ICAscheduleshearingforAudiappealoverTsunodaItalianGPpenalty
The International Court of Appeal will hear Audi's challenge to the Italian Grand Prix stewards' decision not to penalize Yuki Tsunoda for causing an extra formation lap.
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Nikola Tsolov Named Reserve Driver for Red Bull and Racing Bulls in 2027
Nikola Tsolov will serve as the official reserve driver for Red Bull and Racing Bulls in 2027, following the confirmation that Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad retain their race seats. The 19-year-old Bulgarian joins an extensive development program to prepare for F1 while finishing his F2 campaign.
George Russell launches GR63 Karting Academy at Silverstone
George Russell opened the GR63 Karting Academy at Silverstone to identify young talent for a fully funded championship. The program targets drivers aged eight and nine, starting with £25 sessions and culminating in a complete 2028 campaign for the winner.
Lando Norris wins São Paulo Grand Prix as champagne bottle shatters on podium
Lando Norris won the São Paulo Grand Prix from pole position, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen. His celebration was marred when his champagne bottle shattered and he stumbled into fireworks, though he confirmed his ear was unharmed.
Kimi Antonelli leads F1 title race as Middle East races proceed
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Formula 1 championship by 111 points over Max Verstappen as geopolitical tensions ease. The Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix are expected to proceed, with Las Vegas serving as a backup if security concerns arise.
Mercedes wins ninth constructors title after four-year drought
Mercedes secured its ninth constructors championship at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, ending a four-year drought. George Russell credits Toto Wolff's decision to maintain staff stability during the 2022 to 2025 struggles as the key factor in the team's return to Formula 1 dominance.
Racing Bulls delays Liam Lawson confirmation amid Red Bull power struggle
Racing Bulls has not confirmed Liam Lawson for next season despite his ninth-place finish with 89 points. CEO Laurent Mekies deflects responsibility to shareholders, while team principal Alan Permane admits the delay causes driver frustration.
Lewis Hamilton drops to 22nd in SportsPro marketability rankings
Lewis Hamilton fell to 22nd in the 2026 SportsPro marketability list, dropping behind Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, who rose to ninth.
Leclerc receives five-second penalty for contact with Lawson at Interlagos
Charles Leclerc was penalized five seconds for contact with Liam Lawson at the Brazilian Grand Prix, dropping him behind his rival in the final classification. Drivers like Lando Norris and Max Verstappen criticized the ruling as overly strict for a minor interaction.
Red Bull loses key engineers as Verstappen trails Antonelli in championship
Red Bull Racing faces a critical technical crisis as Max Verstappen trails Kimi Antonelli by 111 points. The team has lost chief designers and engineers to rivals, leaving a hollowed-out staff to manage the car while leadership changes disrupt long-term development plans.
F1 confirms Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will proceed after Imola halt
F1 confirmed that Qatar and Abu Dhabi will host their races, ending the season as planned after Imola halted preparations. All 11 teams support the schedule, and F1 avoided a $10 to 15 million cost by not activating the Italian back-up.
Max Verstappen says he will quit F1 if he stops believing he is the best driver
Max Verstappen declared he would leave Formula 1 immediately if he lost faith in being the best driver. The four-time champion made the statement before the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, where he finished second from 21st place to stay 17 points ahead of George Russell.
Toto Wolff says Mercedes F1 title email was internal
Toto Wolff clarified that his 1,000-word email to Mercedes staff after Kimi Antonelli won the drivers' title was meant to stay internal. Bradley Lord shared it on LinkedIn, highlighting the team's ninth constructors' championship and Antonelli's 390 points.