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Mercedes Austin upgrades run on both cars as title nears
Mercedes will run their latest aerodynamic package on both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell's cars at the United States Grand Prix, ending the split specification used in Singapore. Antonelli could clinch the Drivers' Championship on Sunday, while Mercedes hold a 134-point constructors' lead over Ferrari.
22 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.
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.
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
British Grand Prix 2026: Leclerc Wins as Safety Car Rules Face Scrutiny
Charles Leclerc claimed a historic 250th win for Ferrari at the British Grand Prix, while a late-race Safety Car and ongoing debates over technical regulations dominated the weekend's narrative.
3 Oct 2026
Mercedes Targets Power Unit Fixes Ahead of Hungarian GP
Mercedes has identified a software bug as the cause of recent power unit issues and expects a resolution for the Hungarian Grand Prix. George Russell, currently 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli, describes the 2026 season as his most challenging psychological battle to date.
3 Oct 2026
Lewis Hamilton: Set-up Miscalculation Stalls Silverstone Momentum
Lewis Hamilton finished third at the British Grand Prix after a front-wing set-up error caused severe understeer. Despite the frustration, Hamilton remains optimistic about Ferrari's development direction, having narrowed the gap to championship leader Kimi Antonelli to 32 points.
3 Oct 2026
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris Praise Kimi Antonelli’s 2026 Season Performance
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have praised 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli for his consistent performance in the 2026 F1 season. Despite leading the championship, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff maintains that it is too early to declare a title favorite as the season resumes in late August.
3 Aug 2026
Hungarian GP Grid Penalties Reshape Starting Order
Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli have received three-place grid penalties for the Hungarian Grand Prix, promoting Lando Norris to pole position. The penalties, issued for impeding and yellow flag infractions respectively, shuffle the top ten ahead of the final race before the summer break.
2 Aug 2026
George Russell Faces Power Unit Change After Hungarian GP Qualifying Leak
George Russell will start the Hungarian Grand Prix with a new power unit after a water leak caused by a kerb strike ended his qualifying session early. The Mercedes driver avoids a grid penalty, but the incident highlights ongoing reliability struggles within the team.