Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
Kimi Antonelli dominated the United States Grand Prix from pole position, finishing over 54 seconds ahead of George Russell. Russell finished eighth after receiving a five-second penalty, leaving him 123 points behind the Mercedes driver in the championship standings.
Breaking from the paddock
Spectators at the 2026 US Grand Prix in Austin booed Senator Ted Cruz during the podium ceremony as Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli celebrated his ninth win of the season. The reaction occurred as the senator presented the trophy alongside Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen.
Practice, qualifying, race
2026 World Championship
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 365 |
| 2 | George Russell | 242 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 241 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 236 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 233 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 211 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 144 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 105 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 77 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 42 |
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 607 |
| 2 | Scuderia Ferrari | 474 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 355 |
| 4 | McLaren Racing | 355 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 102 |
| 6 | Alpine F1 Team | 69 |
| 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
Fred Vasseur dismissed claims that wind affected Ferrari performance after Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton failed to secure pole at the United States Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli took pole position, while Leclerc finished fourth despite showing significant pace during practice sessions.
Aero, power units, rules
Pirelli maintains a competitive edge for the next Formula 1 tyre contract due to technical experience. Bridgestone and Michelin are monitoring the situation as potential bidders, though they face significant design hurdles if they attempt to enter the market in 2029.
In their own words
