Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Kimi Antonelli clinched the drivers' title in Mexico as Mercedes secured the constructors' championship in Brazil. Despite the double victory, Mercedes only outscored Red Bull by one point since the summer break as technical regulations drive parity among the top teams.
Breaking from the paddock
Ralf Schumacher argues that Lewis Hamilton lacks the speed to lead Ferrari, citing Charles Leclerc's recent dominance. Despite a tense clash in Mexico, team principal Fred Vasseur says the drivers resolved their issues, leaving both in close championship contention.
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
Max Verstappen gained 14 positions in five laps to finish second at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, a recovery Red Bull principal Laurent Mekies says no simulator could predict. The result secures his second place in the Drivers' Championship with 279 points, trailing Kimi Antonelli by 111 points.
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
