Practice, qualifying, race
Grand Prix race reports, qualifying recaps and practice notes from every F1 weekend, with results, key moments and what they mean for the title fight.
TOSFED president Eren Uclertopragi announced new management for Istanbul Park to improve fan experiences and infrastructure. The federation plans to double paddock capacity and host 30 weeks of annual experience events to ensure the circuit meets modern Formula 1 standards.
Formula One Management confirmed that Imola will not host a backup race for the 2026 season, allowing the Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi finale to proceed as scheduled.
Max Verstappen secured his eighth consecutive podium by finishing second at the Brazilian Grand Prix despite severe handling problems.
Kimi Antonelli lost control of his Mercedes on lap 20 of the Brazilian Grand Prix due to a rear geometry issue, ending his race. Despite the DNF, he remains top of the drivers' standings with 390 points as Mercedes secured the constructors' title.
Charles Leclerc was penalized five seconds for colliding with Liam Lawson in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, dropping him from seventh to eighth. The FIA stewards ruled the contact gave Leclerc an on-track advantage, while Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman also received penalties for unsafe pit releases.
George Russell recovered from a grid drop and a spin to finish fourth at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, helping Mercedes secure the Constructors Championship. His teammate Kimi Antonelli claimed the Drivers title while Russell praised the team's perfect race strategy despite late tyre issues.
Lando Norris won the Brazilian Grand Prix to secure McLaren's first victory since Zandvoort. Mercedes clinched its ninth constructors championship with three races remaining, extending its lead over Ferrari to 140 points.
George Russell stated that racing in the heavy rain seen during Brazilian GP qualifying carries a very high chance of a catastrophic incident. The 2026 ruleset removes DRS, making overtaking difficult, while forecast rain may force safety car deployments due to severe visibility issues.
Lando Norris secured his 20th career pole position at the Brazilian Grand Prix, beating George Russell by 0.204 seconds in wet conditions. Engine penalties forced Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen to start from the back of the grid, reshaping the race order.
Max Verstappen will start 21st at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after Red Bull fitted a new power unit to his car. The Dutch driver noted that the lack of DRS makes overtaking difficult, comparing the challenge to the Mexico City circuit.
George Russell secured a 0.204-second advantage over Lando Norris for Brazilian Grand Prix pole, but a five-place grid penalty for an engine change drops him to seventh.
Formula 1 has extended the São Paulo Grand Prix contract to 2035, adding five years to the previous deal. CEO Stefano Domenicali highlighted the circuit's history and the passion of Brazilian fans, who have produced 33 F1 drivers.
Heavy rain forced the FIA to deploy a red flag at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after just two minutes of qualifying. With no valid lap times set, the grid remains undetermined as a 63 percent chance of rain threatens the Sunday race.