Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso both retired within six laps of the Mexico Grand Prix start after abnormal pressure levels in the power unit systems caused failures. Honda engineer Shintaro Orihara attributed the cooling circuit issues to the high altitude of the track.
Breaking from the paddock
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest-ever world champion after clinching his maiden title at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Lewis Hamilton celebrated the achievement alongside former engineer Peter Bonnington following the race in Mexico.
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 | 150 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 105 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 79 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 43 |
| 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
Martin Brundle observes Oscar Piastri struggling to adapt to 2026 regulations after a strong 2025 season. Piastri currently sits seventh in the standings, trailing championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 221 points as McLaren faces car adaptability issues.
Aero, power units, rules
Bridgestone is mounting technical and commercial preparations to bid for the Formula 1 tire supply contract starting in 2029. Pirelli currently holds the exclusive contract through 2028, though the FIA plans to launch the next tender process around early 2027.
In their own words
