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Norris: 'Incredible' Antonelli two levels above Russell all season

Lando Norris believes Kimi Antonelli has done an "incredible job" and performed "two levels above" Mercedes team-mate George Russell this season, in form which has taken the Italian to the brink of a record-breaking world championship triumph.

'Out of control' - Verstappen criticises 'unacceptable' track surface

Max Verstappen revealed concerns over the state of his spine as he unleashed a scathing criticism of the "out of control" bumpy track surface at Circuit of The Americas.

'That's not enough for me' - Hamilton explains why he went against Ferrari strategy

Lewis Hamilton has explained the reasons why he overrode Ferrari's call to pit in the Singapore Grand Prix, a mistake he says he "owned up to" and will work not to repeat - but which would not prevent him from continuing "challenging the norms".

Leclerc tops first USA practice as upgraded Ferrari shows early promise

Charles Leclerc showed early promise in an upgraded Ferrari car to pip Red Bull's in-form Max Verstappen to the fastest time of first practice at the United States Grand Prix.

United States GP: Mercedes believe 'step forward' made with upgrades

Leclerc warns Ferrari to 'be careful' after setting early US GP pace

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc edged out Kimi Antonelli to complete a Friday practice double at the United States Grand Prix.

Hamilton fastest from Verstappen ahead of US GP Qualifying

Lewis Hamilton topped final practice from Max Verstappen at the United States Grand Prix to set up a tantalising qualifying in Austin.

Hamilton eyes staying in F1 into 2030s to race in African GP

Lewis Hamilton has set his sights on staying in Formula 1 into the 2030s in order to fulfil his dream of racing in Africa.

'I just did a terrible job' - Norris blames himself for qualifying eighth

United States GP: UK start time for Sunday evening's race

Following an extended stint across Asia, Formula 1 heads to America for the United States Grand Prix at the iconic Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.

How Antonelli can clinch F1's world title on Sunday

Kimi Antonelli could become Formula 1's youngest world champion as early as Sunday at the United States Grand Prix.

United States Grand Prix - Qualifying Highlights

Highlights from qualifying for the 2026 United States Grand Prix.

‘Night and day different’ – why did Ferrari's pace evaporate again?

Ferrari's wait for a first Grand Prix pole position since August 2025 continued in the United States on Saturday as Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton qualified outside the top three in a session the team had appeared favourites for.

Antonelli takes surprise pole to boost chances of sealing title in USA

Kimi Antonelli beat Max Verstappen to pole position for the United States Grand Prix to boost his chances of sealing a maiden world championship in Sunday's race.

Why Isack Hadjar’s COTA F1 weekend has been “a disaster”

Isack Hadjar was third in qualifying but says his weekend has been a disaster

How F1 2026 team-mates are comparing in qualifying

The 2026 Formula 1 season will allow each driver to compare themselves to their team-mate in full qualifying trim up to 30 times

Verstappen responds to COTA boss and proposes drastic measures to tackle bumps

It is one of the main talking points in the Formula 1 paddock this weekend: the extreme bumps at the Circuit of the Americas. Drivers raised their concerns during Friday evening's drivers' briefing, after which Verstappen stayed behind for some time to speak further with representatives of the FIA and the circuit. Because the track was built on Texas' infamous high-plasticity clay, it suffers ...

How Kimi Antonelli can become F1 world champion at the US GP

This is how Kimi Antonelli can wrap up the F1 world title at the first attempt at the United States Grand Prix next time out.

How Verstappen lost pole to Antonelli - and nearly got beaten by Hadjar

Either Red Bull driver could have been on pole for F1's US GP were they not thwarted by Kimi Antonelli turning the tables through a crucial sequence of corners

'Not realistic' - Can Wolff's assessment of Antonelli's title chance be trusted?

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes it is "not realistic" for Kimi Antonelli to win the 2026 F1 Drivers' Championship on Sunday at the United States Grand Prix, despite the Italian starting on pole position.

The two weaknesses conspiring against Ferrari at Austin

Two familiar weaknesses contributed to Ferrari's 18th unsuccessful bid for an F1 2026 pole, at a track where it's appeared to have the fastest car

Winners and losers from US GP F1 qualifying 2026

What looked like a wide open F1 qualifying session at Austin ended with the likely champion on top again

Charles Leclerc sets boundaries with Lewis Hamilton ahead of Turn 1 battle

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's United States Grand Prix fourth and fifth on the grid, but the Monegasque says both drivers know "the line not to cross" heading into Turn 1 of the Austin circuit. Leclerc qualified ahead of his team-mate but has admitted that both he and Hamilton have overstepped at times throughout the season. One example of this came at Monza earlier ... Ke

Alpine issues statement after Jeremy Clarkson's controversial Franco Colapinto comments

Alpine has released a statement in support of its driver Franco Colapinto after former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson joked on Sky Sports F1 that the driver had been given a grid penalty "for being Argentinian". Clarkson is spending the United States Grand Prix weekend with the Enstone outfit, which he has supported for several years as his local team, and he appeared on the live Sky Sports F1 ...

George Russell calls for F1 rethink as cars are “forced to run so low and so stiff”

Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell faces a challenging United States Grand Prix tomorrow as a disappointing qualifying means he'll start sixth. While his team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli is starting on pole, the Briton argues that F1 may need to rethink how low and stiff the cars run following criticism of the bumps at the Circuit of the Americas. Red Bull's Max Verstappen ..

Antonelli pole shows Mercedes is 'finally seeing the results' of car upgrades

Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli reckons his United States Grand Prix pole is the reward for Mercedes' efforts to finetune its comprehensive but troubled Malaysia upgrade. Antonelli held off Red Bull tandem Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar on Austin's Circuit of the Americas as Ferrari flattered to deceive in Saturday's qualifying shootout by taking fourth and fifth. With the ... Keep r

Leclerc and Hamilton's differing theories behind Ferrari's Austin qualifying disappointment

Ferrari had been pegged as the team to beat after practice at the United States Grand Prix, but ultimately found itself wanting when it came to qualifying and failed to find enough progression through Q3. Charles Leclerc had headlined both Friday practice sessions, while Lewis Hamilton took the honours in FP3 after Leclerc's best lap was deleted, and it looked as though the team was primed to ...

Why Ferrari failed to deliver on its hype in F1's United States GP qualifying

Ferrari had been pegged as the team to beat after practice at the United States Grand Prix, but ultimately found itself wanting when it came to qualifying and failed to find enough progression through Q3. Charles Leclerc had headlined both Friday practice sessions, while Lewis Hamilton took the honours in FP3 after Leclerc's best lap was deleted, and it looked as though the team was primed to ...

Oscar Piastri warns COTA bumps could become an overtaking hazard at US GP

McLaren's Oscar Piastri has compared the bump on the approach to Turn 1 at the Circuit of the Americas to "a motocross jump" after qualifying seventh for the United States Grand Prix. The Australian driver finished 0.768 seconds behind polesitter and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with his team-mate Lando Norris eighth after losing his final Q3 lap time to a track limits ... Keep read

Where did Ferrari's pace go? Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc explain US GP qualifying slip

Ferrari drivers open up on the qualifying pace drop that cost them a shot at the front row in Texas

F1 US Grand Prix: Full qualifying results

Full results from qualifying at the 2026 Formula 1 US Grand Prix

George Russell's tongue-in-cheek Kimi Antonelli F1 title threat: "Get you arrested"

George Russell has come up with a tongue-in-cheek plan to stop Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli from clinching the Formula 1 championship at the United States Grand Prix: take him out drinking. Antonelli has the chance to claim his maiden F1 title as he heads into the race at the Circuit of the Americas with a 102-point lead over second-placed Russell in the standings. To secure the title, the ..

Kimi Antonelli caught on camera hitting fence in Mercedes road car at US GP

Kimi Antonelli is on the verge of becoming a Formula 1 world champion, but the Mercedes driver was still spotted by fans making a faux pas in the car park, proving that even the most talented of drivers sometimes make a mistake. The young Italian drove to the Circuit of the Americas this weekend in a personalised Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe thanks to the team's partnership with MANUFAKTUR. But ..

Colton Herta savours "super special" Austin homecoming as 2027 uncertainty remains

On 24 March 2019, Colton Herta became the youngest ever IndyCar race winner at the Circuit of the Americas, taking the small Harding Steinbrenner Racing team to victory, aged just 18 years and 359 days old. It was the start of a successful IndyCar career with Andretti, even if the title or Indianapolis 500 victory eluded the second-generation driver. But when a late chance to pursue his ... Keep r

Christian Horner proposes major change to how fans watch F1

Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner argued that Formula 1 should let fans sit on their favourite team's pitwall virtually and hear how strategy calls are made. Horner has spent the past 15 months watching grands prix as a fan for the first time in his career, after leaving Red Bull in July 2025. Speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York on Wednesday ... Kee

F1 United States GP: Ferrari completes perfect practice record as Hamilton tops FP3

Lewis Hamilton finished final practice on top at Formula 1's United States Grand Prix, leading Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc into qualifying at Austin. Hamilton was the only driver to break the 1m35s barrier in the final 20 minutes of third practice, as frequent track limits transgressions kept Ferrari team-mate Leclerc from leapfrogging him on the leaderboard. Following an opening ... Keep r

Herta could replace Bottas at Cadillac in F1 2027

Cadillac's 2027 F1 driver line-up isn't yet finalised, with reserve Colton Herta among those in contention to replace Valtteri Bottas

Daniel Ricciardo surprises F1 fans with on-stage performance ahead of US GP

Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo made a surprise appearance on stage in Austin, Texas, with American singer-songwriter Rob Baird. The Australian joined Baird at the Ford Racing and Enchanté pop-up on Friday night to play harmonica on an original song he co-wrote with Baird during a road trip to the United States Grand Prix. A fan video of the performance, posted on Instagram, had ... Keep

Nico Hulkenberg left red-faced after Gabriel Bortoleto prank at United States GP

Young Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto played a prank on his team-mate Nico Hulkenberg as the pair walked out in front of thousands of fans at the Circuit of the Americas. With both drivers walking out to cheers from the Austin crowds, the Brazilian pulled down his team-mate's trousers. Videos of this moment have gone incredibly viral, showing Hulkenberg making his way onto the stage on Friday ... Ke

Oliver Bearman admits Ferrari will have a 'big say' in his F1 future

Contractual hurdles remain the main delay as Oliver Bearman balances Haas commitment with long-term podium goals

Cryptic comment leaves door open over Cadillac F1 2027 driver line-up

Marcin Budkowski's comments ahead of the US Grand Prix have left question marks surrounding the 2027 Cadillac driver line-up

Williams uses US GP practice to understand why 2026 F1 car “is so bad”

Carlos Sainz says Williams tried to utilise practice at the US Grand Prix to try to gain a better understanding of why its F1 car “is so bad”.

McLaren gives initial verdict on latest F1 upgrade package after US GP debut

McLaren has shared an initial assessment of its new upgrade package debuted at the US Grand Prix.

Why Cadillac F1 boss provoked fresh intrigue by dodging driver question

The US GP weekend naturally means the spotlight gravitates towards Formula 1’s two American-owned teams. That has led to some awkward questions for Cadillac amid ongoing speculation over its driver line-up for 2027 and beyond. Both Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are on “multi-year” contracts, understood to be a so-called one-plus-one arrangement in which the second year is optional ... Keep read

The intrigue caused by Cadillac's F1 boss dodging driver market question

The US GP weekend naturally means the spotlight gravitates towards Formula 1’s two American-owned teams. That has led to some awkward questions for Cadillac amid ongoing speculation over its driver line-up for 2027 and beyond. Both Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are on “multi-year” contracts, understood to be a so-called one-plus-one arrangement in which the second year is optional ... Keep read

Red Bull F1 car ‘more difficult than expected’ at US GP

Red Bull has admitted its car has been “more difficult than we expected” at the US F1 race.

George Russell admits F1 2026 has “tested my character” as Antonelli closes in on title

George Russell says his “character” and “resilience” have been put to the test during the 2026 F1 season.

Sports must ditch 'obsession' over F1's success

Formula 1’s success has triggered a wave of aspirants as other sports try to match the same meteoric rise in popularity that F1 has enjoyed under owner Liberty Media. Are those other sports too focused on following F1’s footsteps than playing to their own strengths?

Kimi Antonelli makes hilarious admission about breaking Sebastian Vettel F1 record

Kimi Antonelli admits he doesn’t remember the Sebastian Vettel F1 record he could break this weekend in Austin.

Charles Leclerc casts judgement on much-hyped Ferrari US GP upgrade

Charles Leclerc delivers his assessment on Ferrari's big upgrade at the United States Grand Prix.

Adrian Newey reveals harsh Honda truth and progress ‘disappointment’

Adrian Newey reveals Honda is disappointed with its progress upon returning to F1 with Aston Martin this season.

Lando Norris confirms “plenty of words” exchanged at McLaren since Singapore clash

Lando Norris says he’s had “plenty of telling offs” at McLaren after his Singapore clash with Oscar Piastri.

McLaren's aims for its final F1 2026 upgrades amid decline in form

"To get the car to be quick, we just have to try so hard to be perfect, and you cannot be perfect," said Lando Norris after practice for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin. "We're just a step behind." Two mid-season wins for Norris now appear to be a 'purple patch' rather than harbingers of a competitive renaissance for McLaren after a troubled start to the 2026 season. At the ... Ke

Christian Horner admits he may never return to F1 after Red Bull exit

Christian Horner has explained that he is in no hurry to return to Formula 1 and that he could live with never working in the paddock again. Horner was sacked as Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal in July 2025, ending 20 years in charge. Speaking to CBS News anchor Errol Barnett at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York on Wednesday, he said any comeback would have to be a serious ... Kee

F1 US Grand Prix: Full Friday practice results at COTA

Full results from the Friday practice sessions at the 2026 F1 US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.

F1 United States GP: Leclerc pips Antonelli to top FP2 while McLaren struggles

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has led the way in Friday practice for Formula 1's United States Grand Prix, narrowly beating Kimi Antonelli to the top spot in Austin as McLaren struggled for grip. Leclerc set a 1m35.291s just before the halfway mark of Friday afternoon's second practice session on Austin's demanding Circuit of the Americas, pipping Max Verstappen's initial benchmark as Antonelli ... Ke

Charles Leclerc addresses F1 season doubts as birth of child nears

Charles Leclerc says he won’t miss any F1 races when his child is born

Why it's now Bearman versus Camara for the next Ferrari vacancy

Succession planning is one of the more subtle arts of the Formula 1 team boss. All the top teams maintain junior-driver programmes with the explicit intention of developing talent for when a race seat falls vacant. Often the timing doesn't work in favour of the driver waiting for that vacancy. As a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, Oliver Bearman was placed at Haas in 2025 to prepare him ... K

Carlos Sainz casts doubt on F1’s Middle East season finale: 'Difficult to be convinced'

“The world can change a lot in the next month,” Sainz warns, as F1 readies Imola and reports emerge of new U.S. strike plans on Iran

Lewis Hamilton welcomes F1’s Africa return, calls to 'free' Congo, Sudan and Palestine

As Rwanda lands F1’s first African race since 1993, Hamilton says the sport must arrive with humility and hints he may race on

Why Colapinto spoke out against abuse targeting his own F1 team

It has become a recurring topic during Franco Colapinto's media sessions throughout the 2026 Formula 1 season: the Argentine feeling the need to speak out against abuse on social media. Colapinto discussed the issue at length during an exclusive interview with Autosport in Monaco, as well as during many of the race weekends that have followed since. After the Singapore Grand Prix last ... Keep rea

Sainz yet to be "convinced" that F1 2026 will finish in the Middle East

Carlos Sainz has admitted that it's "difficult" to be convinced by Formula 1's chiefs that its final rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi can go ahead as planned despite the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict. Both F1 management and governing body the FIA have maintained the position that the final two rounds of 2026 in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, scheduled back-to-back at the end of November and first weekend ...

When Cadillac will open its F1 engine factory

Cadillac has revealed its Formula 1 engine factory will open on 18 December. General Motors was approved by the FIA in 2025 as a power unit supplier from the 2029 season onwards, hence the construction of new F1 engine facilities at the manufacturer’s base in Charlotte, North Carolina. “We're opening our whole engine factory, if you will, in Charlotte, North Carolina on 18 December,” ... Keep read

Slater set for F1 practice debut with Audi in Mexico

Audi junior Freddie Slater will make his debut at the wheel of a Formula 1 car with a couple of Free Practice 1 outings in Mexico City and Sao Paulo. Audi took over the Sauber team ahead of 2026 for the German brand’s maiden F1 season, incidentally launching a new driver academy, which has largely rested on Slater’s shoulders. Previously an Italian F4 and Formula Regional European ... Keep reading

Haas F1 Team driver Ollie Bearman on his rise and racing Kimi Antonelli: 12 Questions

The F1 driver talks about his path in the sport, racing against championship leader Kimi Antonelli, last-minute airport arrivals and more.

FIA set to close F1 cost cap loophole with new rules

The FIA’s World Motor Sport Council has approved new regulations to prevent teams’ non-F1 staff from working on Formula 1 projects. F1's governing body has likely intervened because some had managed to take advantage of staff and facilities officially allocated to other activities to bypass the budget cap. This decision will prevent an imbalance between teams with other activities and ... Keep rea

FIA expects F1 races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi to run as planned

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is confident that the Formula 1 races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead, amid the current tensions in the Middle East. Due to the conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran, the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were cancelled earlier this year, although the Bahraini organisers effectively moved its postponed grand prix to Malaysia. Ship attacks in ...

Mercedes explains why its upgrade made its F1 car harder to drive

If Mercedes left Sepang with more questions than answers, the Singapore Grand Prix weekend finally provided the engineering team with the first real clues to unlocking their new package. Although it was a sprint weekend, the reopening of parc ferme and the decision to split configurations between the two drivers offered a valuable opportunity to experiment and gather critical data. The data ... Ke

Beating Jack Doohan and a Toyota star: Inside the test that won Rafa Câmara a Haas F1 seat

Haas will replace Esteban Ocon with Rafael Câmara in F1 2027. But only after the Brazilian beat other rapid candidates in a series of tests.

Alpine's Franco Colapinto urges fans to stop online abuse: 'You are not helping me'

Colapinto's teammate Pierre Gasly, McLaren driver Lando Norris and other F1 personnel have faced abuse on social media.

Haas signs Ferrari junior Rafael Câmara to F1 2027 race seat: ‘A young, amazing talent’

Câmara, 21, will make his F1 debut next year after concluding his current Formula 2 campaign, where he leads the standings.

Red Bull extends F1 team principal Laurent Mekies' contract through 2031

Mekies' new deal runs for a year longer than the terms Max Verstappen signed in August.