Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Fred Vasseur will host a joint meeting between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in Brazil to address the opening-lap contact in Mexico. The clash cost Ferrari a potential victory, prompting leadership concerns from John Elkann regarding driver conduct and team respect.
Breaking from the paddock
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc collided at Turn 4 during the Mexico Grand Prix, resulting in a second place finish for Hamilton and a fourth place finish for Leclerc. The incident cost Ferrari a potential 1-2 finish and led Fred Vasseur to hold discussions regarding driver conduct.
Practice, qualifying, race
2026 World Championship
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 380 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 261 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 259 |
| 4 | George Russell | 250 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 245 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 221 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 144 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 107 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 83 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 42 |
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 630 |
| 2 | Scuderia Ferrari | 504 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 380 |
| 4 | McLaren Racing | 371 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 104 |
| 6 | Alpine F1 Team | 74 |
| 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
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history at 20 years old after securing the title at the Mexico Grand Prix. He finished the campaign with nine Grand Prix victories, breaking the previous record held by Sebastian Vettel.
Aero, power units, rules
McLaren debuts new front wing, rear wing, and floor components at the Brazil Grand Prix to regain momentum. Chief technical officer Peter Prodromou expects these updates to improve current performance and provide aerodynamic concepts for the 2027 challenger.
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