F1 confirms Imola will not host 2026 contingency grand prix
Formula One Management confirmed that Imola will not host a backup race for the 2026 season, allowing the Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi finale to proceed as scheduled.
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Mercedes wins 2026 title as Wolff probes balance issues
Mercedes secured the 2026 Constructors' Championship at Interlagos, but Toto Wolff launched an immediate investigation into severe balance problems. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli spun out due to strange car behavior on intermediate tires, leaving the team unable to challenge for third place.
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| 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 |
Constructors
| 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 |
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Verstappen recovers from P21 to finish second at Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Max Verstappen gained 14 positions in five laps to finish second at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, a recovery Red Bull principal Laurent Mekies says no simulator could predict. The result secures his second place in the Drivers' Championship with 279 points, trailing Kimi Antonelli by 111 points.
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McLaren brings four aerodynamic updates to Sao Paulo Grand Prix
McLaren is the only team introducing new parts at Interlagos, featuring a new front wing, rear wing, beam wing, and floor. The upgrade package aims to improve the MCL40 performance as Lando Norris seeks to end a five-race podium drought.
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