Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Mercedes leads the 2026 constructors' championship with 630 points, holding a 126-point advantage over Ferrari. To secure the ninth title, the Silver Arrows must outscore the Scuderia by at least three points in the upcoming Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Breaking from the paddock
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and his wife Alexandra welcomed their first child, a daughter named Bianca, on November 3, 2026. The news follows Leclerc's fourth-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix and drew congratulations from fellow drivers and celebrities.
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 | 144 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 107 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 83 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 42 |
| 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
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history at 20 years old after securing the title at the Mexico Grand Prix. He finished the campaign with nine Grand Prix victories, breaking the previous record held by Sebastian Vettel.
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
