Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Mercedes driver George Russell lost a chance at victory at the Mexico Grand Prix due to energy deployment problems and a collision with Isack Hadjar. Toto Wolff expressed frustration over the recurring reliability issues that contributed to Russell finishing behind Kimi Antonelli.
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
McLaren debuts new front wing, rear wing, and floor components at the Brazil Grand Prix to regain momentum. Chief technical officer Peter Prodromou expects these updates to improve current performance and provide aerodynamic concepts for the 2027 challenger.
In their own words
