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Toto Wolff has defended George Russell following Kimi Antonelli’s championship triumph in Mexico, admitting Mercedes have not always given the Briton the car to perform this season. While Antonelli c…

George Russell has admitted that he feels mentally exhausted after repeatedly dealing with setbacks throughout the 2026 season, with the Mercedes driver revealing how difficult it has become to recov…

All Kimi Antonelli needed to do at the Mexico City Grand Prix was finish ninth. Instead, the new world champion chose to clinch the title with a late-braking lunge on Charles Leclerc into Turn 1, and…

George Russell has admitted he is mentally exhausted after a season in which he has repeatedly had to overcome challenges.The Mercedes driver started 2026 as the favourite for the title, but after a …

Liam Lawson has admitted that uncertainty surrounding his Formula 1 future is making it difficult to enjoy his recent performances, despite an encouraging run of results with Racing Bulls. The New Ze…

Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen have offered their advice to Rafael Camara ahead of his Formula 1 debut on home soil in Brazil, urging the young Brazilian to enjoy the occasion and avoid putting t…

Carlos Sainz has opened up about the difficulties he experienced during his time alongside Charles Leclerc at Ferrari, revealing that he received insults from some of the Monegasque driver's sup…

Let’s not sugarcoat it: George Russell had an incredibly tough 2026 campaign. With a magnet-like attraction to bad luck, the Briton spent a massive chunk of the season watching his 20-year-old team-m…

2026 Formula 1 champion Kimi Antonelli has opened up about his recent visit to Ayrton Senna's family home ahead of this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix.The Mercedes driver went to Fazenda Dois Lagos, …

Team members at the Qatar Grand Prix have reportedly been sent a list of protocols in case of an attack at the Lusail circuit. Yamaha have pulled out of the event over safety concerns, but MotoGP’s o…

From Lewis Hamilton's striking admission about Charles Leclerc to fresh information on Max Verstappen's potential grid penalty at Interlagos, here is today's F1 news roundup from GPblo…

New world champion Kimi Antonelli says he is treating the final races of the season as the beginnings of his campaign to retain the title next year.

Securing the 2026 world drivers' championship at just 20 years and 68 days old is a massive, history-book-shattering achievement. But for Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the most overwhelming part of the Mexi…

Kimi Antonelli's historic afternoon at the Mexico City Grand Prix almost ended in retirement, with Mercedes revealing that a mechanical problem threatened to stop the Italian just four laps befo…

George Russell explains why he left Mexico City early after Sunday's race.

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has responded to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff's claim that the era of the "ruthless" F1 driver is over.After Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli clinched his ma…

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest F1 champion last weekend in Mexico, as with four rounds to go, his closest rivals lost even a theoretical chance of challenging him for the title this year. The Ita…

Formula 1 heads to Interlagos this weekend with Kimi Antonelli arriving as world champion after clinching his first title at the Mexico Grand Prix.The 20-year-old became Formula 1’s youngest-ever wor…

Oscar Piastri accepted his Mexico City Grand Prix penalty for colliding with Arvid Lindblad on the basis of the Formula 1 driving standards guidelines - but suggested that those guidelines might need…

Kimi Antonelli has shown off his Ayrton Senna F1 tribute helmet.

Lewis Hamilton has made it clear that he has no intention of apologising for his outspoken comments during the Mexican Grand Prix, insisting that he will continue to express his frustrations openly d…

Mercedes' George Russell speaks about his season after team-mate Kimi Antonelli won the championship

Lewis Hamilton has come out on the attack after his clash with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc in Mexico.

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has admitted that his outspoken approach has made it harder for him to fit in at Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc, explaining that "it’s not so easy havi…

Pierre Gasly has joked that dealing with Helmut Marko when he was in the Red Bull ranks has prepared him for any pressure he might encounter in Formula 1. Speaking ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, …

Lewis Hamilton’s furious radio messages during the Mexico City Grand Prix have drawn severe criticism from former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher.While the clash between the Ferrari team-mates at th…

The first wet race with Formula 1’s 2026 cars did not exactly prove to be a resounding success. During the formation laps behind the safety car at the Sepang International Circuit, almost half the fi…

Lewis Hamilton maintains Ferrari needs further talks to iron out its rules of engagement, backing claims Charles Leclerc races him harder than drivers from rival teams.Hamilton and Leclerc came to bl…

Lewis Hamilton maintains Ferrari needs further talks to iron out its rules of engagement, backing claims Charles Leclerc races him harder than drivers from rival teams.Hamilton and Leclerc came to bl…

As the IndyCar Series prepares to head overseas for its newly announced international showcase in Barcelona, enthusiasm for taking the American open-wheel championship even further abroad is gatherin…

Max Verstappen has addressed concerns about the length of the F1 calendar.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that Charles Leclerc races him harder than other drivers, as frustration over their first-lap battle at the Mexican Grand Prix continues. The seven-time world champion als…

Fernando Alonso responds with Lewis Hamilton set to join him in F1's '400 club'.

Max Verstappen has jokingly recalled the celebrations that followed his first Formula 1 world championship while discussing the increased attention Kimi Antonelli is facing after securing his maiden …

If Rafa Camara felt any nerves about making his F1 debut earlier than expected, on home soil no less, then he didn't show it.The Ferrari junior has been drafted in to replace Esteban Ocon at Haas nex…

If Rafa Camara felt any nerves about making his F1 debut earlier than expected, on home soil no less, then he didn't show it.The Ferrari junior has been drafted in to replace Esteban Ocon at Haas nex…

Max Verstappen was in a joking mood ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, suggesting he has installed antivirus software on his Red Bull to avoid a repeat of the technical chaos seen earlier this season…

MotoGP’s eerie official press conference saw just one question about safety concerns, but it got a spectacular answer. The series is in the Middle East for the Qatar Grand Prix, but reports of rider …

Ferrari has confirmed that Charles Leclerc will miss Thursday's media day ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix following the birth of his first child.The Monegasque driver and his wife, Alexandra, annou…

The Qatar Grand Prix schedule has already been amended amid safety concerns around the race in the Middle East. Yamaha have already pulled all four of their factory and satellite riders out of the ev…

Oliver Bearman insists he is “not worried” by Rafael Camara’s arrival at Haas as he backed himself ahead of the challenge against his new teammate. Camara will make his Formula 1 debut on home soil a…

Ahead of the Mexico Grand Prix, Honda had already acknowledged that the race weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez – at 2,286 metres above sea level, the highest circuit on the Formula 1 calend…

Rafael Camara has admitted he was very surprised to receive a call-up by Haas to make his Formula 1 debut at his home race in Brazil, after receiving a late notice about the news. The Brazilian repla…

Rafael Camara has been picked to replace Esteban Ocon at Haas in F1. But who is he?

Aston Martin’s chief trackside officer Mike Krack has revealed that team members and their families are raising concerns over Formula 1’s upcoming Middle East races, admitting it is impossible to off…

Kimi Antonelli has returned to the grave of his F1 idol Ayrton Senna, this time as champion.

Max Verstappen believes that the clash involving Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in Mexico came from a problem bigger than either driver as he looked at Ferrari's approach to racing. Ferrari …

All the key BBC coverage details for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, which takes place from 6-8 November.

Ralf Schumacher has launched a scathing criticism of Lewis Hamilton after his clash with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc.

Max Verstappen has been expecting a grid penalty for an engine change for some time. With the Brazilian Grand Prix just around the corner, the question has once again arisen as to when Red Bull Racin…

Lance Stroll will miss Thursday's media day in Brazil as he recovers from illness.

Esteban Ocon has now been removed from a Formula 1 race seat ahead of schedule by two different teams in the space of three seasons. Haas's confirmation that he will not race again in 2026 leave…

Replacing a seven-time World Champion is arguably the most daunting task in modern motorsport. For Mercedes, the decision was made in a matter of seconds.Lewis Hamilton’s shock defection to Ferrari s…

Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1 world champion in 2026 at 20 years and 68 days old, breaking Sebastian Vettel's previous age record by more than three years. But does that make Antonelli the youngest…

Mercedes will not introduce its new ADUO engine upgrade during the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend, GPblog can confirm. That makes the Las Vegas Grand Prix the next opportunity to introduce the new part…

Bernie Ecclestone believes Kimi Antonelli will "turn into another Max Verstappen" within two to three years. The former Formula 1 boss made the prediction days after the Mercedes driver was…

Lance Stroll joins Charles Leclerc on the absentee list for Thursday's media day ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, as the Canadian continues to recover from a viral infection contracted in Mexi…

Fred Vasseur has admitted that Ferrari underestimated how hard it would be for Lewis Hamilton to join a team that worked in a completely different way. The Ferrari team principal gave the self-critic…

Formula 1 has reportedly taken all 11 teams through what would happen if they had to leave Qatar or Abu Dhabi in a hurry. At the same time, the equipment for both Gulf races is already on its way as …

Following the Mexico Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli has entered the history books as Formula 1’s youngest-ever world champion. The Italian has taken the record from Sebastian Vettel, who had already said…

Ferrari chairman John Elkann is reportedly irritated by the lap-one clash between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Several Italian outlets say the fallout has now rea…

Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer used Red Bull's junior history to explain why Liam Lawson's seat is not safe. Looking closely at that history, and it shows Faenza has dropped its leading score…

In Mexico, Kimi Antonelli wrote a remarkable chapter in both Formula 1 and Italian sporting history. He clinched his first world championship in a campaign defined not only by his speed, but also by …

Kimi Antonelli will wear a special helmet dedicated to Ayrton Senna at the São Paulo Grand Prix, his first race weekend as Formula 1 world champion. The Mercedes driver wants the design to mark 35 ye…

After Kimi Antonelli earned his maiden Formula 1 world title at the Mexico Grand Prix, Mercedes can add a ninth constructors’ trophy to its record in Brazil.The Silver Arrows have won 12 out of 19 gr…

After Kimi Antonelli earned his maiden Formula 1 world title at the Mexico Grand Prix, Mercedes can add a ninth constructors’ trophy to its record in Brazil.The Silver Arrows have won 12 out of 19 gr…

Alan Jones, the last Australian and first Williams driver to win the Formula 1 world title, dies at the age of 80.

Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz are not the only people in Formula 1 who are uneasy about ending the season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. BBC Sport reports that many people inside the sport, some of them a…

Lewis Hamilton will start his 400th Formula 1 Grand Prix at Interlagos on Sunday, and he says he wants to win it. Only Fernando Alonso has reached the mark before him. Hamilton gets there at the circ…

Alan Jones, who has died aged 80 after a short illness, could or should have been a multiple Formula 1 world champion.The 1980 title winner’s shock decision to quit at the end of 1981 opened the door…

Former F1 world champion Alan Jones passes away aged 80.

Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion, has died on the Gold Coast at the age of 80.In a statement released on behalf of Jones's family, his wife, Amanda Butler-Davis, said he died following a…

Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion and the first driver to win a title for Williams, has died aged 80 after a short illness. His family announced his death on 5 November, three days after …

Piero Ferrari, son of Scuderia founder Enzo Ferrari, says he wants to see Kimi Antonelli in Ferrari red. Days after Antonelli won the title with Mercedes, Luca di Montezemolo, Valentino Rossi and Ral…

2016 F1 world champion Nico Rosberg has called on Ferrari to take action following Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc's latest clash at the Mexico City GP, echoing the former's calls for Me…

Based on this season’s qualifying times, Max Verstappen would be on course for a lap of around 1:12.391 in Brazil. That is almost two seconds slower than his fastest qualifying lap at Interlagos in 2…

Max Verstappen will race in the colours of Brazil at this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix after revealing a special helmet for the race.The Red Bull driver has replaced his usual red, white and blue w…

Kimi Antonelli will arrive at Interlagos as the 2026 world champion this weekend, and he plans to use the occasion to pay tribute to his racing hero, Ayrton Senna.The Mercedes driver has confirmed he…

2026 Formula 1 champion Kimi Antonelli went from winning his maiden title to sitting in his hero's car in the space of two days.The Mercedes driver, who clinched the title at the Mexican Grand Prix l…

The Mercedes team will look a little different at this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with world champion Kimi Antonelli and George Russell switching to purple race suits instead of their usual blac…

Ferrari’s divisive opening lap at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez provided the ultimate gift to their rivals. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton's desperate wheel-to-wheel clash at Turn 4 fundamenta…

Riding in the slipstream is supposed to be the ultimate offensive weapon for a Formula 1 driver. But according to Lando Norris, the current technical regulations have turned the draft into something …

Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer agrees with the paddock view that Liam Lawson has done enough to keep his seat for 2027. However, in the same answer, he said Faenza's job is to keep promoting young…

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has suggested newly crowned F1 champion Kimi Antonelli would not have been afforded the same patience at Ferrari or Red Bull as he has received from the Silver Arro…

Any hopes Haas reserve driver Jack Doohan may have had of an F1 return this season have come to an end, with the American team set to reach the FIA's limit of four race drivers per season at the…

From Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux announcing the birth of their first child, to Lewis Hamilton's demands to the FIA following a chat with Max Verstappen, here are the main stories f…

Lewis Hamilton has suggested F1 2026's power units have the "worst engine profile setting" ever in the sport's history after lamenting his inability to overtake Max Verstappen in …

So far in 2026, Liam Lawson has been a clear standout performer in Formula 1’s midfield.Lawson has scored 83 points so far, nearly twice as many as second-best Pierre Gasly’s 42 – and that’s not even…

Kimi Antonelli met the Senna family ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. After becoming world champion on Sunday, the young Italian driver had another unforgettable day. The Mercedes driver does not ha…

Max Verstappen once again experienced issues with engine braking at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The Dutchman did not know what was causing these problems. Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix, w…

Marc Marquez has dismissed claims that he’s still motivated by former rival Valentino Rossi. The Spaniard is set to surpass his old Italian foe with a tenth world championship this season, which he’s…

Charles Leclerc has received messages of congratulations from across the Formula 1 sphere after he and his wife Alexandra announced the birth of their first child, a daughter named Bianca.The couple …

Leaked photos appear to confirm what has been suspected for some time: Red Bull Racing will have a new clothing sponsor from 2027 in a deal is worth many millions. It emerged several months ago that …

Sky Sports F1 has added new talent to its presenting team.

Premature celebrations are a dangerous distraction in Formula 1. Long before the lights went out for the Mexico City Grand Prix, the paddock had already mentally crowned Kimi Antonelli the 2026 World…

Honda has accepted responsibility for Aston Martin's double retirement at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The Japanese manufacturer admits it underestimated how much cooling its power unit would nee…

The 2026 Formula 1 season is now very much in its final stretch with this weekend’s Brazil Grand Prix marking the fourth-to-last round of the year.There is only one title up for grabs as well after K…

Lewis Hamilton shared a touching moment with his former F1 race engineer in Mexico City.

The owners of Liverpool FC is reportedly interested in purchasing a majority stake in the Cadillac F1 team.

The current tripleheader across America concludes with the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit. After Kimi Antonelli was crowned champion in Mexico, Mercedes could celebrate another champi…

Esteban Ocon's career as a Formula 1 race driver is over - at least for the foreseeable future - after falling out with Haas. Andrew Benson looks at what the future holds for the Frenchman.

Kimi Antonelli's car developed a late in Mexico, Mercedes has revealed.

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc and his wife, Alexandra Leclerc, have welcomed their first child together.The couple, who tied the knot in a private Monaco ceremony in February 2026, announc…

Fresh doubts have emerged over the future of Cadillac Formula 1's majority ownership amid reports Mark Walter's TWG Global is looking to offload some of its shares - with Liverpool FC owner Fenway Sp…

Charles Leclerc will definitely not be attending Thursday’s traditional media day ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, as GPblog reported earlier. The Ferrari driver is staying in Monaco, where he is e…

Ahead of the race weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez – at 2,286 metres above sea level, by far the highest circuit on the Formula 1 calendar – the discussion in the paddock largely revolved …

Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta explained that the team needs to fix the deployment issues that once again hurt George Russell at the start of the race in Mexico City. Resta began by …

Charles and Alexandra Leclerc have welcomed their first child.

Liam Lawson is fighting to retain his Racing Bulls F1 seat for 2027.

Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux's baby was born yesterday, the couple announced on social media. Leclerc has joined Sergio Perez, Nico Hulkenberg, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso as…

Daniel Ricciardo has delved into the reasons why he has been staying away from the Formula 1 paddock.Ricciardo’s F1 career ended after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, when the RB driver was replaced b…

The next round of the 2026 Formula 1 season takes place at Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Charles Leclerc may be absent from Thursday's media day in Brazil. The Ferrari driver is currently in Monaco, where he is awaiting the birth of his first child. Regardless, the Monegasque will n…

More details have emerged about Haas' decision to bench Esteban Ocon in Mexico.

Karun Chandhok gives his verdict on Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc's latest clash.

There's really not much reason to think otherwise: it looks increasingly likely that this could be the end of Esteban Ocon's active Formula 1 career. A career blessed with plenty of highlights, a han…

Qatar has withdrawn from hosting the rugby Nations Championship finals in 2028 and 2032. Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the country is pulling out of the agreement, which was reportedl…

There's really not much reason to think otherwise: it looks increasingly likely that this could be the end of Esteban Ocon's active Formula 1 career. A career blessed with plenty of highlights, a han…

Martin Brundle offers George Russell advice after his F1 title loss.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted to ‘letting George Russell down’ at Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix, with the Briton’s bid for victory derailed within seconds by a technical issue.Russe…

Colton Herta will be handed chance to earn his missing superlicence point with Cadillac in Brazil.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted to ‘letting George Russell down’ at Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix, with the Briton’s bid for victory derailed within seconds by a technical issue.Russe…

Cadillac test driver Colton Herta will conduct his sixth Friday practice session of the Formula 1 season at this weekend's Brazil Grand Prix to collect his missing FIA superlicence point required to …

McLaren has confirmed it will bring another upgrade to Brazil.

Crowning a 20-year-old World Champion is exactly the kind of legacy-defining achievement that forces an executive to evaluate their long-term future. For Toto Wolff, that evaluation is a daily routin…

Colton Herta will return to driving for Cadillac during FP1 at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. With this outing, he could secure his final FIA Super Licence point at the Interlagos circuit. Ahead of the Me…

Thunderstorms could shake up Saturday’s running at the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, while rain and a sharp drop in temperatures are forecast for Sunday at Interlagos. The early forecast suggests a…

The 20-year-old Italian is the youngest F1 world champion ever

Martin Brundle expects another flashpoint between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, warning that any internal talks within Ferrari following their clash in Mexico are unlikely to prevent a repeat. …

Having a podium-capable car means much less if you spend 71 laps hopelessly trapped in dirty air.That was the reality for McLaren at the Mexico City Grand Prix. A difficult Saturday qualifying sessio…

The opening lap of the Mexico City Grand Prix featured an intense, intra-team battle within Ferrari.Battling for the race lead, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton traded heavy, aggressive blows throu…

Cadillac test driver Colton Herta will conduct his sixth Friday practice session of the Formula 1 season at this weekend's Brazil Grand Prix to collect his missing FIA superlicence point required to …

Jenson Button has backed Liam Lawson to keep his Formula 1 seat, arguing that his consistency makes him a stronger option than potential replacement Nikola Tsolov if the team’s priority is scoring po…

The Brackley garage experienced the absolute extremes of motorsport at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez. While the team successfully crowned the youngest world drivers' champion in Formula 1 history …

Oscar Piastri insisted he 'couldn't do much more' to avoid the contact with Arvid Lindblad at the Mexico City Grand Prix that ultimately cost him a points finish. The McLaren driver cr…

F1 team Haas says Estaban Ocon will "no longer compete on its behalf in the 2026 world championship" after he was dropped for the Mexico Grand Prix.

Rafael Camara will make his F1 debut with Haas at this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

The Haas Formula 1 team has decided that Esteban Ocon will not race again for the squad, with 2027 rookie Rafael Camara getting an early debut this weekend on home soil.Following increasingly straine…

The Haas F1 team has decided Esteban Ocon will not race again for the squad, with 2027 debutant Rafael Camara getting an early debut this weekend on home soil.Following increasingly strained relation…

Rafael Camara will make his Formula 1 debut at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix this weekend, replacing Esteban Ocon at Haas. Ocon will no longer race for the Haas F1 team this season, the American team has …

From Lewis Hamilton posting a heartfelt statement after the Mexico City Grand Prix to Charles Leclerc giving his account of the clash between the two Ferrari drivers on Sunday, here are the biggest s…

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has explained how “different” it felt watching Kimi Antonelli become Formula 1 world champion compared to his record-breaking years with Lewis Hamilton.Antonelli clinched his…

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur appeared 'nervous' when speaking to him before the Mexican Grand Prix, as he gave his blunt verdict about Ferraris lack …

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has rejected Charles Leclerc's argument that the layout of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez caused his lap-one clash with Lewis Hamilton at the Mexico City Gr…

With Oliver Bearman firing on all cylinders in his sophomore Formula 1 campaign, it feels odd that Haas has been able to confirm the identity of Esteban Ocon's replacement in the second seat for 2027…

Both Laurent Mekies and James Vowles expressed their confidence in the competition to make the right decision about whether the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix can take place this season. This weeken…

Honda has explained the reliability issues that plagued Aston Martin throughout the Mexico Grand Prix weekend.

McLaren will introduce upgrades to its MCL40 Formula 1 car at this weekend’s Brazil Grand Prix, featuring a front wing concept which is expected to feature on its 2027 challenger.The team had surged …

McLaren will introduce upgrades to its MCL40 Formula 1 car at this weekend’s Brazil Grand Prix, featuring a front wing concept which is expected to feature on its 2027 challenger.The team had surged …

A commercial production shoot just accidentally poured gasoline on one of the biggest off-track rumours in the Formula 1 paddock right now.Leaked photographs circulating across social media show Max …