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Red Bull resurgence adds to Wolff's full-on fight warning
Toto Wolff says Red Bull's late-season resurgence has made them part of a full-on fight he expects at the front of Formula 1 into 2027. Mercedes are closing on a championship double, with Kimi Antonelli able to clinch the drivers' title as early as the United States Grand Prix. Red Bull head to Austin chasing a third straight win after Max Verstappen's back-to-back victories.
20 Oct 2026
19 Oct 2026
Mercedes Upgrades Assessment Confirms New Specification for Austin Race Weekend
Mercedes ran split car specifications at the Singapore Grand Prix to evaluate recent aerodynamic developments on the W17. Toto Wolff confirmed that both drivers are expected to race the newer package at the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
18 Oct 2026
United States GP Austin schedule, title stakes, and weather breakdown
Formula 1 arrives in Texas for the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas, where Kimi Antonelli holds a mathematical chance to clinch the 2026 title. The weekend schedule features traditional practice sessions and qualifying before Sunday's 8pm UK race start, with high temperatures and a 50 percent rain risk forecast.
17 Oct 2026
Haas Driver Lineup Rejects Ferrari B-Team Label After Camara Signing
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu has dismissed claims that his squad is turning into a Ferrari B-team following the signing of Rafael Camara for 2027. Camara will partner fellow Ferrari junior Oliver Bearman under fully independent selection choices by Haas management.
16 Oct 2026
Laurent Mekies Signs Red Bull Extension Through 2031 Following Back-to-Back Wins
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has signed a five-year contract extension keeping him in charge until 2031. The deal follows consecutive race victories in Malaysia and Singapore as the team closes in on third place in the Constructors' Championship.
7 Oct 2026
FIA Under Scrutiny Following Power Unit Software Failure at Wet Sepang
David Croft has criticized the FIA after a software calibration glitch caused widespread power unit shutdowns during the wet formation lap at Sepang. The governing body has initiated a technical review into hybrid energy management mappings ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.
6 Oct 2026
Verstappen Claims Red Bull-Ford Maiden Win Amid FIA Software Glitch and Tyre Chaos in Malaysia
Max Verstappen claimed Red Bull-Ford's first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia following pre-race software chaos and high-stakes tyre strategy decisions. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished second to extend his points lead, while Lewis Hamilton recovered to secure third on the podium.
5 Oct 2026
FIA Technical Analysis: Why Energy Constraints Caused Formation Lap Failures at Sepang
An FIA software update resolved an unprecedented hybrid energy glitch that halted cars during the wet formation laps at Sepang. The technical failure stemmed from low turbo spooling and strict energy limits following the elimination of the MGU-H.
4 Oct 2026
Mercedes Upgrades Falter at Sepang as Verstappen Takes Bahrain GP Pole
Mercedes struggled in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as aerodynamic upgrades introduced straight-line drag and severe understeer. Max Verstappen claimed pole position ahead of Lewis Hamilton, while Kimi Antonelli and George Russell qualified fourth and eighth respectively.
3 Oct 2026
Mercedes Accepts Responsibility for Antonelli’s Silverstone Mechanical Failure
Mercedes has taken responsibility for a wheel-shield failure that cost Kimi Antonelli a potential win at the British Grand Prix. The incident, combined with a track-limits penalty, resulted in a non-score for the championship leader, narrowing his lead over George Russell to 25 points.
3 Oct 2026
Leclerc Wins British GP as Antonelli’s Championship Lead Shrinks
Charles Leclerc claimed victory at the British Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished outside the points due to mechanical failure. George Russell’s second-place finish reduces the title gap to 25 points ahead of the next round at Spa-Francorchamps.
3 Oct 2026
British GP Safety Car Error: FIA Technical Analysis
The FIA has confirmed that a software error caused an incorrect 'Safety Car In This Lap' message during the British GP. The race finished under the Safety Car to comply with regulations requiring a full lap after unlapping.