Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Esteban Ocon was dropped by Haas during the Mexico City Grand Prix after a dispute with race engineer Laura Mueller, ending his 2026 season. The 30-year-old Frenchman now lacks a confirmed seat for 2027, having scored only seven points this year.
Breaking from the paddock
Max Verstappen rejected Johnny Herbert's claim that he threatened Liam Lawson's Red Bull seat after their Mexican GP collision. The Dutchman dismissed the former driver's comments as irrelevant, noting that he and Lawson have already resolved the incident.
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
Fernando Alonso finished 12th at the Brazilian Grand Prix after front wing damage from Oliver Bearman. Despite the setback, he noted the AMR26 was competitive in wet conditions, losing only four tenths per lap to Mercedes drivers.
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
