Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Liam Lawson is expected to retain his Racing Bulls seat for 2027 after scoring 89 points and helping the team reach a historic fifth place. Nikola Tsolov will join as a reserve driver instead of taking a full-time spot, with final approval pending from Red Bull shareholders.
Breaking from the paddock
Liam Lawson secured a third-place grid start at the 2026 Brazil Grand Prix after penalties moved him up from fifth. The result strengthens Racing Bulls' Constructors' Championship position, but speculation persists that Red Bull may promote Nikola Tsolov for 2027, creating uncertainty about Lawson's
Practice, qualifying, race
2026 World Championship
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 390 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 279 |
| 3 | George Russell | 262 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 261 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 251 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 246 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 152 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 122 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 87 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 42 |
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 652 |
| 2 | Scuderia Ferrari | 512 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 415 |
| 4 | McLaren Racing | 398 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 112 |
| 6 | Alpine F1 Team | 69 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 31 |
| 8 | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 28 |
| 9 | Williams F1 Team | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin F1 Team | 7 |
Beyond the lap times
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history at 20 years old after securing the title at the Mexico Grand Prix. He finished the campaign with nine Grand Prix victories, breaking the previous record held by Sebastian Vettel.
Aero, power units, rules
McLaren is the only team introducing new parts at Interlagos, featuring a new front wing, rear wing, beam wing, and floor. The upgrade package aims to improve the MCL40 performance as Lando Norris seeks to end a five-race podium drought.
In their own words
