Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest champion in history with 390 points, prompting Lewis Hamilton to defend new talents against criticism from former drivers. Meanwhile, Felipe Massa criticized Ferrari management regarding the driver rivalry between Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Breaking from the paddock
The Daily Mail will boycott Formula One coverage for the final three races of the 2026 season following the FIA's decision to revoke journalist Jonathan McEvoy's accreditation. The news outlet condemned the move as an attack on press freedom after McEvoy criticized driver Charles Leclerc.
Practice, qualifying, race
2026 World Championship
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 390 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 279 |
| 3 | George Russell | 262 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 261 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 251 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 246 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 152 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 122 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 87 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 42 |
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 652 |
| 2 | Scuderia Ferrari | 512 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 415 |
| 4 | McLaren Racing | 398 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 112 |
| 6 | Alpine F1 Team | 69 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 31 |
| 8 | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 28 |
| 9 | Williams F1 Team | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin F1 Team | 7 |
Beyond the lap times
Ralf Schumacher suggests George Russell will occupy a secondary role similar to Rubens Barrichello after Kimi Antonelli took the lead in the standings. While Helmut Marko claims Antonelli is now the number one driver, Toto Wolff defends Russell's importance to the Mercedes team.
Aero, power units, rules
Lance Stroll retired from the Brazilian Grand Prix due to two separate battery problems, marking Aston Martin's third DNF of the triple-header. Honda engineer Shintaro Orihara admitted the root cause is unknown, creating pressure to resolve reliability issues before the 2027 season.
In their own words
