Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
McLaren lost podium opportunities in Mexico City as Lando Norris struggled in dirty air behind George Russell and Charles Leclerc. Meanwhile, Honda confirmed that Aston Martin's power unit faced unexpected cooling stress at the high-altitude Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Breaking from the paddock
Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula 1 world championship with a third place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20-year-old became the first Italian to win the title in 73 seasons, overcoming early season struggles and sponsor backlash following his promotion to Mercedes.
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
