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F1 driver Liam Lawson will perform at the Racing Bulls Garage Sessions in Austin on October 22, 2026. The event features a performance with his brother Marcus and the launch of a limited edition Taylor Guitars LL30 GS Mini signature acoustic guitar.
Breaking from the paddock
Williams will name its 2027 challenger the FW50 to celebrate 50 years in Formula 1. The team will host a W50 Live exhibition in London featuring historic cars like the FW14B and FW19.
Practice, qualifying, race
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
Lewis Hamilton finished sixth in the Singapore Grand Prix after declining a pit stop under the Virtual Safety Car. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed the decision cost the team a podium finish, while Hamilton apologized to the pit wall for the strategic error.
Aero, power units, rules
FIA technical delegates plan to reduce floor support dimensions from 20mm to 5mm to prevent teams from using structural cables to create sharper sidepod edges. This regulation change targets a design used by Red Bull and Audi to bypass standard radius requirements.
In their own words
