Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Kimi Antonelli secured the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship with 390 points, leading Mercedes to a constructors' title. Max Verstappen finished second with 279 points, while George Russell placed third after struggling with mechanical setbacks and pace compared to his teammate.
Breaking from the paddock
McLaren boss Andrea Stella expects upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix upgrades to complement the team's São Paulo package and establish a foundation for the 2027 car. The team currently sits fourth in the standings as they attempt to challenge Red Bull for third place.
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
Kimi Antonelli secured the 2026 Formula 1 championship at age 20 after winning nine grands prix this season. Mercedes technical director James Allison attributed the Italian driver's success to his adventurous use of steering wheel settings to manage car handling and tyre wear.
Aero, power units, rules
Lance Stroll retired from the Brazilian Grand Prix due to two separate battery problems, marking Aston Martin's third DNF of the triple-header. Honda engineer Shintaro Orihara admitted the root cause is unknown, creating pressure to resolve reliability issues before the 2027 season.
In their own words
