Formula 1 News & Updates

Leclerc's Flying Lap Caps Off Ferrari's Strong Austin Recovery Against Verstappen
Leclerc's Flying Lap Caps Off Ferrari's Strong Austin Recovery Against Verstappen
Charles Leclerc absolutely nailed it at the Circuit of the Americas, setting the fastest lap of the 2026 United States Grand Prix with a blistering 1:37.976 on lap 42. Coming... Read more...
Mercedes' Narrow Operating Window Explains Russell's Austin Struggles Against Antonelli
Mercedes' Narrow Operating Window Explains Russell's Austin Struggles Against Antonelli
Toto Wolff's dropped some insight into why George Russell got absolutely demolished by his teammate Kimi Antonelli at the United States Grand Prix, and it's not because Russell's suddenly lost... Read more...
Antonelli's Title Dream Within Reach at Mexico City as Championship Permutations Become Crystal Clear
Antonelli's Title Dream Within Reach at Mexico City as Championship Permutations Become Crystal Clear
Andrea Kimi Antonelli is on the verge of becoming a Formula 1 champion. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver dominated the United States Grand Prix last weekend at the Circuit of the... Read more...
Bearman Blasts Austin Penalty as 'Mad' After Gasly Clash and Early Retirement
Bearman Blasts Austin Penalty as 'Mad' After Gasly Clash and Early Retirement
Oliver Bearman's day at the US Grand Prix turned into a complete disaster, but the Haas driver's got plenty to say about how it all went down. A collision with... Read more...
Antonelli's Already Made His Choice: He's Keeping Number 12 in 2027
Antonelli's Already Made His Choice: He's Keeping Number 12 in 2027
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has settled the debate before it even properly started. The Mercedes driver is on the verge of winning the 2026 F1 championship, needing just two points at... Read more...
McLaren Had Podium Pace at Austin, Says Stella After P5 and P7 Disappointment
McLaren Had Podium Pace at Austin, Says Stella After P5 and P7 Disappointment
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is adamant his outfit had the machinery to fight for podium positions at the United States Grand Prix, but qualifying on Saturday completely derailed their... Read more...
Wolff Defends Russell After Marko Jab, Austin Penalty Slammed as Ridiculous
Wolff Defends Russell After Marko Jab, Austin Penalty Slammed as Ridiculous
The paddock was buzzing after the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas, and not just because of Kimi Antonelli's championship push. Helmut Marko threw some shade George... Read more...
Antonelli's Title Dream Begins at Austin as Verstappen Lurks in P2
Antonelli's Title Dream Begins at Austin as Verstappen Lurks in P2
We're about to witness something huge at the Circuit of the Americas. Kimi Antonelli is sitting on the cusp of his first Formula 1 world championship, and he's locked in... Read more...
What the Drivers Said After Austin: Antonelli's Relief, Verstappen's Frustration, and Ferrari's Silver Lining
What the Drivers Said After Austin: Antonelli's Relief, Verstappen's Frustration, and Ferrari's Silver Lining
Andrea Kimi Antonelli took the checkered flag at Austin to claim his ninth win of 2026, and the Mercedes driver was over the moon about how his team pulled it... Read more...
Leclerc Erupts on Radio After Ferrari Qualifying Disaster at Austin
Leclerc Erupts on Radio After Ferrari Qualifying Disaster at Austin
Charles Leclerc absolutely lost it on team radio after Ferrari's qualifying collapse at the US Grand Prix. The Monegasque driver was on course for a strong result before everything went... Read more...
Mexico City Returns with Sergio Perez as Antonelli Eyes First Title
Mexico City Returns with Sergio Perez as Antonelli Eyes First Title
Formula 1 heads to Mexico City this weekend for round nineteen of the 2026 season, and there's plenty of drama brewing at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Andrea Kimi Antonelli has... Read more...
Antonelli Chases Maiden Title at Austin as Mercedes Locks Out Front Row
Antonelli Chases Maiden Title at Austin as Mercedes Locks Out Front Row
Kimi Antonelli is one race away from writing his name into F1 history. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver heads into Sunday's United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas with... Read more...
Antonelli's Brilliant One-Stopper Crushes Austin Field as Championship Picture Clarifies
Antonelli's Brilliant One-Stopper Crushes Austin Field as Championship Picture Clarifies
Kimi Antonelli put on a masterclass at the Circuit of The Americas, banking his ninth win of the season and moving closer to the drivers' title with a stunning performance... Read more...
Antonelli Wins at Austin and Edges Closer to Historic Title
Antonelli Wins at Austin and Edges Closer to Historic Title
Kimi Antonelli is on the absolute brink now. The Mercedes driver took victory at the United States Grand Prix, and he's just two points away from clinching the championship in... Read more...
Ferrari Bounces Back at Austin as Leclerc Grabs Second and Hamilton Closes In
Ferrari Bounces Back at Austin as Leclerc Grabs Second and Hamilton Closes In
Ferrari came away from the United States Grand Prix with a proper day's work done. Charles Leclerc finished second and Lewis Hamilton fourth, both drivers climbing up from their grid... Read more...
McLaren Turns Austin Qualifying Disappointment into Solid Points Haul with Strategic Masterclass
McLaren Turns Austin Qualifying Disappointment into Solid Points Haul with Strategic Masterclass
McLaren bounced back from a rough qualifying session at the United States Grand Prix to bag decent points on race day at Austin. Lando Norris climbed from eighth on the... Read more...
Antonelli's Stunning Austin Comeback Masks Russell's Frustrating Day for Mercedes
Antonelli's Stunning Austin Comeback Masks Russell's Frustrating Day for Mercedes
Kimi Antonelli delivered an absolute masterclass at the Circuit of The Americas to grab a commanding victory and extend his championship lead heading into Mexico City. After a tough Friday... Read more...
Antonelli Wins Nine and Sits on Championship Cusp After Austin Masterclass
Antonelli Wins Nine and Sits on Championship Cusp After Austin Masterclass
Kimi Antonelli put on a dominant display at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, bagging his ninth win of the season and tightening his grip on the world championship.... Read more...
Antonelli Wins at Austin but Championship Wait Continues to Mexico
Antonelli Wins at Austin but Championship Wait Continues to Mexico
Kimi Antonelli absolutely dominated the United States Grand Prix at Austin, converting his pole position into a commanding victory. The young Italian driver had a brilliant start and immediately built... Read more...
Ferrari Strengthens Constructor Grip as Hamilton Closes in on Russell After Austin
Ferrari Strengthens Constructor Grip as Hamilton Closes in on Russell After Austin
The dust has settled in Austin and the championship picture's getting spicy. Ferrari's walking away from the United States Grand Prix with a tighter hold on second place in the... Read more...
Antonelli Dominates at Austin to Extend Championship Lead
Antonelli Dominates at Austin to Extend Championship Lead
Andrea Kimi Antonelli put on a masterclass at the Circuit of the Americas to rack up another commanding victory at the 2026 US Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver absolutely demolished... Read more...
Antonelli One Win Away from Glory After Dominant COTA Display
Antonelli One Win Away from Glory After Dominant COTA Display
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has absolutely smashed it at the United States Grand Prix, bagging his ninth victory of the 2026 season and getting himself into a position where the world... Read more...
Antonelli Dominates Austin to Edge Closer to Title Glory
Antonelli Dominates Austin to Edge Closer to Title Glory
Andrea Kimi Antonelli put on a masterclass at the United States Grand Prix, storming to victory from pole position and taking a massive step toward his first world championship. Starting... Read more...
Antonelli Wins US Grand Prix as Championship Drama Unfolds at Austin
Antonelli Wins US Grand Prix as Championship Drama Unfolds at Austin
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has secured his ninth Formula 1 victory at the Circuit of the Americas, but the Italian's triumph at the United States Grand Prix came with plenty of... Read more...
Antonelli's Championship Bid Heats Up at Austin as Verstappen and Leclerc Hunt Him Down
Antonelli's Championship Bid Heats Up at Austin as Verstappen and Leclerc Hunt Him Down
Kimi Antonelli has a real shot at clinching the F1 drivers' championship right now at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, but it's getting properly tense out there. The... Read more...
Austin Grid Set: Antonelli on Pole, Ferrari Hunting Recovery from Fourth and Fifth
Austin Grid Set: Antonelli on Pole, Ferrari Hunting Recovery from Fourth and Fifth
The 2026 United States Grand Prix grid is locked in, and it's Mercedes who's grabbed the headlines with Kimi Antonelli claiming pole position at the Circuit of the Americas. The... Read more...
Antonelli Makes Perfect Start at Austin as Championship Dream Unfolds
Antonelli Makes Perfect Start at Austin as Championship Dream Unfolds
Kimi Antonelli has got his championship bid off to an absolutely brilliant start at the United States Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver nailed a fantastic getaway from pole position at... Read more...
Antonelli Storms to Pole at Austin, Championship Within Touching Distance
Antonelli Storms to Pole at Austin, Championship Within Touching Distance
Kimi Antonelli has put himself in the perfect position to make F1 history this weekend. The Mercedes driver absolutely nailed qualifying at the Circuit of the Americas on Saturday, securing... Read more...
Vasseur Blasts Ferrari's Austin Qualifying Meltdown, Refuses to Blame the Wind
Vasseur Blasts Ferrari's Austin Qualifying Meltdown, Refuses to Blame the Wind
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur isn't having any excuses after his team's stunning collapse in United States Grand Prix qualifying. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton had dominated every single practice session... Read more...
Hamilton Points Out Ferrari's Power Problem as Austin Grid Takes Shape
Hamilton Points Out Ferrari's Power Problem as Austin Grid Takes Shape
Lewis Hamilton's qualified fifth at the United States Grand Prix despite posting the fastest time in final practice. The seven-time champion couldn't convert his FP3 pace into qualifying pace, and... Read more...
Antonelli's Championship Dream on the Line as Austin Race Day Arrives
Antonelli's Championship Dream on the Line as Austin Race Day Arrives
It's finally here, mate. The big one. Andrea Kimi Antonelli starts from pole position at the Circuit of the Americas, and honestly, he's sitting pretty when it comes to wrapping... Read more...
Antonelli's Austin Masterclass Masks Ferrari's Qualifying Collapse
Antonelli's Austin Masterclass Masks Ferrari's Qualifying Collapse
Kimi Antonelli was absolutely unstoppable in qualifying for the United States Grand Prix, claiming pole position and getting himself in prime position to potentially wrap up the world championship this... Read more...
Toto Wolff Admits Shock at Kimi Antonelli's Austin Pole Position
Toto Wolff Admits Shock at Kimi Antonelli's Austin Pole Position
Kimi Antonelli absolutely nailed it when it mattered most at the United States Grand Prix. The Italian driver delivered a qualifying lap that caught everyone off guard, including his own... Read more...
Antonelli Shocks Mercedes Bosses with Pole at Austin, Russell Struggles to Sixth
Antonelli Shocks Mercedes Bosses with Pole at Austin, Russell Struggles to Sixth
Kimi Antonelli pulled off a massive surprise at the Circuit of The Americas on Saturday, grabbing pole position for the United States Grand Prix with a stunning lap that even... Read more...
Hadjar Frustrated After Rough Austin Opener as Red Bull Struggles with Setup Changes
Hadjar Frustrated After Rough Austin Opener as Red Bull Struggles with Setup Changes
Isack Hadjar is already facing an uphill battle at the Circuit of the Americas after Friday practice didn't go to plan for the Red Bull Racing driver. Whilst his team-mate... Read more...
Pirelli Breaks Down Austin Tyre Strategy as Antonelli Hunts Victory from Pole
Pirelli Breaks Down Austin Tyre Strategy as Antonelli Hunts Victory from Pole
Kimi Antonelli will start the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas from pole position after clocking a blistering 1 minute 34.035 seconds in qualifying. The championship... Read more...
Hamilton Flies Fastest in Austin FP3 as Ferrari Stays Dominant, Leclerc Loses Time to Track Limits
Hamilton Flies Fastest in Austin FP3 as Ferrari Stays Dominant, Leclerc Loses Time to Track Limits
Lewis Hamilton put Ferrari on top once again at the United States Grand Prix, lighting up the timing screens in final practice with a lightning quick 1:34.893 to edge out... Read more...
Grid Shakeup in Austin: Bortoleto Slapped with Monster 80-Place Penalty, Colapinto and Lindblad Also Lose Positions
Grid Shakeup in Austin: Bortoleto Slapped with Monster 80-Place Penalty, Colapinto and Lindblad Also Lose Positions
The 2026 United States Grand Prix starting grid has been completely reshuffled after the stewards handed down power-unit penalties to three drivers on Saturday. Gabriel Bortoleto copped the worst of... Read more...
Antonelli Takes US GP Pole with Championship Glory Within Reach
Antonelli Takes US GP Pole with Championship Glory Within Reach
Kimi Antonelli has secured pole position at the United States Grand Prix, and it could be the prelude to something even bigger. The Mercedes driver knocked out his seventh pole... Read more...
Antonelli Chases Championship Glory as Austin Qualifying Gets Underway at COTA
Antonelli Chases Championship Glory as Austin Qualifying Gets Underway at COTA
The grid for the 2026 United States Grand Prix is about to get locked in, and it's all happening right now at the Circuit of The Americas. Qualifying's about to... Read more...
Antonelli Locks Down United States GP Pole as Mercedes Struggles at COTA
Antonelli Locks Down United States GP Pole as Mercedes Struggles at COTA
Kimi Antonelli has put one hand firmly on his maiden world championship by claiming pole position for the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. The Mercedes driver's... Read more...
Antonelli on Pole at Austin as Bortoleto Copped Massive 60-Place Grid Penalty
Antonelli on Pole at Austin as Bortoleto Copped Massive 60-Place Grid Penalty
Andrea Kimi Antonelli's grabbed pole position at the United States Grand Prix and now he's got a genuine shot at making history this weekend. The Mercedes driver can clinch his... Read more...
Antonelli Seizes Seventh Pole of 2026 at Austin as Verstappen Falls Short
Antonelli Seizes Seventh Pole of 2026 at Austin as Verstappen Falls Short
Kimi Antonelli has done it again. The Italian driver absolutely dominated qualifying at the United States Grand Prix, locking down pole position for the seventh time this season with a... Read more...
Kimi Antonelli Warns of Track Limits Nightmare at Austin as 207 Infringements Rock Practice
Kimi Antonelli Warns of Track Limits Nightmare at Austin as 207 Infringements Rock Practice
Track limits are becoming a proper headache at the US Grand Prix, and championship leader Kimi Antonelli has laid bare just how tricky things are getting at the Circuit of... Read more...
Antonelli Storms to Pole at Austin as Ferrari's Pace Mysteriously Vanishes
Antonelli Storms to Pole at Austin as Ferrari's Pace Mysteriously Vanishes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has grabbed pole position at the United States Grand Prix in impressive fashion, clocking a 1:34.035 in his Mercedes AMG Petronas to edge out the competition at... Read more...
Antonelli Grabs Austin Pole as Championship Leader Eyes Title Glory at COTA
Antonelli Grabs Austin Pole as Championship Leader Eyes Title Glory at COTA
Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) has claimed pole position at the US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, stealing the show from Ferrari who dominated every practice session leading up... Read more...
Antonelli Takes Maiden Pole at Austin as 2026 Title Chase Heats Up
Antonelli Takes Maiden Pole at Austin as 2026 Title Chase Heats Up
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has claimed his first pole position of the 2026 season at the United States Grand Prix, setting a stunning 1:34.035 at the Circuit of the Americas in... Read more...
Hamilton Completes Ferrari's Flawless Practice Sweep at Austin
Hamilton Completes Ferrari's Flawless Practice Sweep at Austin
Lewis Hamilton capped off a dominant day for Ferrari by topping Practice 3 at the Circuit of the Americas, clocking a 1m34.893s to finish what the Scuderia started on Friday.... Read more...
Antonelli on the Brink of F1 History at Austin, 102 Points Clear
Antonelli on the Brink of F1 History at Austin, 102 Points Clear
Kimi Antonelli is genuinely one race away from becoming the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver heads to the United States Grand Prix at Circuit... Read more...
Lewis Hamilton Tops FP3 at Austin as Ferrari Flexes Muscle at COTA
Lewis Hamilton Tops FP3 at Austin as Ferrari Flexes Muscle at COTA
Lewis Hamilton put in a commanding performance in final practice at the US Grand Prix, setting the pace at the Circuit of the Americas with a 1m34.893. The Ferrari driver's... Read more...