Ocon out, Camara in for Haas in 2026; Norris wins Sao Paulo, Antonelli clinches title in Mexico, Russell eyes rebound.
Kimi Antonelli has dominated this season and is poised to become the youngest Formula 1 world champion if he finishes ninth or better in Mexico City. Russell and Hamilton trail, with Mercedes scrambling to tune the upgrade package as the championship remains in reach for the Italian driver.
Haas has dropped Esteban Ocon from its 2026 world championship lineup. Brazilian rookie Rafael Camara will drive in this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with Camara signed for 2027. Ocon was replaced after a Friday practice dispute in Mexico City; Komatsu says the decision is in the team’s best interests. Hirakawa is unavailable due to World Endurance Championship commitments.
Lando Norris wins the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after a dramatic wet-to-dry race. New world champion Kimi Antonelli secures the drivers’ title, while Mercedes clinches the constructors’ championship after a race full of penalties and surprises.