Verified Formula 1 news, race-week updates and developments from across the paddock, published with clear sourcing and without gossip or speculation.
LATEST FORMULA 1 NEWS
Hats, Horns and Cowboy Boots: F1 Went Full Texas
Mercedes-branded cowboy boots, Verstappen’s cowboy-hatted lion and Antonelli’s horns: a photographic look at how F1 embraced Texas before heading to Mexico.
Russell’s P2 Under Threat: Four Drivers, Nine Points
Hamilton is one point behind Russell. Verstappen and Leclerc are closing. Five races remain, and another result like Austin could drop Russell from second to fifth.
US GP: Antonelli’s One-Stop Masterclass Wins Austin
Kimi Antonelli won Austin with one pit stop, beating Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. Behind him, four drivers are now separated by just nine championship points.
US GP Qualifying: Antonelli Beats Verstappen to Pole
Ferrari swept practice, but Kimi Antonelli took Austin pole by 0.179 seconds over Max Verstappen. Hadjar qualified third, ahead of Leclerc and Hamilton.
Bortoleto, Colapinto and Lindblad Hit With United States GP Grid Penalties
Gabriel Bortoleto faces a 20-place grid penalty in Austin, while Franco Colapinto and Arvid Lindblad will also drop after exceeding their power-unit component allocations.
Verstappen Calls Austin’s Bumps Unacceptable and Wants Deeper Repairs
Max Verstappen wants deeper repairs to Austin’s bumpy surface, citing the physical toll on drivers. Norris backs his concerns, while Russell offers a different view.
Newey Says Honda Is Behind Its 2019 Level. Aston Martin’s Chassis Needs Work Too.
Adrian Newey says Honda remains behind its 2019 level but sees promise for 2027. Alonso’s assessment shows Aston Martin also has chassis work to do.
Leclerc Tops Both Austin Practice Sessions as Ferrari’s Final Upgrade Arrives
Charles Leclerc led both Friday practice sessions as Ferrari introduced its latest upgrade in Austin, edging Kimi Antonelli by 0.042 seconds in FP2.
FIA Targets F1’s Factory Loophole With Tougher 2027 Rules
The FIA will require teams to separate F1 staff, facilities and data from outside technical divisions under tougher cost-cap rules taking effect in 2027.
McLaren Brings Austin Upgrades as Red Bull Closes to Seven Points
McLaren will bring braking and floor updates to Austin as Red Bull closes to within seven points in a Constructors’ Championship fight that could change hands this weekend.
The FIA Has Unveiled Its AI-Assisted Control Center. Is F1 Officiating Any Better?
The FIA has unveiled its AI-assisted Remote Operations Centre after using it for six race weekends. With more than 140 live feeds supporting officials, can it make Formula 1 decisions faster and more consistent?
Mercedes Turns Blue for Austin With One-Off MANUFAKTUR Livery
Mercedes has unveiled a blue-accented MANUFAKTUR livery for Austin, with matching driver suits and a redesigned garage. More importantly, its latest update package will run on both cars at COTA.
The Championship Says Antonelli. Austin Says Verstappen.
Kimi Antonelli arrives at COTA with a 102-point championship lead and his first chance to seal the title. But Max Verstappen has won four of the last five Austin Grands Prix and stands one victory from Lewis Hamilton’s circuit record.
Honda Reaches 500 F1 Races: Why Its Difficult 2026 Is Only One Chapter
Honda reaches its 500th officially registered F1 race in Austin with Aston Martin struggling. Its past comebacks offer perspective, but no guarantee of another.
Would More Spending Room Help F1’s Midfield Catch Up?
Williams needs room to rebuild, Haas needs funding, and Alpine wants to use its budget better. Would more spending freedom help F1’s midfield catch up?
He Beat Them in F2. Why Is Bortoleto Still Chasing Them in F1?
Gabriel Bortoleto beat Isack Hadjar and Kimi Antonelli to the 2024 F2 title. Their different F1 opportunities now test his patience as Audi builds toward the front.