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The rival Verstappen needs - our verdict on Antonelli's F1 title

Formula 1

The rival Verstappen needs - our verdict on Antonelli's F1 title

Our take on Kimi Antonelli's 2026 achievement and what happens next

By Edd Straw, Josh Suttill, Scott Mitchell-Malm, Gary Anderson, Jack Benyon
Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Mexican Grand Prix

Formula 1

Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Mexican Grand Prix

A Ferrari 1-2 thrown away? Our verdict on latest Leclerc-Hamilton spat

Formula 1

A Ferrari 1-2 thrown away? Our verdict on latest Leclerc-Hamilton spat

Mercedes explains 'distraught' Russell's post-race absence after fine

Formula 1

Mercedes explains 'distraught' Russell's post-race absence after fine

Hamilton demands 'serious talks' after latest Leclerc incident

Formula 1

Hamilton demands 'serious talks' after latest Leclerc incident

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F1 2026 Mexican Grand Prix race result after multiple penalties

Double penalty costs Alpine all its Mexican GP points

Piastri punished for Lindblad collision

Antonelli clinches title as Ferrari mess helps Verstappen win

Bottas escapes injury in race-stopping crash

FIA explains controversial Leclerc penalty decision

F1 2026 Mexican Grand Prix starting grid with four penalties

Where Antonelli's 2026 will stand out among first-time F1 titles

Yamaha pulls out of Qatar GP, MotoGP threatens penalties

F1's attempt to prevent a repeat of Mexico Turn 1 antics

Formula 1

The rival Verstappen needs - our verdict on Antonelli's F1 title

The rival Verstappen needs - our verdict on Antonelli's F1 title

Our take on Kimi Antonelli's 2026 achievement and what happens next

By Edd Straw, Josh Suttill, Scott Mitchell-Malm, Gary Anderson, Jack Benyon
Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Mexican Grand Prix

Formula 1

Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Mexican Grand Prix

Team implosions, penalties and post-race changes mean a lot more losers than winners from Mexico

F1 2026 Mexican Grand Prix race result after multiple penalties

Formula 1

F1 2026 Mexican Grand Prix race result after multiple penalties

The race results from the 2026 Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix.

Double penalty costs Alpine all its Mexican GP points

Formula 1

Double penalty costs Alpine all its Mexican GP points

Yellow flag infringements for both Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly drop Alpine out of the Mexican GP points

Mercedes explains 'distraught' Russell's post-race absence after fine

Formula 1

Mercedes explains 'distraught' Russell's post-race absence after fine

Mercedes has been fined for George Russell not attending his media duties after the race in which team-mate Kimi Antonelli won the title

Piastri punished for Lindblad collision

Formula 1

Piastri punished for Lindblad collision

Oscar Piastri has lost his F1 points finish in Mexico as punishment for his collision with Arvid Lindblad

MotoGP

Yamaha pulls out of Qatar GP, MotoGP threatens penalties

Yamaha pulls out of Qatar GP, MotoGP threatens penalties

Yamaha will not go to the Qatar GP, citing "company-wide travel restrictions" and now looks set for penalties from MotoGP

By Valentin Khorounzhiy
Alex Marquez withdraws from Qatar GP for surgery

MotoGP

Alex Marquez withdraws from Qatar GP for surgery

Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez will undergo surgery and skip MotoGP's Qatar Grand Prix

Marquez takes complete control of title fight with Sepang win

MotoGP

Marquez takes complete control of title fight with Sepang win

Marc Marquez dominated the Malaysian Grand Prix to put one hand on the 2026 title

MotoGP. Sepang.

MotoGP

Winners and losers from MotoGP's Sepang sprint

Sepang produced another chaotic MotoGP sprint, which threatened to be derailed by late rain. Here are our winners and losers

Sepang MotoGP sprint

MotoGP

Acosta wins chaotic Sepang MotoGP sprint

Pedro Acosta braved light rainfall to come out of a four-way Sepang MotoGP sprint podium battle and take the win

Jorge Martin, Aprilia, MotoGP

MotoGP

Martin admits MotoGP title 'already lost' after Sepang withdrawal

Aprilia MotoGP rider Jorge Martin feels the 2026 title is "already lost" following his withdrawal from the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend - but intends to ride in Qatar next week

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Mercedes explains 'distraught' Russell's post-race absence after fine

Mercedes explains 'distraught' Russell's post-race absence after fine

Mercedes has been fined for George Russell not attending his media duties after the race in which team-mate Kimi Antonelli won the title

By Josh Suttill
The 'bummer' hurdle to a Verstappen-Ricciardo Le Mans reunion

Formula 1

The 'bummer' hurdle to a Verstappen-Ricciardo Le Mans reunion

Daniel Ricciardo fancies finishing his racing career at Le Mans with Max Verstappen as his team-mate. Verstappen's not sure it's viable

Williams launches 'W50' expo to celebrate F1 milestone

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Williams launches 'W50' expo to celebrate F1 milestone

Williams will bring its history to life through W50 Live, a limited-run fan experience in London featuring legendary machinery, historic moments and a look at the future.

F1, WRC and BTCC cars headline St James’s Motoring Spectacle

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F1, WRC and BTCC cars headline St James’s Motoring Spectacle

A Williams F1 car, WRC champions’ machinery and more than 80 veteran cars will feature at the free Pall Mall event on October 31.

Why F1 is so sure its Apple TV deal is working

Business

Why F1 is so sure its Apple TV deal is working

Formula 1’s pivot to Apple TV in the United States has been one of the biggest shifts in F1’s broadcast landscape in recent times - but is it paying off?

Valtteri Bottas is auctioning off his unique 'Nigel the Badger' helmet

Extra

Valtteri Bottas is auctioning off his unique 'Nigel the Badger' helmet

If you're a fan of F1 AND Badgers, well, Valtteri Bottas might have just the piece of memorabilia for you

Business

F1 renews scholarships as first social impact report published

F1 renews scholarships as first social impact report published

F1 has renewed its Engineering Scholarships with a three-year commitment via £2.4m of funding, as its releases its first social impact report

By The Race Team
When does each 2026 F1 driver's contract expire?

Formula 1

When does each 2026 F1 driver's contract expire?

Here's the contract status of every driver on the 2026 F1 grid

Mexican GP

Formula 1

What is different about a modern F1 classic

Culture, gastronomy, museums and more - the Mexican GP organiser tells The Race why thinking local is at the heart of its F1 race

Norris's new team gets F2 entry for its first year

Junior

Norris's new team gets F2 entry for its first year

The LN4 Fusion team co-founded by F1 champion Lando Norris has succeeded in getting on the F2 grid as early as 2027

AI will help design future F1 cars in new FIA/AWS deal

Formula 1

AI will help design future F1 cars in new FIA/AWS deal

AI tools will play a bigger part in the development of F1's aero rules as part of a new partnership between the FIA and Amazon Web Services

Why one team let Sky breach F1's 'most sacred' connection

Formula 1

Why one team let Sky breach F1's 'most sacred' connection

Driver-team communication is not to be messed with. That's what made Alpine allowing Sky Sports F1 in during US GP practice so significant

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    Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Mexican Grand Prix

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    F1 2026 Mexican Grand Prix race result after multiple penalties

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    Double penalty costs Alpine all its Mexican GP points

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    Mercedes explains 'distraught' Russell's post-race absence after fine

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