Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Sergio Perez has signed a contract extension with Cadillac Formula 1 Team that keeps him with the outfit until at least 2029. The deal provides stability for the fledgling team as Perez prepares to make his 300th career Grand Prix start in Mexico City.
Breaking from the paddock
Sky commentator David Croft used a direct radio link to give Pierre Gasly practice start instructions during the United States Grand Prix. Alpine engineer Rob Gulliver described the interruption of the driver-engineer channel as a breach of the team's most sacred communication.
Practice, qualifying, race
2026 World Championship
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 365 |
| 2 | George Russell | 242 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 241 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 236 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 233 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 211 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 144 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 105 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 77 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 42 |
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 607 |
| 2 | Scuderia Ferrari | 474 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 355 |
| 4 | McLaren Racing | 355 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 102 |
| 6 | Alpine F1 Team | 69 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 30 |
| 8 | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 23 |
| 9 | Williams F1 Team | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin F1 Team | 7 |
Beyond the lap times
Fred Vasseur dismissed claims that wind affected Ferrari performance after Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton failed to secure pole at the United States Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli took pole position, while Leclerc finished fourth despite showing significant pace during practice sessions.
Aero, power units, rules
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies stated the team is not having serious conversations to supply power units to other Formula 1 teams. Meanwhile, Aston Martin reaffirmed its commitment to Honda despite a 4% power deficit compared to Red Bull.
In their own words
