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McLaren unveils fan-designed special livery for the Mexico Grand Prix
McLaren will debut a fan‑designed special livery at the Mexico City Grand Prix, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri behind the wheel. The team invited supporters earlier this year to submit creative concepts, and the winning design will adorn the cars this weekend, marking a rare driver‑fan collaboration on race‑day aesthetics.
FIA stewards criticized for turning a blind eye to 'dangerous incident'
Carlos Sainz condemns FIA stewards for not penalising Arvid Lindblad after the Racing Bulls driver forced him into the pit wall at the United States Grand Prix opener, damaging Sainz's Williams front wing. The incident received no official investigation, sparking criticism over the stewards’ handling of a potentially dangerous on‑track collision.
Hamilton rues missing out on Verstappen battle: 'Would've been awesome'
Lewis Hamilton says he missed a chance to duel with Max Verstappen in the closing laps of the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Hamilton rapidly closed the gap to Verstappen, who was on older tyres, but the overtaking opportunity never materialised, leaving Hamilton disappointed but impressed by the potential battle.
Norris' team receives good news as Formula 2 makes his entry official
Lando Norris' team will compete in Formula 2 during the upcoming season, the competition has revealed. The 11 teams have been selected for the upcoming three-year Formula 2 cycle. The list includes 10 teams from the current season, including ART Grand Prix, Campos Racing, DAMS, Hitech, Invicta Racin...
Max Verstappen leaves Brundle in awe: 'It was pure Max'
Martin Brundle could only praise Max Verstappen's overtake on Lando Norris at the United States Grand Prix. According to the former Formula 1 driver, the manoeuvre was 'pure Max'. Kimi Antonelli confidently won the United States Grand Prix, but behind the Italian, there was a hard-fought battle for...
Mekies responds to Verstappen's 'not agreed' claim with clear verdict
Laurent Mekies has answered Max Verstappen's claim that his United States Grand Prix strategy "wasn't agreed upon". The Red Bull team principal said he had not heard the comments, ruled out tyres or strategy as an excuse, and promised a review. Verstappen finished third in Austin, around 17 seconds...
Kimi Antonelli reveals which F1 number he wants to race with in 2027
Kimi Antonelli says he will race with the number 44 in 2027 if he clinches the F1 title. The Mercedes rookie, currently just two points from a historic maiden championship and a record as the sport’s youngest champion, has already picked his number ahead of a potential title win.
Piastri told to let Norris through as McLaren reveal what triggered swap
Andrea Stella has explained why McLaren instructed Oscar Piastri to let Lando Norris through during the United States Grand Prix. The Italian team principal revealed that the possibility of swapping positions was discussed before the race, with the British driver considered better equipped to deal w...
Liam Lawson handed special request ahead of Mexican GP weekend
Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane delivered a message of praise to Liam Lawson over team radio following the United States Grand Prix, despite the New Zealander's future remaining uncertain. The 2027 driver line-up has yet to be confirmed, with Lawson continuing to strengthen his case for ano...
Alpine hands F2 talent his first Grand Prix weekend outing in Mexico
Alpine will give Formula 2 standout Gabriele Mini his Formula 1 debut, slotting him into the first free‑practice session at Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez next Friday. The Alpine Academy and MP Motorsport driver becomes the first F2 talent to take part in a Grand Prix weekend outing for the French team, joining regulars while teammate Franco Colapinto also participates in the session.
F1 Today: Verstappen enjoys big financial boost as Russell sits out in Mexico
Max Verstappen’s net worth soars as he joins the Netherlands’ wealthiest elite, while Mercedes’ George Russell misses the opening practice at the Mexican Grand Prix, relinquishing his seat for the session. The article breaks down Verstappen’s recent financial gains and the implications of Russell’s enforced absence ahead of the race on Oct. 27, 2026.
Colton Herta handed big opportunity to secure key F1 milestone
Colton Herta earns a second Formula 1 free‑practice (FP1) stint, this time at the Mexico City Grand Prix, as part of the effort to meet the FIA’s Super Licence requirements. After piloting Sergio Pérez’s Red Bull car at the Circuit of the Americas, Héra’s upcoming FP1 run could secure the final points he needs for the coveted licence, marking a key milestone for the Cadillac driver’s F1 ambitions.
Max Verstappen set to skip Mexico City Grand Prix session
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen skips the first free‑practice slot at the Mexico City Grand Prix, handing his RB22 to a rookie for the second time this season, GPblog reports. The move follows F1’s rule requiring each driver to cede their car twice during FP1, and could impact Verstaugh’s preparation ahead of the weekend’s qualifying and race.
Marko puts money in eerie AI project allowing people to speak after death
Helmut Marko has turned his attention to an unusual venture away from Formula 1, backing an Austrian start-up developing technology that could allow people to communicate with loved ones even after their death. The project uses artificial intelligence to preserve personal messages, with one of its m...
McLaren's future Hypercar driver Fornaroli replaces Norris in Mexico FP1
Fresh from being confirmed as a McLaren Hypercar driver for 2027, Leonardo Fornaroli is preparing for another Formula 1 appearance with the British team. The Italian will replace Lando Norris in the opening practice session of the Mexican Grand Prix before taking over Oscar Piastri's car at the foll...
Colapinto breaks silence on Jeremy Clarkson's controversial F1 joke
Franco Colapinto has responded to controversial comments made by Jeremy Clarkson about his nationality during the United States Grand Prix weekend. The former Top Gear presenter faced criticism over his remarks, with the Alpine driver's manager speaking out and the French team distancing itself from...
Perez celebrates homecoming with striking helmet design for Mexican GP
Sergio Perez has revealed a special helmet design for the Mexico City Grand Prix, paying tribute to his country's cultural heritage ahead of his home race. The Cadillac driver will make his tenth appearance at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, where he has previously celebrated two podium finishes i...
Cadillac has another candidate in mind besides Herta to replace Bottas
Frederik Vesti could be one of the candidates to replace Valtteri Bottas at Cadillac for the 2027 Formula 1 season. GPblog understands that the Dane is under consideration if the American team decides not to continue with the experienced Finn. That gives Cadillac another potential successor, alongsi...
Verstappen's Austin strategy critique analysed: what the numbers reveal
In Austin, Max Verstupper’s gamble on a second set of soft tyres backfires as he is forced onto a 25‑lap final stint, five laps earlier than planned. Red Bull’s choice contrasts with Charles Leclerc’s longer medium‑tyre run, which lets the Ferrari driver delay his last stop and gain track position. The article breaks down lap‑by‑lap data, tyre degradation rates and the strategic gap that left Verstappen with less pace on worn softs, highlighting how the numbers expose a miscalculation in Red Bull’s tyre strategy.
Formula 1 awaits U.S. election results before deciding on season finale
Formula 1 may postpone the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix until after the U.S. election results, according to GPblog. At the same time, a strong rumor circulates that an announcement on 9 November will confirm Imola as the season‑final venue, though details remain unverified.
Williams confirm Albon and Sainz will give up seats at upcoming F1 races
Williams have announced that Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz will both give up their cars during the upcoming Mexican and Brazilian Grand Prix weekends. Reserve driver Luke Browning will replace Albon in the opening practice session in Mexico before taking over Sainz's FW48 in Brazil, completing the tea...
FIA stewards’ consistency questioned after 10-second penalty was handed out
Oliver Bearman has called the 10-second penalty he received at the United States Grand Prix "crazy" and "very excessive". He also argued that worse incidents this season have earned five seconds or no penalty at all. Bearman and Gasly made contact in Turn 11, and the Briton was found by the stewards...
Max Verstappen's net worth increases by stunning amount in a single year
Red Bull star Max Verstappen re‑enters the Quote 500 list as one of the Netherlands’ 500 richest, with his fortune soaring to an estimated €310 million in 2026. The rapid wealth boost makes him the youngest Dutch billionaire on the roster, highlighting the financial impact of his dominant F1 seasons.
Russell has to give up seat for opening session of the Mexico City GP
George Russell sits out the opening free‑practice (FP1) at the Mexico City Grand Prix, handing his car to rookie Frederik Vesti. The swap follows F1’s annual rule requiring top drivers to give rookies two FP1 outings, meaning Russell will miss the first session of the weekend.
Antonelli admits Verstappen's early pit stop left him concerned in Austin
Kimi Antonelli reveals that Max Verstappen’s unexpected early pit stop at the United States Grand Prix in Austin unsettled him. Antonelli, driving for Mercedes, explained that the winning one‑stop strategy was devised mid‑race rather than pre‑planned, and Verstappen later lambasted the decision. The insight sheds light on the strategic drama behind the race‑winning move that secured Verstappen’s victory in Austin.
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