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Hamilton's Ferrari Fight Hits São Paulo as Leclerc Rivalry Heats Up
Lewis Hamilton brings diaspora excellence to Interlagos, where Ferrari's internal tension with Charles Leclerc could shape the next title chase.
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Hamilton v Leclerc: Ferrari's Two-Number-One Headache Won't Go Away
Ferrari want a title fight next season, but Hamilton and Leclerc both expecting to lead the team could wreck that plan before it starts.
Permane Locked In: Racing Bulls Boss Signs Through 2031
Red Bull hand Alan Permane a deal to 2031, backing the veteran to keep steering their second F1 team for years to come.
Champion Antonelli Starts 2027 Title Defence Before 2026 Ends
Newly crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli is treating the season's closing races as the first chapter of his bid to defend the crown.
Alan Jones, Williams' first F1 world champion, dies at 80
Australian great Alan Jones, who gave Williams its first drivers' crown in 1980, has died at the age of 80.
Russell Faces the Mirror After Antonelli Takes Mercedes' Title Glory
George Russell says it's time for serious self-reflection after his young Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli claimed the world championship.
Hamilton Stands His Ground in Ferrari Row With Leclerc After Mexico Clash
Africa's diaspora icon Lewis Hamilton refuses to retreat after a turn-four flashpoint with Charles Leclerc handed Max Verstappen the Mexico win.
F1 Champion Alan Jones Dies Aged 80
Alan Jones, the Williams driver who won the 1980 Formula 1 world title and became Australia's second champion, has died at 80.
Ocon axed by Haas: Is the Frenchman's F1 race career over?
Esteban Ocon's days as an F1 race driver look finished after a split with Haas, leaving the Frenchman facing big questions about what comes next.
Italian, 20, Becomes Youngest F1 World Champion in History
At just 20, the Italian sensation rewrites Formula 1's record books by becoming the youngest world champion the sport has ever seen.
Liverpool owners FSG eye £2bn+ takeover of Cadillac F1 team
Fenway Sports Group has reportedly held talks over a majority stake in Cadillac's F1 project as Mark Walter offloads sporting assets.
Ferrari Implode in Mexico as Infighting Hands Away a Winnable Grand Prix
Ferrari had victory in sight in Mexico City, but rising tension inside the team has turned a missed chance into a full-blown crisis.
Ferrari Under Fire: Do the Scuderia Need Rules of Engagement?
After Mexico City, the debate over how Ferrari's drivers should race each other is back, and it's getting louder.
Haas Cut Ties With Ocon for Rest of 2026 After Mexico Row
Haas has shut the door on Esteban Ocon for the remainder of 2026, following his axing from the Mexico Grand Prix line-up.
Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Your Guide to Catching Every Interlagos Moment
Formula 1 heads to Brazil from 6-8 November, and here is how to make sure you don't miss a second of the action at Interlagos.
Kimi Antonelli, 20, Becomes Formula One's Youngest World Champion
The 20-year-old Italian has rewritten the record books, sealing the F1 crown after a season that ran from Shanghai to Mexico City.
Kimi Antonelli, 20, Becomes F1's Youngest World Champion
Mercedes' Italian prodigy tore up the pre-season script to claim the 2026 crown in only his second year on the grid.
Antonelli Makes History as F1's Youngest World Champion Ever
Kimi Antonelli has rewritten the Formula 1 record books, and the paddock believes this is only the start of something huge.
The Chequered Flag Podcast Breaks Down Every Twist of the F1 Season
From pit-wall gambles to last-lap drama, this podcast unpacks the full story of the Formula 1 season, race by race.
Antonelli clinches the title, but who shone brightest in Mexico City?
Antonelli has the crown, but the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend produced standout performances across the grid that deserve a closer look.
Russell admits Mercedes title heartbreak has been brutal to process
George Russell opens up on a season that slipped away while Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli seized the Formula 1 crown.
Kimi Antonelli: How a Bologna kid became Formula 1 world champion
From the streets of Bologna to the summit of Formula 1, Kimi Antonelli's rise is being told by the people who watched it begin.
Bologna Erupts as Kimi Antonelli Is Crowned F1 World Champion
Kimi Antonelli is Formula 1 world champion, and his hometown of Bologna is celebrating one of its own reaching the top of motorsport.
Antonelli stuns the paddock and claims his first F1 world title
Kimi Antonelli has gone from teenage prospect to Formula 1 world champion, and the paddock is already tipping him for a long reign at the top.
Wolff Calls Champion Antonelli F1's Future, Slams 'Entitled Moaners'
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says 20-year-old world champion Kimi Antonelli is a new breed of driver, and he took aim at the grid's self-centred complainers.
Antonelli, 20, Becomes Youngest F1 World Champion as Verstappen Wins in Mexico
Kimi Antonelli claims the Formula One crown at just 20, rewriting the record books on a day when Max Verstappen took the Mexican Grand Prix win.
Antonelli Makes History as F1's Youngest World Champion Ever
Kimi Antonelli has rewritten the Formula 1 record books, taking the youngest-champion crown from a list of all-time greats.
Kimi Antonelli: The Teen Prodigy Who Became F1 World Champion
Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli has claimed the Formula 1 crown, so here's a refresher on the rise of the Bologna-born phenom.
Antonelli: From Garage Kid to F1 World Champion at 20
Kimi Antonelli was reportedly a natural behind the wheel at three, and now he's a Formula 1 world champion at just 20 years old.
Antonelli crowned youngest F1 champion as rivals salute his rise
Kimi Antonelli, 20, seals the F1 crown with third in Mexico, and the grid's biggest names are lining up to praise the Italian.
Antonelli crowned youngest F1 champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico
Kimi Antonelli rewrites the record books as Formula 1's youngest world champion, while Max Verstappen takes the chequered flag in Mexico City.
Antonelli, 20, Becomes Youngest F1 World Champion in Mexico
Kimi Antonelli seals the world title with third in Mexico, while Verstappen wins a dramatic race and Hamilton fumes at Leclerc.
Hamilton Demands Ferrari Hold Serious Talks After Mexico Fight With Leclerc
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari have big problems to fix after on-track tension with Charles Leclerc in Mexico, and wants it settled behind closed doors.
Hamilton Rolls Back the Years to Grab First Ferrari Pole
Lewis Hamilton, the British-Caribbean icon, finally has his Ferrari pole, and he took it on the weekend Kimi Antonelli chases history.
Ocon shuts down claims of physical clash with Haas boss Komatsu
Esteban Ocon rejects reports that a heated row with Haas boss Ayao Komatsu turned physical and got him dropped in Mexico City.
Hamilton storms to first Ferrari pole in Mexico as Antonelli eyes title
Lewis Hamilton, a hero to African fans and the diaspora, grabs a stunning maiden Ferrari pole in Mexico City while Kimi Antonelli lurks, one step from the crown.
Hamilton Seizes Maiden Ferrari Pole in Mexico City
Lewis Hamilton ends a pole drought of more than three years, grabbing his first Ferrari pole at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Mexico City Qualifying Sets the Grid on F1's Thinnest Air
Qualifying at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez decides who starts where, on a grid with very little African-heritage representation.
Hirakawa Replaces Ocon at Haas for Mexico City Grand Prix
Ryo Hirakawa gets the call to drive for Haas in Mexico City, stepping into the seat normally occupied by Esteban Ocon.
Kimi Antonelli Eyes F1 Crown as Mexico City Readies a Party
Mercedes' 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli arrives in Mexico City on the brink of becoming the youngest world champion in Formula One history.
Leclerc Sets the Pace as Ferrari Flies in Mexico City FP1
Charles Leclerc topped opening practice in Mexico City, giving Ferrari an early statement at one of F1's most demanding venues.
Antonelli chases F1 title as Premier League and NFL action collide
Kimi Antonelli's championship push headlines a stacked sports day, with Premier League and NFL action also demanding your attention.
Antonelli eyes F1 crown as Premier League and NFL action collide
Kimi Antonelli takes centre stage in the Formula 1 title story while the Premier League and NFL deliver a stacked slate of action.
Hamilton: F1 Has Never Seen Anyone Like Me, and I'm Not Done Racing
Lewis Hamilton, F1's trailblazing Black champion, says the grid has never had a driver like him and plans to keep racing into his mid-forties.
Russell Refuses to Let Brutal Season Define His F1 Legacy
George Russell says a bruising year alongside Kimi Antonelli won't break him, and he still believes a world title is in his future.
Antonelli Skips Mexico Media Day Through Illness Ahead of Title Charge
Kimi Antonelli is sidelined from Thursday's Mexico City GP media day with illness, just as a first world title edges within reach.
Perez Locks In Cadillac Future With Deal Running Through 2029
Sergio Perez has committed to Cadillac's F1 project until 2029, giving the newest team on the grid a veteran anchor for the long haul.
Antonelli Dominates Austin to Win US GP, But Title Party Is on Hold
Teenager Kimi Antonelli ruled the Circuit of the Americas with a commanding US GP win, yet the world championship celebration will have to wait.
F1 Eyes Simpler, Cheaper V8 Hybrids for Its Next Engine Era
Formula 1 is weighing a return to V8 turbo hybrid power, with a leaner and less costly design than the engines the sport runs today.
Antonelli's Rise: Raw Talent or Mercedes Muscle? The F1 Debate Heats Up
After the United States Grand Prix, one question dominates the paddock: how much of Kimi Antonelli's success is the driver, and how much is the car?
Steiner and Hill Dissect the Austin Grand Prix in Post-Race Debrief
Ex-Haas boss Guenther Steiner and 1996 world champion Damon Hill pick apart the Austin race with no filter and plenty of paddock insight.
Antonelli dominates US Grand Prix and moves to the brink of the F1 title
Kimi Antonelli's commanding win in the United States leaves him on the verge of a first world championship, and Toto Wolff calls it his best race yet.
Antonelli Wins US GP as Pundits Say Teen Phenom Feels No Pressure
Kimi Antonelli's US Grand Prix win has Hill, Steiner and Tennant convinced the teenager is cruising toward the F1 title without a flicker of nerves.
Antonelli Shines, Leclerc Near Perfect in US GP Driver Ratings
Kimi Antonelli earns a superb grade and Charles Leclerc comes within touching distance of perfection in the post-race report card from Austin.
Antonelli Storms to Austin Win as Wolff Hails His Best Drive Yet
Kimi Antonelli won in Austin, and Toto Wolff called it his finest performance yet, though the title will have to wait.
Mexico City Grand Prix Weekend: How to Catch Every Moment of the Action
Practice, qualifying and the race all land from 30 October to 1 November, and here's how to make sure you don't miss a lap in the thin Mexico City air.
Antonelli Wins in Austin, Moves One Race From F1 Crown
Kimi Antonelli dominated the US Grand Prix to beat Leclerc and Verstappen, leaving the title decider for Mexico next weekend.
Antonelli Dominates US GP and Stands Two Points From F1 Title
Kimi Antonelli crushed the field at the US Grand Prix and can seal his first world championship in Mexico City next weekend.
Palmowski Crowned F1 Academy Champion in Austin as Africa Watches From Afar
Alisha Palmowski seals the F1 Academy crown at COTA, and her win spotlights how few African talents sit on the junior motorsport ladder.
Antonelli Dominates in Austin, Sits Two Points From World Crown
Kimi Antonelli cruised to victory at the United States Grand Prix, but the champagne for his first world title will have to stay on ice for now.
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