A Grade 1 FIA race track in Austin, hosting F1 US Grand Prix and other major events
Antonelli has secured pole position for the United States Grand Prix, keeping his 102-point title lead intact as he eyes his first world championship. Verstappen is close behind, with Russell and Hamilton in contention if results swing in Austin. The race is pivotal for Mercedes and the championship outcome could be decided this weekend.
Drivers have criticised 2026 regulations that split power 50/50 between internal combustion and electrical units, saying energy-management rules have forced slower, less exciting racing. Lando Norris has said commercial aims — and manufacturers such as Audi entering the sport — have driven the changes, and drivers say they have had little say in rulemaking.
Lando Norris wins the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren, ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. Oscar Piastri retires with gearbox trouble after leading for a stretch. Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth following a pit-lane speed penalty, while the championship gap widens to 50 points.