How Mercedes got their front wing upgrade in the sweet spot
Mark Hughes and Giorgio Piola divulge how Mercedes managed to get their front wing upgrade to work from Austin onwards.
Formula 1
4th November 2026
Why Aston Martin's Mexico City GP ended after five laps
Honda have revealed why Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll both retired after five laps of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
‘Thankfully I’m okay’ – Bottas reacts to Mexico City crash
Valtteri Bottas endured a big shunt at the Mexico City Grand Prix, the Finn careering off and into the barriers at high speed midway through the race.
Liverpool owner FSG holds talks over buying majority stake in Cadillac F1 team
Liverpool’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, has held talks about buying a majority stake in the Cadillac Formula One team for more than £2bn as Mark Walter continues to sell off his sporting assets amid allegations of insurance fraud.
The 5 drivers most likely to win in Sao Paulo
We look at the betting odds and analyse the chances of the five drivers most likely to win at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace.
Camara to make F1 debut for Haas in Sao Paulo
Rafael Camara’s F1 debut with Haas has been brought forward to the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Ocon dropped by Haas for rest of season after row
F1 team Haas says Estaban Ocon will "no longer compete on its behalf in the 2026 world championship" after he was dropped for the Mexico Grand Prix.
Who impressed our Power Rankings judges in Mexico City?
Find out who featured at the top of the Power Rankings table after the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend.
PALMER: What impressed me most in Antonelli’s title year
F1 TV analyst and former Renault F1 driver Jolyon Palmer dissects Kimi Antonelli's record-breaking championship campaign.
What time is the 2026 Sao Paulo GP and how can I watch it?
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the 20th Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from Brazil.
The incredible F1 legends' cars that sold at auction
After Ayrton Senna's Honda NSX was sold at auction, we look at some of the remarkable road cars with links to Formula 1 legends that have gone under the hammer.
The inside story of Lewis Hamilton’s first F1 test
As Lewis Hamilton gears up for this Sunday's Sao Paulo Grand Prix, he will be preparing to make his 400th Grand Prix start in Formula.
Lindblad offers verdict on Piastri collision in Mexico
Arvid Lindblad has stated he and Oscar Piastri "were in a genuine fight" in the closing stages of the Mexico City Grand Prix, with the Racing Bulls driver ultimately crashing out of the race after a collision.
How sporting events are being affected by Middle East conflict
BBC Sport takes a look at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider area.
F1’s youngest World Champions as Antonelli smashes record
Aged just 20, Kimi Antonelli has joined an exclusive club of F1 World Champions by clinching the 2026 world title.
3rd November 2026
Sao Paulo Grand Prix betting guide and latest odds
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your predictions for Interlagos.
The best images from Antonelli's title-winning celebrations
Kimi Antonelli sealed his maiden World Championship title in Mexico City at the age of just 20 and in only his second season in the sport.
Russell shares emotional reflection on 2026 in candid post
George Russell has reflected on his challenging 2026 campaign after Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli secured the Drivers’ Championship in Mexico City.
Do Ferrari need rules of engagement? F1 Q&A
BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Mexico City Grand Prix.
5 betting lessons from Antonelli's Mexico title win
The 20-year-old is now the youngest-ever World Champion in F1 history.
Antonelli makes history as Verstappen eyes 2027 glory
Antonelli may have become F1’s youngest-ever World Champion in Mexico, but the betting markets are already predicting something different for 2027.
Russell says F1 title loss 'tough to deal with'
George Russell says the way his season "unravelled" while Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli marched to the title have been "tough to deal with".
Antonelli's incredible journey to his maiden F1 title
F1.com charts the journey of Kimi Antonelli's triumphant World Championship-winning season.
5 Winners and 5 Losers from Mexico City
Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Hirakawa assesses 'dream' F1 debut in Mexico City
Ryo Hirakawa admits that making his Formula 1 debut "was my dream" after the Japanese driver finished the Mexico City Grand Prix last weekend, eventually being promoted into the points.
Antonelli reveals race number he will use to defend title in 2027
Kimi Antonelli has revealed what race number he will use to defend his Formula 1 drivers' title in 2027, having become World Champion last weekend in the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Bonnington names Antonelli’s top three races in title year
Kimi Antonelli’s race engineer Pete Bonnington has shared his highlights from the Italian’s title-winning season.
How to follow Sao Paulo Grand Prix on the BBC
All the key BBC coverage details for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, which takes place from 6-8 November.
‘It's a matter of respect’ – Vasseur on Hamilton/Leclerc clash
A Mexico City GP that held such promise for Scuderia Ferrari proved to be a painful afternoon for team principal Fred Vasseur.
Russell details ‘frustrating’ opening lap issue in Mexico
George Russell has shared his thoughts on the Mexico City Grand Prix, where his team mate Kimi Antonelli put the Drivers’ Championship out of reach for good.
The records Antonelli has broken on his way to maiden title
It has been a season of breaking records for Kimi Antonelli, who has rewritten several chapters of the F1 history books en route to his first World Championship.
2nd November 2026
The boy from Bologna who became world champion
A world champion and history maker. This is the story of Kimi Antonelli told by the people of his hometown Bologna.
A world champion but 'one of us' - a city's pride in Antonelli
As Kimi Antonelli becomes F1 world champion, the people of Bologna hail their hometown hero.
Wolff hails world champion Antonelli as role model in blast at F1’s ‘entitled moaners’
The Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has described his Formula One world champion Kimi Antonelli as a new kind of racing driver who represents the future of the sport, comparing him scathingly to what he called some of the entitled moaners on the grid and declaring “selfless, ruthless” drivers now dead to F1. Antonelli secured his first world title in Mexico City on Sunday, at 20 years old becoming the youngest F1 champion in only his second season in the sport.
Antonelli title win 'beginning of something special'
The Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin, Marc Priestley and Jennie Gow reflect on the impact of Kimi Antonelli becoming the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history.
The Mexico GP issues Antonelli overcame to claim his title
Michael Lamonato on how Kimi Antonelli turned a sub-optimal build-up to the Mexico City Grand Prix into title-winning glory.
How Kimi Antonelli saw off the grid to become F1’s youngest world champion
Mercedes driver makes history at 20 years old by exceeding all expectations in only his second season. Before the 2026 season had begun there was something of a consensus within Formula One. Mercedes appeared to have the fastest car and George Russell was favourite for the title.
‘People were doubters’ – Wolff on Antonelli’s ‘incredible’ journey
Toto Wolff has reflected on Kimi Antonelli's journey with Mercedes after the Italian claimed his maiden Formula 1 title at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
'Unbelievable' – The F1 grid praise new champion Antonelli
Drivers across the Formula 1 grid gave their reactions to Kimi Antonelli becoming the youngest ever World Champion.
What the teams said – Race day in Mexico City
The drivers and teams report back on all the action at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
All the key moments from the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix
The Mexico City Grand Prix once again delivered a memorable weekend, culminating in Kimi Antonelli being crowned F1’s youngest World Champion.
Antonelli clinched the title - but who shone most in Mexico? Driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Verstappen is your Mexico City GP Driver of the Day
Max Verstappen picks up the Driver of the Day vote for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
Why Antonelli’s title win is an explosive shot in the arm for F1
F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne reflects on Kimi Antonelli's staggering rise from promising rookie to Italy's first Formula 1 World Champion in seven decades.
Verstappen on the move that earned him ‘fantastic’ Mexico win
Max Verstappen took advantage of an early tussle between Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to clinch victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Piastri receives post-race penalty at Mexico City GP
Oscar Piastri has lost his points from the Mexico City Grand Prix after he was deemed to be at fault in a collision with Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad.
Leclerc concedes he 'deserved penalty' over Hamilton clash
Charles Leclerc picked up a five-second time penalty after passing his team mate off track during an opening lap battle for the lead.
Antonelli’s dad reflects on son’s ‘important’ title triumph
Marco Antonelli has opened up about his son’s historic World Championship success at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Alpine duo stripped of Mexico City GP points after penalties
Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly have lost their top-10 finishes at the Mexico City Grand Prix after receiving penalties following the race.
'Serious talks’ – Hamilton on costly Leclerc battle
Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari "easily had a car to have P1 and P2" during the Mexico City Grand Prix, as an opening lap battle with team mate Charles Leclerc potentially cost the team victory.
How Antonelli 'blew everyone away' to make F1 history
Kimi Antonelli seems destined for Formula 1 greatness after winning his first world title, writes Andrew Benson.
'We've got big problems' - Hamilton says Ferrari need 'serious talks'
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari need "some serious talks behind closed doors" after fighting between their two drivers in Mexico.
Antonelli crowned champion in Mexico as Verstappen wins race
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 World Champion as third place in the Mexico City Grand Prix was enough for the Mercedes driver to claim the 2026 crown, with Max Verstappen taking race victory from Lewis Hamilton.
Antonelli shares touching reaction to ‘incredible’ title win
Kimi Antonelli won his maiden Drivers’ Championship with a third-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix, leaving him emotional as he reacted to his momentous achievement.
‘I’ve cried way too much today’: Kimi Antonelli fights back tears after F1 title win
Having enjoyed a moment he said he would remember forever, an emotional Kimi Antonelli was moved to tears once more in remembering his grandfather after the Italian won the Formula One world championship at the Mexican Grand Prix.
Antonelli becomes world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico
Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Antonelli heads list of F1's youngest champions
As Kimi Antonelli becomes F1's youngest world champion, we look at how his achievement compares with some of the drivers who previously held the record.
Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion with third place in Mexican GP
Kimi Antonelli etched his name into the Formula One record books as world champion and as a deserved and popular winner whose verve and extraordinary skill has been thrilling to watch, turning what many thought might have been an unlikely title tilt into a triumphant march, sealed with tears of joy at the Mexican Grand Prix.
How much do you know about F1 champion Antonelli?
Kimi Antonelli has been crowned Formula 1 world champion - how well do you know the Mercedes driver?.
LIVE COVERAGE: Antonelli becomes youngest ever F1 champion
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2026.
OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where for the Mexico City Grand Prix
The full official starting order for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
Our final Mexico City Grand Prix betting predictions
Our expert betting writers bring you their final predictions and latest odds before the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Why F1 fans must avoid emotional bets in Mexico
Safer gambling is important, so we’ve flagged some key areas where you should keep a cool head when betting during Sunday's race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
1st November 2026
5 late-notice F1 debutants and how they fared
Following the news of Ryo Hirakawa's surprise debut in Mexico City, F1.com has taken a look at how other last-minute substitutes got on in the past.
F1’s longest pole career spans as Hamilton returns to top
Lewis Hamilton scored the 105th pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix, extending his own record as the longest pole position career spans, coming over 19 years after his maiden top spot in Formula 1. We take a look at the top 10 drivers with the longest career spans between their first and last poles.
Who is F1’s latest debutant Ryo Hirakawa?
F1.com looks at Ryo Hirakawa's trajectory to his maiden Formula 1 race with Haas at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Our Mexico City GP Bet Builder selections made
We have picked a four-leg Bet Builder for Mexico City, including podium and points-finish selections.
Alonso's 'frustration is beyond imagination' after issues
Fernando Alonso has stated that his "frustration is beyond imagination" after a power unit problem brought the Aston Martin driver's Qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix to an early end.
‘This experience has shaped me’ – Gasly on his work with Make-A-Wish
Make-a-Wish France Ambassador Pierre Gasly discusses his vital work with the charity and the experiences that have stayed with him.
How F1 drivers and teams have embraced Dia de Muertos
With the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix taking place on Dia de Muertos, discover the traditions behind the special helmets, paddock celebrations and driver activities.
What are the tyre strategy options for the Mexico City GP?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Leclerc 'angry with myself' after Mexico Qualifying
Charles Leclerc will start the Mexico Grand Prix in P3 while Lewis Hamilton claimed a first pole since 2023.
Norris admits McLaren are ‘too slow’ after Mexico Qualifying
Lando Norris was left sixth on the grid for the Mexico City Grand Prix after being unable to repeat the lap that had taken him to the top of Q2.
Vasseur on Hamilton’s ‘fantastic job’ in Mexico Qualifying
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has praised Lewis Hamilton for his Qualifying performance in Mexico City.
What the teams said – Qualifying in Mexico City
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez ahead of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
What To Watch For in the Mexico City Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Hamilton reacts to ‘special’ maiden pole with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first pole position since 2023 during Qualifying at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Lawson disqualified from Mexico City GP Qualifying
Liam Lawson's eventful weekend at the Mexico City Grand Prix has continued with his disqualification from Saturday's Qualifying hour.
Antonelli ‘feeling more tense than usual’ in Mexico City
On what could potentially be a historic weekend for Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes driver will line up in P4 for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Verstappen reveals what 'killed my lap' in Mexico Qualifying
Max Verstappen believes "we were fighting for pole" ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver ultimately set to start P5 for Sunday's race.
Russell details 'frustration I have' despite qualifying in P2
George Russell will start on the front row in Mexico after a close Qualifying battle with polesitter Lewis Hamilton.
Piastri reflects on 'bizarre' Q2 exit in Mexico
Oscar Piastri admits he is "not sure what happened" as the McLaren driver was eliminated in Q2 ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Late Haas F1 call-up in Mexico 'dream come true' – Hirakawa
Ryo Hirakawa has reflected on his late call-up to race for Haas at the Mexico City Grand Prix, the Japanese driver describing the chance to make his Formula 1 debut as a "dream come true".
On 'tense' Antonelli's big weekend, this was Hamilton's day
As Kimi Antonelli bids to become F1's youngest world champion, veteran Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years to take his first Ferrari pole.
Ocon denies reports of physical altercation behind dropping
Esteban Ocon denies reports that his being dropped by Haas at the Mexico City Grand Prix was a consequence of a row with team principal Ayao Komatsu descending into a physical confrontation.
Lewis Hamilton storms to his first Ferrari pole at F1 Mexican GP with Antonelli fourth
Even as Formula One’s young gun Kimi Antonelli remains on course to claim his first world championship on Sunday it was the veteran, seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton who gave a salutary reminder that there is very much fight left in the old dog yet as he claimed a spectacular pole position for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari at Mexico City Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton takes his first pole position for Ferrari and his first for more than three years at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
AS IT HAPPENED: Hamilton claims scintillating pole in Mexico City
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
Hamilton clinches first pole with Ferrari at Mexico City GP
Lewis Hamilton has ended a three-year pole position drought in Qualifying at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Norris pips Antonelli to top spot in Mexico City FP3
Lando Norris finished fastest in Free Practice 3 ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, the McLaren driver just beating Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc to the top spot.
AS IT HAPPENED: FP3 for the Mexico City Grand Prix
Live coverage of the third Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
Hirakawa to replace Ocon at Haas for Mexico City Grand Prix
Haas have announced Ryo Hirakawa will replace Esteban Ocon for the remainder of the Grand Prix weekend in Mexico City.
Hirakawa replaces Ocon for Mexico City Grand Prix
Ryo Hirakawa will race for Haas at the Mexico City Grand Prix, replacing Esteban Ocon.
Alonso cautiously upbeat after strong Friday in Mexico
Fernando Alonso admits Aston Martin's Friday performance in Mexico City has beaten expectations, with the AMR26 coping well with the challenges of altitude.
Mekies predicts ‘one-off’ Mexico order in wind tunnel update
Laurent Mekies believes the unique challenges of the Mexico City Grand Prix could shake up the competitive order, whilst also revealing when the team’s new wind tunnel is expected to arrive.
Best Qualifying bets before the Mexico City GP
Our expert betting writers share their top picks for Qualifying at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City.
31st October 2026
Verstappen and Lawson get grid drops after ‘clumsy’ clash
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson have been given grid penalties by the stewards following their “unacceptable” and “clumsy” incident during second practice in Mexico.
How 10 F1 rookies got on during FP1 in Mexico City
Ten rookies took to the track during first practice in Mexico City, but who impressed and who endured a more challenging session?.
Are Ferrari the favourites after Friday practice in Mexico City?
Lawrence Barretto delves into the biggest lessons from Friday's running at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Piastri on why McLaren’s Mexico prospects are ‘very difficult to know’
Oscar Piastri has given his take on how McLaren fared on Friday at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
