Kimi Antonelli is a Formula 1 driver and reigning Spanish Grand Prix champion, currently contending for the championship as the season unfolds.
Esteban Ocon has been told Haas will part ways with him at year’s end. He has been racing in F1 since 2016 and has previously won the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix. Ocon says he remains motivated and will push for strong results in the remaining races while seeking future opportunities. Haas thanks him for his professionalism as they move to appoint a replacement.
Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole at Spa-Francorchamps, extending his title lead. Verstappen starts behind with a heavy grid penalty, Norris is third. The Hungarian GP is approaching, with teams looking to finalise setups before the break.
Lando Norris clinches pole at the Hungaroring, with Leclerc second and Piastri third. Kimi Antonelli starts further back due to a grid penalty; the race is set to unfold amid a tight championship battle and the final sprint before the summer break.
Russell has trailed Kimi Antonelli in the standings. An engine deployment problem at Spa-Francorchamps contributed to a race-ending incident and left him further behind. Mercedes has identified an engine calibration issue and is working toward a fix ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
A roundup of recent Formula 1 coverage shows drivers pushing back on 2026 regulation changes, arguing the 50/50 power split and energy-management tech disrupts on-track racing. Editors stress the sport’s growth goals clash with drivers’ call for more direct control and traditional racing dynamics.
McLaren's Lando Norris has claimed pole position at the Hungarian GP ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen spins on final lap; Hamilton faces potential penalty for impeding Piastri. Aston Martin show progress with upgrades but Alonso starts 16th. Malaysia race to feature this October, with possible Imola finale in doubt.
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.
Domenicali has said a mid-September decision will determine whether Qatar and Abu Dhabi host the season’s finale, with Europe as a fallback if the Middle East situation cannot be resolved. Malaysia’s race replaces Bahrain, and 24 Grands Prix remain the target for 2027, with Imola and Las Vegas in play for potential end-of-year events.
Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract to 2030 as Formula 1 implements new engine regulations. The move follows months of speculation about his future and reflects a commitment to the team despite dissatisfaction with the sport’s energy-management rules.
Kyle Kirkwood has won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in downtown Washington, D.C., finishing 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard after leading 128 of 147 laps. President Donald Trump has waved the green flag and taken a ceremonial lap; the race routed 25 drivers past the National Mall as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations.
Mercedes are limiting upgrades under the 2026 cost cap while rivals press ahead, widening the performance gap at the front. Norris has won twice in a row for McLaren, with Antonelli leading the standings and Russell close behind. Monza looms as a crucial test for Ferrari, McLaren, and Mercedes.
Lando Norris and McLaren have won the Dutch Grand Prix after a bold tyre strategy and strong pace, overtaking Antonelli who started from pole. Verstappen suffered a dramatic first-lap crash but escaped unharmed. Norris now narrows the gap to the championship leader and shows McLaren’s upgrades are paying off.
Lando Norris has moved within striking distance in the title race after a strategic masterclass in Zandvoort. Norris has overtaken rivals to win the Dutch Grand Prix, with Antonelli still leading the standings and Russell closing in. Verstappen’s dramatic Lap 1 crash disrupted the race and reshaped the podium picture.
Lando Norris has won the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, keeping McLaren competitive as Kimi Antonelli extends his championship lead. Hamilton and Russell struggle with team orders and tyre strategy, while Mercedes respond to the pressure with strategic pit decisions.
Lando Norris has extended his McLaren contract to at least 2030, with a multi-year option beyond that date. The 26-year-old world champion has delivered McLaren’s first drivers’ title since 2008 and has won back-to-back races in the current season. He says he is “home” at McLaren and aims to keep winning with a team that has rebuilt to the front of Formula 1.
Lando Norris has launched LN4 Fusion, a multi-championship junior race team, with aims to nurture young drivers from karting to potential Formula One, and to back them financially via the LN4 Legacy Programme. The project will compete in F3, Italian F4, and FIA Formula Regional European Championship in 2027, with a view to entering Formula 2 in the future.
Kimi Antonelli has extended his lead in the drivers’ standings after winning Monza from 19th on the grid, while Hamilton finishes sixth as Ferrari’s strategy and team dynamics come under renewed scrutiny. Russell remains in contention; Leclerc suffers a high-speed crash.
In Shanghai, Ollie Millroy survives a high-speed crash after Loek Hartog rushes to the burning Ferrari, pulling him free with flames lapping at the car. Millroy has multiple fractures and a bruised lung; Hartog's actions prompt safety reviews by race organisers and a boycott threat from Millroy’s team.
Kimi Antonelli has won the Monza Grand Prix after passing teammate George Russell with three laps to go, extending his lead in the drivers’ standings to 66 points. Russell finished second as Verstappen completed the podium. Ferrari endured a difficult day, with Leclerc crashing out early and Hamilton finishing sixth.
Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton have clashed at Monza, forcing Leclerc into the gravel and leaving Hamilton sixth. With the Spanish Grand Prix approaching in Madrid, Hamilton says there are no rules of engagement at Ferrari, while Leclerc accepts responsibility for the first-lap incident. The teams are under pressure to address internal dynamics and performance gaps ahead of the next race.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has extended his F1 championship lead after winning the Spanish Grand Prix on the Madrid Madring circuit, where overtaking proved difficult and the race was punctuated by a Virtual Safety Car. Norris finishes off the podium amid late-race pit-stop drama; drivers call for changes to improve racing in Madrid.
Hamilton has lost control of his Ferrari at Madring’s final corner, hitting the barriers. He has reversed out and is attempting to return to the pits, ignoring team instructions to stop. The session has been delayed as barriers are repaired; Antonelli leads the time sheets with Leclerc close behind. Bearman spins later, causing further red flags. Qualifying is crucial for Sunday’s race.
Kimi Antonelli takes an eighth win from 14 races as McLaren’s Lando Norris suffers late misfortune under the Virtual Safety Car. Norris leads at pole but a VSC timing costs him the race; Antonelli capitalises to extend his championship margin.
The 20-year-old Italian has extended his championship lead after a dominant Monza win, while rivals stumble around key pit-stop moments and reliability concerns continue to shadow other teams.
The 2027 Formula 1 calendar introduces a sprint race in Monaco, sparking debate as authorities insist it will shake up the weekend and attract more fans, despite Monaco's limited overtaking. A second sprint is planned for Singapore, with Portugal and Turkey returning to the schedule and sprint races increasing from six to ten.
The 2027 Formula 1 schedule has expanded sprint races from six to ten, with Monaco hosting a short-form event for the first time. Other sprints are planned in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Abu Dhabi, Canada, Britain, Italy, Brazil and Qatar as organisers seek greater fan engagement amid regional tensions and security concerns.
Russell has secured a dramatic win in the latest F1 race, narrowing the championship gap to 66 points behind Antonelli after a late surge and Verstappen’s close challenge. Hadjar returns to podium, while Norris, Piastri and others face a tough day amid late incidents and safety cars.
Lando Norris has called for a ban for Franco Colapinto after Colapinto’s high-speed restart crash eliminated Norris, Gasly and Colapinto’s Alpine teammate at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Colapinto has apologised, and Norris says the FIA should be stricter. Colapinto faces a five-place grid drop in Malaysia.
Verstappen has claimed pole at Sepang, with Hadjar and Hamilton close behind. Antonio Antonelli has a 66-point lead in the championship but faces grid penalties, while the Bahrain Grand Prix will be staged in Malaysia due to the Iran war. Weather remains dry, but tire wear and track heat dominate practice and qualifying.
Max Verstappen has claimed his first win of the 2026 season at the rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. He overcomes an initial pole-to-third start and engine issues across rivals to finish ahead of Kimi Antonelli, with Lewis Hamilton rallying to third after a dramatic day that included a lengthy delay and multiple software problems affecting multiple cars.