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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
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
Andrea Stella signals McLaren momentum shift in 2026 F1 title race
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella believes recent technical upgrades have reignited the team's championship potential as they head into the final 12 races of the 2026 F1 season.
3 Oct 2026
Ferrari Technical Outlook: Vasseur Targets Engine and Execution
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has outlined a plan to improve engine performance and operational execution to support Lewis Hamilton's title challenge against Kimi Antonelli as the 2026 season resumes.
3 Oct 2026
Hamilton Analyzes Mercedes Advantage Amidst Tight F1 Standings
Lewis Hamilton assesses the tight 2026 F1 standings, noting that Mercedes' reliability issues have kept him in contention despite the team's superior car speed.
3 Oct 2026
Lewis Hamilton Eyes 2026 Title Fight Ahead of Hungarian GP
Lewis Hamilton remains optimistic about his 2026 title chances, trailing leader Kimi Antonelli by 45 points as the season reaches the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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
Kimi Antonelli Claims Pole Position at Belgian Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen as Lando Norris dropped to 13th due to a grid penalty. The race begins Sunday at 2:00 PM.
3 Oct 2026
Kimi Antonelli Sets Pace in Spa Practice as Title Rivals Lag
Kimi Antonelli topped second practice at the Belgian Grand Prix, outpacing title rivals while Mercedes teammate George Russell struggled. The session was interrupted by red flags, and potential grid penalties loom for several teams due to technical and procedural breaches.
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.
31 Jul 2026
Technical Failure at Hungarian GP Sparks Criticism of Blue Flag Protocols
A failure in the electronic blue flag system at the Hungarian GP led to a collision between Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz, prompting criticism from team principals Toto Wolff and Andrea Stella regarding race management protocols.
30 Jul 2026
2026 F1 Mid-Season Driver Ratings: Antonelli Leads the Field
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 F1 championship at the summer break. The season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix on August 21-23, featuring a Sprint weekend.