for Antonelli to break it and that records are there to be broken.
Under the current superlicence rules, it will be an enormous challenge to lower ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:00:03 +0000
Kimi Antonelli almost had to retire in Mexico due to an oil leak
In Mexico, Kimi Antonelli wrote a remarkable chapter in both Formula 1 and Italian sporting history. He clinched his first world championship in a campaign defined not only by his speed, but also by the consistency and maturity he displayed all year.
Antonelli celebrated the championship alongside Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who later lifted him onto their shoulders on the podium in a ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:22:12 +0000
How Mercedes can win F1’s world constructors’ title at Brazil GP
After Kimi Antonelli earned his maiden Formula 1 world title at the Mexico Grand Prix, Mercedes can add a ninth constructors’ trophy to its record in Brazil.
The Silver Arrows have won 12 out of 19 grands prix so far this season, meaning they comfortably lead the championship. Only Ferrari can mathematically catch them, but that’s a tall order with a 126-point deficit.
Mercedes had a ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:49:47 +0000
1980 F1 world champion Alan Jones dies aged 80
Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion, has died on the Gold Coast at the age of 80.
In a statement released on behalf of Jones's family, his wife, Amanda Butler-Davis, said he died following a short illness on Thursday.
“We are extremely saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Alan, who passed away on 5 November following a short illness,” Butler-Davis said. “He will ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:50:37 +0000
Max Verstappen brings “some samba” to Sao Paulo with Brazil-themed F1 helmet
Max Verstappen will race in the colours of Brazil at this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix after revealing a special helmet for the race.
The Red Bull driver has replaced his usual red, white and blue with the green, yellow and blue of the Brazilian flag, sharing the design on Instagram alongside the following caption: “Bringing some samba to São Paulo."
 
It is not the first time ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:20:58 +0000
Kimi Antonelli to honour Ayrton Senna with special helmet at Brazilian GP
Kimi Antonelli will arrive at Interlagos as the 2026 world champion this weekend, and he plans to use the occasion to pay tribute to his racing hero, Ayrton Senna.
The Mercedes driver has confirmed he will wear a special helmet at the Brazilian Grand Prix in honour of Senna, marking 35 years since the Brazilian driver won his home race for the first time.
"I will have a special helmet for ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:19:06 +0000
Kimi Antonelli shares "unforgettable" Ayrton Senna moment after F1 title win
2026 Formula 1 champion Kimi Antonelli went from winning his maiden title to sitting in his hero's car in the space of two days.
The Mercedes driver, who clinched the title at the Mexican Grand Prix last weekend, visited Ayrton Senna's family home on Tuesday ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix. He shared a photo of himself in the cockpit of the iconic black and gold Lotus 98T that the three-time ...Keep reading
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:59:18 +0000
Mercedes to race in new suits at Brazil GP in nod to legendary era
The Mercedes team will look a little different at this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with world champion Kimi Antonelli and George Russell switching to purple race suits instead of their usual black and turquoise.
The design was revealed on Tuesday at the Nubank Parque in Sao Paulo, the stadium of football club Palmeiras, as part of the team’s partnership with Brazilian bank Nubank. Both ...Keep reading
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:55:57 +0000
Laurent Mekies: Charles Leclerc’s penalty “felt a bit light”
Ferrari’s divisive opening lap at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez provided the ultimate gift to their rivals. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton's desperate wheel-to-wheel clash at Turn 4 fundamentally altered the trajectory of the Mexico City Grand Prix, but the subsequent ruling from the FIA stewards left some on the pitwall severely underwhelmed.
Watching the scarlet cars run ...Keep reading
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:44:09 +0000
Lando Norris blasts F1 top speed limiters: “We should easily go quicker than a motorbike”
Riding in the slipstream is supposed to be the ultimate offensive weapon for a Formula 1 driver. But according to Lando Norris, the current technical regulations have turned the draft into something a little less useful.
Trapped in a train throughout the Mexico City Grand Prix, the McLaren driver vented his frustrations over F1's car. He argued that the artificial ceiling, created by a cap on ...Keep reading
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:24:45 +0000
Liam Lawson’s remarkable form is giving Red Bull a headache for 2027
So far in 2026, Liam Lawson has been a clear standout performer in Formula 1’s midfield.
Lawson has scored 83 points so far, nearly twice as many as second-best Pierre Gasly’s 42 – and that’s not even down to his Red Bull stint, during which he barely scored more points per race than with Racing Bulls (4.67 vs 4.31).
Yet, there’s a substantial chance Lawson loses his seat at the ...Keep reading
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:24:31 +0000
How the F1 world reacted to Charles Leclerc becoming a father
Charles Leclerc has received messages of congratulations from across the Formula 1 sphere after he and his wife Alexandra announced the birth of their first child, a daughter named Bianca.
The couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post on Wednesday, with a photo of the baby's feet and the caption "Bianca 3.11.26". The announcement comes just days after the Mexico City Grand Prix, where ...Keep reading
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:01:14 +0000
Toto Wolff reveals how Kimi Antonelli came to his office with title pressure “on his chest”
Premature celebrations are a dangerous distraction in Formula 1. Long before the lights went out for the Mexico City Grand Prix, the paddock had already mentally crowned Kimi Antonelli the 2026 World Champion.
That overwhelming influx of early praise nearly derailed the 20-year-old prodigy.
Unable to block out the noise, the Italian driver sought refuge behind closed doors. Mercedes team ...Keep reading
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:33:53 +0000
Five things to look out for at F1 Brazil GP
The 2026 Formula 1 season is now very much in its final stretch with this weekend’s Brazil Grand Prix marking the fourth-to-last round of the year.
There is only one title up for grabs as well after Kimi Antonelli clinched his maiden drivers’ crown in Mexico last weekend, following a dominant campaign for the Mercedes star.
It meant he became F1’s youngest ever world champion - ...Keep reading
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:27:53 +0000
Charles Leclerc welcomes first child with wife Alexandra as couple shares baby news
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc and his wife, Alexandra Leclerc, have welcomed their first child together.
The couple, who tied the knot in a private Monaco ceremony in February 2026, announced the new arrival on social media. They shared a photo of the newborn’s legs and feet in pink knitted leggings and white socks with the caption, “Bianca. 3.11.26.”
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:35:38 +0000
Max Verstappen needs "a conversation" with Red Bull engine after "random" engine braking issues
Ahead of the race weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez – at 2,286 metres above sea level, by far the highest circuit on the Formula 1 calendar – the discussion in the paddock largely revolved around one subject: how much of a challenge Mexico City would pose for the 2026 power units.
Several manufacturers feared severe turbo lag, especially now that the MGU-H is no longer there to ...Keep reading
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:46:52 +0000
Why Daniel Ricciardo is staying away from the F1 paddock
Daniel Ricciardo has delved into the reasons why he has been staying away from the Formula 1 paddock.
Ricciardo’s F1 career ended after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, when the RB driver was replaced by Liam Lawson after enduring a tough campaign thus far.
In the past two years, the Australian has stayed away from the limelight, spending more time at home and less on planes, though he did ...Keep reading
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:27:54 +0000
Esteban Ocon's F1 career may be ending, but his story is one of success
There's really not much reason to think otherwise: it looks increasingly likely that this could be the end of Esteban Ocon's active Formula 1 career. A career blessed with plenty of highlights, a handful of podiums and a victory scored behind the wheel of a car that wasn't capable of winning on merit.
He made a lot of the opportunities that came his way - not just on the track, but throughout ...Keep reading
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:34:54 +0000
“We let him down” – Mercedes takes blame for George Russell’s Mexico GP heartbreak
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted to ‘letting George Russell down’ at Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix, with the Briton’s bid for victory derailed within seconds by a technical issue.
Russell was starting from the front row alongside Lewis Hamilton at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, and his initial getaway was good enough to retain that position and take the polesitter’s ...Keep reading
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:57:11 +0000
Toto Wolff addresses his future at Mercedes after momentous Kimi Antonelli win
Crowning a 20-year-old World Champion is exactly the kind of legacy-defining achievement that forces an executive to evaluate their long-term future. For Toto Wolff, that evaluation is a daily routine.
Following Kimi Antonelli's historic title clinch at the Mexico City Grand Prix, the Austrian executive faced inevitable questions about his own longevity at the helm of the Brackley squad. A ...Keep reading
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:30:38 +0000
Andrea Stella explains how qualifying destroyed McLaren’s Mexico GP: “We paid the price”
Having a podium-capable car means much less if you spend 71 laps hopelessly trapped in dirty air.
That was the reality for McLaren at the Mexico City Grand Prix. A difficult Saturday qualifying session left the Woking garage entirely on the back foot, completely negating the raw race pace of its machinery. Because the thin air at high altitude makes cooling a nightmare and aerodynamically ...Keep reading
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:50:58 +0000
Charles Leclerc brushes off Lewis Hamilton clash: “I could be unhappy too”
The opening lap of the Mexico City Grand Prix featured an intense, intra-team battle within Ferrari.
Battling for the race lead, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton traded heavy, aggressive blows through the opening sequence of corners. The scarlet cars squeezed each other to the absolute limit, ultimately resulting in an off-track excursion and a time penalty for the Monegasque ...Keep reading
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:28:18 +0000
Colton Herta to run Cadillac FP1 in Brazil as FIA superlicence quest continues
Cadillac test driver Colton Herta will conduct his sixth Friday practice session of the Formula 1 season at this weekend's Brazil Grand Prix to collect his missing FIA superlicence point required to race in the series.
Herta, who has been building up for an F1 campaign with private testing, FP1 sessions and a troubled F2 campaign, needs 40 points to obtain the required FIA superlicence ...Keep reading
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:01:56 +0000
Mercedes boss praises Antonelli’s masterclass while admitting they failed George Russell
The Brackley garage experienced the absolute extremes of motorsport at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez. While the team successfully crowned the youngest world drivers' champion in Formula 1 history on Sunday, the engineering brass was simultaneously forced to publicly apologise to the other side of the garage for a mechanical failure.
Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin was quick to ...Keep reading
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:49:22 +0000
Rafael Camara to debut in F1 Brazil GP as Esteban Ocon out at Haas
The Haas F1 team has decided Esteban Ocon will not race again for the squad, with 2027 debutant Rafael Camara getting an early debut this weekend on home soil.
Following increasingly strained relations between Ocon and the team, a heated argument in Mexico proved the final straw that made team principal Ayao Komatsu decide to bench the Frenchman. Reserve driver and Toyota protege Ryo Hirakawa ...Keep reading
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:43:22 +0000
The 'difference' between Kimi Antonelli's F1 title and Lewis Hamilton's according to Toto Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has explained how “different” it felt watching Kimi Antonelli become Formula 1 world champion compared to his record-breaking years with Lewis Hamilton.
Antonelli clinched his maiden title in Mexico on Sunday to become F1’s youngest ever world champion at the age of only 20, thanks to a dominant 2026 with four rounds still remaining.
The Italian achieved it in ...Keep reading
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:14:39 +0000
McLaren to introduce 2027 F1 front wing at Brazil GP
McLaren will introduce upgrades to its MCL40 Formula 1 car at this weekend’s Brazil Grand Prix, featuring a front wing concept which is expected to feature on its 2027 challenger.
The team had surged to the front when it substantially updated the MCL40 in Hungary, with Lando Norris winning that race and the following one at Zandvoort, but it has since slipped back in the pecking order despite ...Keep reading
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:43:26 +0000