Season overview

Formula 1 Statistics & Historical Results

Drivers Standings
1 Kimi Antonelli 390
2 Max Verstappen 279
3 George Russell 262
4 Lewis Hamilton 261
5 Charles Leclerc 249
6 Lando Norris 246
7 Oscar Piastri 152
8 Isack Hadjar 122
9 Liam Lawson 89
10 Pierre Gasly 42
11 Arvid Lindblad 38
12 Franco Colapinto 27
13 Oliver Bearman 23
14 Gabriel Bortoleto 14
15 Nico Hulkenberg 14
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
25 Rafael Câmara 0
Constructors Standings
1 Mercedes 652
2 Ferrari 510
3 Red Bull-Red Bull Ford 415
4 McLaren-Mercedes 398
5 Racing Bulls-Red Bull Ford 114
6 Alpine-Mercedes 69
7 Haas-Ferrari 31
8 Audi 28
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
Brazil Lando Norris McLaren-Mercedes 71 1:35:23.504
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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The Topps Racing account posted a short video of the card on Instagram on Friday, with the caption "This Lando Norris patch auto goes CRAZY!"
The card comes from the Single Driver Dual Relic ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 22:47:39 +0000
Kimi Antonelli names biggest threat to 2027 title defence as he warns Mercedes advantage may fade
2026 Formula 1 champion Kimi Antonelli has chosen Red Bull's Max Verstappen as the driver most likely to stand in the way of his title defence in 2027.
In only his second season in the series, the Mercedes driver became F1's youngest world champion at the Mexican Grand Prix, at the age of 20 years and 68 days, and the first Italian to win the title since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
But speaking ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 22:26:14 +0000
Lewis Hamilton criticises ex-F1 drivers for "talking smack" about young stars
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has criticised former drivers for "talking smack" about the young stars of the series, saying he has always been determined not to become "that type of driver".
The Briton was asked at Interlagos whether Kimi Antonelli's title success had made him reflect on his own career. Mercedes signed Antonelli after Hamilton decided to move to Ferrari in 2025 ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 22:11:44 +0000
Christian Horner explains why Max Verstappen’s “abnormal” driving style destroys his team-mates
The narrative surrounding Red Bull Racing over the last half-decade has consistently featured a rotating cast of drivers struggling - and often failing - to survive alongside Max Verstappen.
Former team principal Christian Horner recently provided a technical explanation for the phenomenon.
Speaking on the High Performance podcast, Horner revealed that the infamous "curse" of the second Red ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 19:00:02 +0000
Retaining Liam Lawson isn't enough – Red Bull must stop treating him like a failure
Liam Lawson never failed at Red Bull Racing in 2025. It was Red Bull that failed Liam Lawson.
Retaining his services for another year isn't just a logical decision, but perhaps the first sign that the organisation is changing the habits it developed under Helmut Marko. Yet there may be one more step it needs to take to avoid failing Lawson again.
It needs to stop treating its young drivers ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000
Christian Horner blames Red Bull leadership structure for missing F1’s future stars
For years, Red Bull Racing's dual-leadership structure between team principal Christian Horner and motorsport advisor Dr. Helmut Marko was praised as a ruthless but highly effective system. But Horner is now pointing to that exact management style as the primary reason the Milton Keynes squad lost out on Lando Norris, George Russell, and Oscar Piastri.
Speaking on the High Performance podcast ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 16:01:16 +0000
Mercedes pitwall admits floundering Ferraris relieved title pressure in São Paulo
When the rain falls at Interlagos, chaos usually follows. For Mercedes, the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix was a turbulent affair. The Brackley-based squad arrived in Brazil needing to execute a clean race to officially wrap up the constructors' championship, but quickly found themselves battling a highly unpredictable wet-dry track. 
Both George Russell and newly crowned drivers' champion Kimi ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0000
How Istanbul is revamping its F1 circuit to clinch long-term future
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But that balancing act also applies to the calendar ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:39:16 +0000
Mercedes technical director details the psychological toll of F1 underperformance
In Formula 1, PR-trained executives routinely frame losing seasons as "learning opportunities" and promise that the team will quickly bounce back. But Mercedes technical director James Allison recently stripped away that polished narrative to reveal the psychological reality of a championship drought.
Following a historic run of eight consecutive constructors' championships, Mercedes endured ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:33:19 +0000
James Allison admits flawed “Update 18” made the Mercedes W17 a “handful”
Mercedes stormed out of the gates in 2026, quickly establishing a dominant lead that ultimately secured both the drivers' and constructors' championships. But as the season nears its conclusion, the performance gap between the W17 and the rest of the grid has visibly shrunk.
According to Mercedes technical director James Allison, this convergence was not just a natural result of rivals catching ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 23:12:53 +0000
Oscar Piastri: You've got to "manhandle" McLaren's F1 car to find its potential
Oscar Piastri says McLaren's 2026 Formula 1 car has to be "manhandled" to be quick, describing the MCL40 as a car that punishes drivers the moment they are not at the limit.
The Australian driver has endured a difficult campaign after fighting for the title last year. He has two podiums in Japan and Miami, and sits seventh in the drivers' standings with three races to go.
While speaking to ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:39:40 +0000
‘Lewis suspected a conspiracy’ – Nico Rosberg explains how Lewis Hamilton F1 rivalry went awry at Mercedes
When Lewis Hamilton joined Nico Rosberg at Mercedes for the 2013 Formula 1 season, it was a feel-good story: two long-time friends becoming team-mates.
However, their amicable relationship soon turned sour, as Mercedes dominated the world championship’s early turbo hybrid era from 2014 and title battles turned into intra-team duels.
The first signs of tension appeared early, and in the ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:30:03 +0000
Topps celebrates Lewis Hamilton’s 400th F1 start with limited NOW card
Topps has released a Topps NOW trading card in celebration of Lewis Hamilton's 400th Formula 1 start, which came at the São Paulo Grand Prix last weekend.
The Ferrari driver became only the second driver in the championship's history to reach the milestone, after Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, who got there in 2024.
Topps announced the card on Instagram on Friday, saying: "Lewis Hamilton ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:24:23 +0000
Mercedes technical director warns F1 teams won’t “lie down” over 2027 downforce cuts
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Early reports indicate the governing body is targeting a reduction of 20 to 50 points of downforce for the 2027 ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:14:36 +0000
Mercedes and Audi unveil adidas collections for F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Mercedes and Audi have unveiled special adidas fan collections for the upcoming Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Mercedes' range is called "Neon Lights", while Audi's is named "After Hours". Both collections are available now through adidas.com, and the pieces listed on the brand's US store range in price from $30 to $200.
The most expensive items are the outerwear. Mercedes' Las Vegas jacket ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:32:50 +0000
Max Verstappen signs ambassador deal with Dutch technical group VDK
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has become the new ambassador of the VDK Group, a Dutch group of installation and technical companies that is expanding across Europe.
The Dutchman will play a prominent role in the company's international branding over the coming years and will feature in its communications and marketing campaigns.
VDK was founded in 2013 as a Dutch group of ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:03:24 +0000
Kimi Antonelli meets Italian president Sergio Mattarella
"To President Mattarella, with great admiration," signed Kimi Antonelli.
The new Formula 1 world champion is in the middle of a whirlwind of meetings, events and celebrations for the world title he won two weeks ago at the Mexico Grand Prix, with which he ended a title drought for an Italian driver to win the world championship dating back to 1953.
Antonelli, together with his parents Marco ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:37:42 +0000
George Russell is “looking down the barrel” of Kimi Antonelli’s raw pace, says James Allison
For an established Formula 1 driver, being beaten by a 20-year-old team-mate can sometimes lead to garage politics and excuses. For George Russell, the 2026 season delivered exactly that high-pressure scenario as Kimi Antonelli stormed to the world championship in the sister Mercedes W17.
But rather than deflecting blame after a season marred by mechanical misfortune and driving errors, Russell ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:10:30 +0000
McLaren to upgrade MCL40 car at its bogey F1 track Las Vegas
McLaren will introduce upgrades to its MCL40 at Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the new parts labelled as “the foundation for next year’s car”.
The team launched its 2027 front wing concept in Brazil, with team principal Andrea Stella describing it as an improvement for driveability and predictability; McLaren returned to form at Interlagos, with Lando Norris clinching pole ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:09:51 +0000
James Allison reveals the "very adventurous" trick behind Kimi Antonelli's F1 title
Mercedes technical director James Allison has explained how Kimi Antonelli's bold use of the tools on his steering wheel helped him become Formula 1's youngest world champion.
The Italian driver secured the 2026 title at the Mexican Grand Prix at the age of 20, in only his second season in F1, and has won nine grands prix so far this year.
Speaking on the NU Silver Arrows Radio Show, Allison ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:56:05 +0000
Guenther Steiner suggests Mark Webber became too involved in Oscar Piastri’s career
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mark Webber may have become too involved in Oscar Piastri’s career in the second half of 2025, before the McLaren driver decided he wanted to “do this on my own”.
Piastri and Webber announced after the São Paulo Grand Prix that they had mutually agreed to end their management agreement, which began in 2019 and saw the ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:20:10 +0000
“I was getting beat up” – How Daniel Ricciardo burned out on ‘humiliating’ F1 return
As Daniel Ricciardo joined the Beyond The Grid podcast last month, he sounded more grounded, almost wiser. Two years away from Formula 1’s limelight have provided the Australian with the time he required for introspection, allowing him to view his final years in the championship from a new angle.
Those final years were a struggle. After losing his McLaren seat, Ricciardo returned to his old ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:06:56 +0000
Damon Hill: Ferrari has a “political problem” as Lewis Hamilton “rebuilt himself”
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur recently insisted that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc "left my room joking together" following a private meeting in Brazil to clear the air. But 1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill is not buying the sudden harmony at Maranello.
According to Hill, the Scuderia is actively masking a rift. Analysing the fallout from the recent triple-header, Hill pointed to a ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:25:05 +0000
Las Vegas GP reveals neon sign-inspired trophy design
The Las Vegas Grand Prix has unveiled a new trophy design for next weekend’s Formula 1 round, inspired by the city and its neon lights.
The 3.6kg, 56cm-tall winners’ trophy took six months to develop and build and emulates the neon signs synonymous with the Las Vegas strip that the circuit is based around.
The trophy contains 122 lights puts a new meaning to ‘seeing your name in ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:09:45 +0000
Mercedes could only gamble on Kimi Antonelli because of George Russell, Toto Wolff told staff
Mercedes would not have been able to take the risk of promoting Kimi Antonelli without already having George Russell, according to a message Toto Wolff sent to the entire team.
Antonelli joined Mercedes in 2025 after seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton moved to Ferrari. In only his second season in the series, the Italian driver became the youngest world champion in the history of F1 ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:30:07 +0000
Toto Wolff offered his resignation during Mercedes’ struggles, but his boss refused
In motorsport, extended periods of failure usually result in swift executive turnover. But when Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff attempted to hold himself accountable for the team's struggles in recent years, his boss flatly refused to let him walk away. 
Speaking at the 2026 Golden Steering Wheel awards in Berlin, Wolff provided a glimpse into the internal corporate dynamics at ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:37:04 +0000
Red Bull F1 car takes on MotoGP bike, rally car and snowmobile in extreme ice race
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Former MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa won, riding a KTM MotoGP bike on the custom frozen lake course.
The event, held in Eagle River, Wisconsin, brought five motorsport disciplines together on the same grid. Each machine ran on custom studded tyres, and Red ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:25:26 +0000
"It's horribly painful" - Williams drops 2026 car upgrades to benefit 2027
Williams F1 team boss James Vowles says it was "horribly painful" for the squad to forego 2026 aero upgrades and save the resources for 2027 instead.
Williams has been forced into playing the long game for some time now, but was hoping its progress behind the scenes in 2025 would carry over into the new regulations. Instead, Williams faced a huge wake-up call as the huge workload required to ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:15:32 +0000
The Kimi Antonelli you don't know: Inside the Mercedes garage with F1's new world champion
Mercedes mechanics have learned to watch their backs. Not because of the dangers of a pitstop, but because of Kimi Antonelli. Formula 1's newly crowned world champion has a rather unusual habit. He approaches members of his crew, greets them and, when they least expect it, gives their nipples a pinch - so nobody appears to be safe!
It is just one of the many practical jokes through which the ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:05:51 +0000
F1 driver contracts: How long is each driver tied down for?
The details in a Formula 1 driver contract is highly-guarded information, but often the length of the deal is released to the wider world.
Here is how long each F1 driver contract is believed to be and therefore what moves could be possible and when in the future.
McLaren
Lando Norris – 2030
The reigning F1 world champion recently announced a new four-year contract with McLaren which ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:32:20 +0000
Guenther Steiner suggests Max Verstappen could be better suited to lead Ferrari
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has questioned whether Lewis Hamilton is the driver to turn Ferrari's fortunes around, suggesting Max Verstappen might be better suited to the role.
Hamilton joined Ferrari in 2025 after a successful 12-year stint with Mercedes, during which time he won six of his seven world titles.
After a tricky first season with Ferrari, the ...Keep reading
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:00:04 +0000
Guenther Steiner warns Oscar Piastri's McLaren future could be at risk after 2027
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has warned that Oscar Piastri could find his McLaren future under threat if he has another season like 2026.
Piastri, who fought for the world title in 2025, has endured a much tougher campaign this time around and is out of the fight for second in the championship with three rounds to go. 
Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner was ...Keep reading
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:44:49 +0000
Toto Wolff reflects on Mercedes’ non-title years: ‘We weren’t complete losers’
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the squad wasn’t “complete losers” in its four years without a Formula 1 world title.
The Silver Arrows claimed their ninth constructors’ championship on Sunday at the Brazilian Grand Prix, one week after Kimi Antonelli became F1’s youngest world drivers’ champion.
Mercedes came out on top as F1 switched to new chassis and power unit ...Keep reading
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:25:35 +0000
Laurent Mekies: Brazil was Isack Hadjar’s “best race” for Red Bull
The 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix was a monumental weekend for Red Bull Racing. While Max Verstappen stole the headlines with a logic-defying charge from 21st to finish second, his team-mate Isack Hadjar quietly delivered what team principal Laurent Mekies believes is his most impressive drive yet. 
Securing a double podium for the Milton Keynes squad, Hadjar finished third at Interlagos after ...Keep reading
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:41:01 +0000
F1 Academy champion Alisha Palmowski reveals key lesson from Max Verstappen
Alisha Palmowski says the biggest lesson of her F1 Academy title year came from simply watching four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen at work.
The Briton, who races for Campos Racing as part of Red Bull's junior programme, clinched the 2026 F1 Academy title in Austin, with one round still to run in the all-female racing series.
Palmowski made her F1 Academy debut as the wildcard entry ...Keep reading
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:35:22 +0000
Tsolov named Red Bull, Racing Bulls reserve driver after missing out on 2027 F1 race seat
Nikola Tsolov has been named as reserve driver for both Red Bull and Racing Bulls for the 2027 Formula 1 season having missed out on a full-time drive.
The 19-year-old Bulgarian had been linked to a step up from F2 to replace Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls in 2027, but after weeks of speculation the Faenza-based squad put rumours to rest by confirming the New Zealander would continue alongside ...Keep reading
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:19:49 +0000
Fred Vasseur: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc “left my room joking together”
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has shut down speculation of ongoing friction between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, confirming the two drivers resolved their issues during a private sit-down discussion ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix.
The internal dynamic at Ferrari has been under scrutiny following the team's opening-lap clash in Mexico, but the chaotic, rain-soaked race at ...Keep reading
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:15:29 +0000
The impressive stats underpinning Liam Lawson's career-saving F1 season
Racing Bulls has finally announced Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will stay put for the 2027 season, ending a long-running saga as the team and the wider Red Bull company weighed up keeping Lawson on board for another year or promoting the next prospect in the pipeline, F2 frontrunner Nikola Tsolov.
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Ralf Schumacher questions Lewis Hamilton's leadership as he issues Max Verstappen warning
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes Max Verstappen would find life at Mercedes "very difficult" and has argued that Lewis Hamilton has never learned to run a team.
On Sky Sports Germany's Backstage Boxengasse podcast, Schumacher said that Verstappen's deep involvement in the technical side of Red Bull would likely not carry over easily to another team such as Mercedes.
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:38:07 +0000
George Russell launches karting academy
Formula 1 star George Russell has launched a karting academy in partnership with Silverstone to make motorsport more accessible and discover the next young superstar. 
The eight-time grand prix winner launched his GR63 Karting Academy on Thursday with it open to boys and girls aged eight to nine, based at the kart track in Silverstone.
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:18:46 +0000
Ayrton Senna's 1994 Williams F1 car heads to auction with $6million estimate
A Williams FW16 driven by three-time Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna in his final season in the series is going under the hammer in New York.
RM Sotheby's is offering chassis FW16B-01 in Sotheby's 'The Now & Contemporary Evening Auction', with an estimate of $4million to $6million (£2.95million to £4.45million). It is the first time the car has been put up for public sale.
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:43:09 +0000
Liam Lawson retained by Racing Bulls for 2027 alongside Arvid Lindblad
Racing Bulls has confirmed Liam Lawson will stay with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season, partnering Arvid Lindblad for a second year.
Lawson and Lindblad formed a formidable duo this year as they propelled Racing Bulls to fifth in the constructors' championship, which is set to be the Anglo-Italian team's best-ever result.
But despite accounting for 89 points, twice the number ...Keep reading
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:05:10 +0000
George Russell launches fully-funded GR63 Karting Academy at Silverstone
Motorsport has an alarming financial barrier to entry, with seasons of junior karting frequently running deep into the six figures. Mercedes Formula 1 star George Russell is taking direct action to change that.
Russell officially announced the launch of the GR63 Academy, a grassroots karting initiative created in partnership with Silverstone and the British Racing Drivers' Club. The programme ...Keep reading
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:35:02 +0000
Max Verstappen on Ferrari clashes: "I would never sign two number-one drivers"
Although Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Frederic Vasseur spoke to Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc on Thursday evening in Sao Paulo to clear the air, an extraordinary amount had already been said and written about the Ferrari clash in Mexico.
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:05:37 +0000
Final Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss heads to auction for over $6million
The final Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss to leave the factory is back on the market, with RM Sotheby's valuing the roofless speedster at more than $6million (£4.5million).
The car, chassis number 75, is in the auction house's online Sealed December sale, with bidding open from 25 November until 2 December.
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:31:56 +0000
George Russell credits Toto Wolff's loyalty for Mercedes' F1 title return: "Nobody was hired or fired"
George Russell says Toto Wolff's refusal to change Mercedes during the difficult years of the ground effect era is a big reason the team is back on top of Formula 1.
The Brackley outfit sealed its ninth constructors' title at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, its first since the end of its run of eight in a row in 2021. From 2022 to 2025, it went four seasons with little success as it ...Keep reading
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:01:07 +0000
Bruno Senna reveals plans to put Kimi Antonelli behind the wheel of Ayrton Senna's F1 car
Former Formula 1 driver Bruno Senna says he wants to give Kimi Antonelli the chance to drive one of Ayrton Senna's cars next year, after the 2026 world champion visited the family's estate in Brazil.
Antonelli arrived at the estate days after clinching his maiden F1 championship at the Mexican Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver in the history of the series to win the title.
Speaking on ...Keep reading
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:55:02 +0000
Max Verstappen questions Ferrari’s decision to let Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc race freely
Following his impressive win at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Max Verstappen said he would never put two number one drivers together if he were a team principal of Ferrari. He believes the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc gifted him the win in Mexico.
The Ferrari pair fought hard on the opening lap at the Mexico City Grand Prix, and Verstappen took advantage of the clash ...Keep reading
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:48:50 +0000
Lewis Hamilton loses most marketable athlete crown as Charles Leclerc moves ahead
Lewis Hamilton has lost his place at the top of sport's marketability rankings, and has slipped behind his own Ferrari team-mate too.
The seven-time world champion topped SportsPro's annual list of the 50 Most Marketable Athletes last year, but has dropped to 22nd in the 2026 edition, which was created with data from NorthStar Solutions Group.
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Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:14:59 +0000
Kimi Antonelli keeps F1 title promise with Italian flag hair at Mercedes factory
Kimi Antonelli has kept his word. Mercedes' new world champion arrived at the team's Brackley factory this week with his hair dyed green, white and red, the colours of the Italian flag, as the team celebrated its successful season at its headquarters.
Mercedes posted a video of the moment on social media on Wednesday, showing Antonelli meeting members of the team to laughter, with Toto Wolff ...Keep reading
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:55:48 +0000