Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Max Verstappen set the fastest time in Brazilian GP Free Practice 3, beating Kimi Antonelli by 0.025 seconds. However, he faces a back-of-grid start due to power unit changes, while Lewis Hamilton struggled with mechanical issues and finished 12th.
Breaking from the paddock
George Russell will drop five places on the grid for the Brazilian Grand Prix due to a Mercedes engine change. The driver has faced significant reliability issues this season, suffering technical setbacks in 14 of the 19 races held so far.
Practice, qualifying, race
2026 World Championship
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 380 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 261 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 259 |
| 4 | George Russell | 250 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 245 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 221 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 144 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 107 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 83 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 42 |
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 630 |
| 2 | Scuderia Ferrari | 504 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 380 |
| 4 | McLaren Racing | 371 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 104 |
| 6 | Alpine F1 Team | 74 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 30 |
| 8 | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 23 |
| 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
