Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided during the Singapore Sprint, resulting in Piastri hitting the wall and Norris finishing eighth. Zak Brown and Andrea Stella condemned the incident as unacceptable, emphasizing the need for drivers to prioritize team interests over individual moves.
Breaking from the paddock
FIA regulations for 2026 aim to achieve 90% downforce retention behind lead cars by managing tyre wake through new wheel covers and inwash sidepod boards. These technical changes target the dirty air problems that caused performance decay in previous racing cycles.
2026 World Championship
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 340 |
| 2 | George Russell | 238 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 229 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 221 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 215 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 201 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 138 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 97 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 75 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 41 |
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 578 |
| 2 | Scuderia Ferrari | 444 |
| 3 | McLaren Racing | 339 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 332 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 100 |
| 6 | Alpine F1 Team | 68 |
| 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
The Williams FW48 struggles with a heavy 772.4 kg chassis in high-downforce sectors, while the Adrian Newey-designed Aston Martin AMR26 utilizes active aerodynamics to excel on the long Turn 12 straight. This technical divergence will dictate overtaking opportunities at the Austin circuit.
Aero, power units, rules
Loïc Serra leads the technical supervision for Ferrari's 2026 SF-26 project as the team prepares for major regulatory changes. Development focuses on power unit energy recovery, chassis balance, and tire management to maintain competitiveness against rivals.
In their own words
