Daniel Ricciardo believes Kimi Antonelli’s age and innocence is what has made him so successful in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Nine victories so far in his sophomore F1 campaign have taken Antonelli to the brink of his maiden world title. All the Mercedes driver needs to be crowned in Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix is ninth place, or for neither George Russell nor Lewis Hamilton to win.
This ...
Daniel Ricciardo believes Kimi Antonelli’s age and innocence is what has made him so successful in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Nine victories so far in his sophomore F1 campaign have taken Antonelli to the brink of his maiden world title. All the Mercedes driver needs to be crowned in Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix is ninth place, or for neither George Russell nor Lewis Hamilton to win.
This ...
After the United States Grand Prix, Isack Hadjar was critical of Red Bull's execution, as was Max Verstappen. Both drivers were unhappy with the strategy and, on top of that, were hampered by two problems that have been troubling the Formula 1 team for a long time: technical issues with the team radio and problematic starts.
"I have poor radio, I don't even know what's happening. And whenever ...
Fernando Alonso's rivals do not share his view that one-third of the Formula 1 grid has "very low" driving standards.
At 2,286 metres above sea level, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is by far the highest-altitude venue on the Formula 1 calendar. This naturally means thinner air, which presents a unique challenge at the Mexican Grand Prix for teams and manufacturers in two ways.
Firstly, the lower air density means that the power unit, and particularly the turbo, is put under considerable strain in Mexico ...
At 2,286 metres above sea level, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is by far the highest-altitude venue on the Formula 1 calendar. This naturally means thinner air, which presents a unique challenge at the Mexican Grand Prix for teams and manufacturers in two ways.
Firstly, the lower air density means that the power unit, and particularly the turbo, is put under considerable strain in Mexico ...
Audi has announced that former team manager Beat Zehnder is leaving the organisation at the end of the 2026 Formula 1 season after a 34-year stint at Hinwil.
Zehnder was hired by founder Peter Sauber in 1988 as a mechanic for its sportscar programme and moved with Sauber to F1 at the start of the 1993 season, quickly becoming an integral part of the Swiss outfit.
He became team manager the ...
The Audi Formula 1 team has announced that former team manager Beat Zehnder is leaving the organisation at the end of the 2026 season after a 34-year stint at Hinwil.
Zehnder was hired by founder Peter Sauber in 1988 as a mechanic for its sportscar programme and moved with Sauber to F1 at the start of the 1993 season, quickly becoming an integral part of the Swiss outfit.
He became team ...
Mercedes driver George Russell reckons Ferrari has "quite an advantage" at F1's Mexican Grand Prix with its turbo design, while Charles Leclerc still believes Mercedes has the best car "wherever we go".
Mexico's capital megalopolis sits on a 2250m plateau, which gives the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez one of the most unique engineering challenges. The lower-density air reduces aerodynamic ...
Lewis Hamilton says he is unlike any driver Formula 1 has seen before and reaffirms a determination to keep racing into his mid-forties.
Lando Norris says he's happy to see Andrea Kimi Antonelli succeed him as world champion because he's performed so well this year.
Oscar Piastri has no skin in the game so far as the 2026 drivers' championship is concerned, but he reckons there is still plenty to fight for in the final rounds of the season.
One of the biggest priorities is to work on improving his performances at circuits where he has struggled historically; another is to understand the effects of the latest set of upgrades applied to his MCL40 and work ...
While Sir Patrick Stewart made his name in franchises such as Star Trek and X-Men, he'll be remembered by Formula 1 fans as an unforgettable lover of motorsport. And in Montreal in 2017, he proved just how passionate he was by drinking champagne from Daniel Ricciardo's race boot on the podium.
The film legend died aged 86 at his home in Los Angeles after what was described as a brief and ...
Vettel wins F1's first Indian GP as Hamilton and Massa collide
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton insists he is “built differently” as he discusses the idea of extending his career long enough to race at the new African Grand Prix.
F1 recently announced a 10-year deal with Rwanda to host a race at a new circuit near Kigali, with the event expected to join the calendar in the early 2030s. Upon hearing the news, he was asked his thoughts ...
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says it is "normal" for F1 drivers and team members to fall ill at this stage of the season after two drivers missed Thursday's media day in Mexico City.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was excused from media duties while he recovers from a viral illness, with Mercedes expecting the Italian driver to return to the track for Friday practice ...
Max Verstappen has joked that former Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo is a "smart man" for picking him in a potential trio for a future Le Mans 24 Hour challenge.
Ricciardo has not taken part in any racing series since leaving F1 for the second time having raced for Red Bull's sister RB squad in 2024.
However, speaking on the Beyond the Grid podcast, the Australian race winner suggested ...
Max Verstappen has joked that his former team-mate Daniel Ricciardo is "a smart man" for picking him for his dream Le Mans line-up. In fact, he revealed that the pair of them had already discussed the possibility of it.
In a recent interview with the Beyond the Grid podcast, the Australian talked about his time at Red Bull and his exit from Formula 1. While he discussed what was next for him ...
Alex Albon says Fernando Alonso's criticism on his clash in Austin was "not nice to hear" but dismisses the Spaniard's claims that the bottom third of the grid is lacking quality.
Alonso was furious after a first-lap clash with Albon at the Circuit of the Americas left him with permanent damage to his floor, leaving him with less downforce and unable to capitalise on a more competitive weekend ...
Sergio Perez says Cadillac faces a difficult decision over whether his 2027 team mate should be Valtteri Bottas or Colton Herta.
Sir Patrick Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, aged 86
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has rejected Fernando Alonso's claim that the standard of driving at the back of the grid is low, insisting the level is "very, very high" across the field.
Alonso criticised the lower third of the grid after his battle with Williams driver Alex Albon at last weekend's United States Grand Prix and stood by his comments while speaking to the media in ...
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc says he is “not obsessed” with finishing second in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship, despite being just nine points off the position with five races to go.
While Kimi Antonelli is expected to wrap up his championship campaign this weekend at the Mexican Grand Prix, the fight for second place is alive and well between a number of drivers. Leclerc is well and ...
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has insisted that, despite an inconsistent 2026 season, he still has “a good 12 to 15 years” left in the championship. The Briton arrives in Mexico City second in the drivers' standings, albeit 123 points off his young team-mate Kimi Antonelli, who can take his first championship title this weekend.
Russell won the season opener in Australia, but his ...
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell believes Ferrari's smaller turbo could give it an advantage at this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix at the high-altitude Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit.
The circuit in Mexico City sits more than 2200 metres above sea level. The thin air reduces downforce and cooling and forces turbochargers to work much harder to feed the engine.
While speaking ...
George Russell has insisted his career will 'not be defined' and he 'won't be broken' by failing to secure a maiden Formula 1 world title this season.
The British driver entered the campaign as clear favourite for the drivers' championship having impressed in a back-of-the-grid Williams to begin his career, before continuing to catch the eye when stepping up to Mercedes as the team struggled ...
George Russell believes two key aspects of this year's cars are the reason why he hasn't been able to perform as well as his team mate.
After Fernando Alonso was hit by Alexander Albon on the opening lap of the US Grand Prix in Austin – which, according to Aston Martin's chief trackside officer Mike Krack, cost him a considerable amount of downforce – the two-time world champion was highly critical of the current driving standards in Formula 1.
"When you start at the back, there is always this risk. I think the quality of ...
After Fernando Alonso was hit by Alexander Albon on the opening lap of the US Grand Prix in Austin – which, according to Aston Martin's chief trackside officer Mike Krack, cost him a considerable amount of downforce – the two-time world champion was highly critical of the current driving standards in Formula 1.
"When you start at the back, there is always this risk. I think the quality of ...
Charles Leclerc insists he will not miss a grand prix when his first child is born, but Ferrari has reportedly lined up a stand-in in case plans change.
The Monegasque and his wife Alexandra are expecting their first baby during the last weeks of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The couple have not revealed when the baby is expected, but Alexandra’s last F1 appearance was at the Madring in ...
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Kimi Antonelli will go on to have a more successful F1 career than four-time champion Sebastian Vettel.
Antonelli is on the verge of winning his maiden F1 championship, and will be crowned at this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix if he finishes in the top nine. At 20, he would break Vettel's record as F1's youngest champion, set in ...
LEGO currently boasts a total of 31 Formula 1 sets on its UK and US stores, from a £10.99 McLaren for young children to £199.99 Technic models of championship-winning cars.
Here is every set an F1 fan like yourself you buy right now.
Technic: the 1:8 scale monsters
The biggest sets are 1:8 scale models for adults, each with working steering, suspension and a DRS flap, plus an engine you ...
Without doubt, the Mexican Grand Prix weekend represents the most colourful event on the Formula 1 calendar. Taking place during the ‘Dia de los Muertos’ (Day of the Dead) holiday period, colour invades every part of the city, and fans dress to impress to give the F1 stands a carnival atmosphere like no other. Many […]
George Russell has what it takes to be a Formula One World Champion in the future, says his Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff. Although Russell’s title hopes for the 2026 season are over after a bright start to the season that included victory in Melbourne, a combination of a brilliant young teammate and some bad […]
Formula 1 heads to Mexico City this weekend with Kimi Antonelli on the verge of securing his first world championship after dominating the United States Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver claimed his ninth victory of the season in Austin and now leads team-mate George Russell by 123 points, with Lewis Hamilton a further point behind. With only 125 points remaining across the final five grands ...
Kimi Antonelli is to miss Thursday's Mexico City Grand Prix media day with an illness as he stands on the brink of clinching his first world title.
Kimi Antonelli won’t attend Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix on Thursday due to feeling unwell, the Mercedes team has revealed.
A spokesperson for the Anglo-German outfit told media that the championship leader was “feeling under the weather” due to a “viral illness” he has been recovering from, with the FIA therefore excusing him from today’s media activities.
“We expect him to ...
Kimi Antonelli won’t attend Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix on Thursday due to feeling unwell, the Mercedes team has revealed.
A spokesperson for the Anglo-German outfit told media that the championship leader was “feeling under the weather” due to a “viral illness” he has been recovering, with the FIA therefore excusing him from today’s media activities.
“We expect him to be ...
Unwell Antonelli to miss Thursday's media day in Mexico
All the key BBC coverage details for the Mexico City Grand Prix, which takes place from 30 October to 1 November.
Last month marked two years since Daniel Ricciardo’s last motor race to this day, as the eight-time grand prix winner regretfully, discreetly bowed out of Formula 1 – but is his career over?
Ricciardo admits it likely is, having come to terms with the way his F1 stint ended – “I’m not 100% there, but I’m 90%,” he said of his quest of closure – but he might still be interested in ...
Last month marked two years since Daniel Ricciardo’s last motor race to this day, as the eight-time grand prix winner regretfully, discreetly bowed out of Formula 1 – but is his career over?
Ricciardo admits it likely is, having come to terms with the way his F1 stint ended – “I’m not 100% there, but I’m 90%,” he said of his quest of closure – but he might still be interested in ...
This weekend, Sergio Perez joins the exclusive club of drivers with at least 300 Formula 1 race starts, a milestone achieved by legends such as Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button, and Rubens Barrichello.
Throughout this journey, the Mexican driver has experienced several key moments that shaped his history in motorsport...
1. Perez's debut at Australia 2011: surprise and ...
Sergio Perez performed a show run for Cadillac in his home country ahead of this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix.
Back in July 2018, Daniel Ricciardo was one of the most highly-rated drivers in the Formula 1 paddock. He had been in the Red Bull family for a decade, since his early junior single-seater career, and was now spearheading the brand’s effort in the world championship.
But when Cyril Abiteboul came knocking with a Renault F1 deal, Ricciardo decided to make that bold switch, even though he had ...
General Motors president Mark Reuss has praised Cadillac Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez ahead of his 300th race in the series, insisting it is "an honour" to have the Mexican on side.
Perez will become just the seventh driver in F1 history to reach the milestone - joining Rubens Barrichello, Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher - and will ...
General Motors president Mark Reuss has praised Cadillac Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez ahead of his 300th race in the series, insisting it is "an honour" to have the Mexican on side.
Perez will become just the seventh driver in F1 history to reach the milestone - joining Rubens Barrichello, Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher - and will ...
Sebastian Vettel has opened up about his early years in Formula 1 in the new ARD documentary Being Sebastian Vettel – and how German manufacturer BMW initially supported him before ultimately letting him go.
The four-time F1 world champion said: "In the end, the whole BMW story didn't really work out as originally planned. […] I actually already had one foot in the door because my ...
At just 20 years old, Andrea Kimi Antonelli is currently busy making records on his second season of his Formula 1 career. But apparently, casually dominating the 2026 World Championship in a Mercedes isn't quite enough to keep the Italian phenom occupied.
In a recent sit-down with Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, Antonelli revealed that he is already plotting his next massive move outside the ...
Sergio Pérez reflects on his Red Bull exit, finding happiness beyond F1 and rediscovering his love of racing as he prepares for his 300th grand prix.