Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Formula 1 has yet to announce if the 2026 season finale will proceed in Qatar and Abu Dhabi due to regional security risks. Ongoing missile strikes in Saudi Arabia and tensions between the US and Iran have forced officials to consider Imola as a fallback option for December 6.
Breaking from the paddock
Valtteri Bottas states that Cadillac's new Silverstone facility offers superior equipment and organization compared to his former Mercedes team. Despite the improved operational progress, the American squad remains last in the 2026 constructors' championship with zero points.
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
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
