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Daniel Ricciardo highlights Kimi Antonelli's youth as the Mercedes driver stands on the brink of his maiden Formula 1 world championship in Mexico.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-10-30T13:30:04.000Z
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has addressed paddock rumours linking Aston Martin to a future customer power unit deal.
Sanne Vermeer - 2026-10-28T10:00:00.000Z
Charles Leclerc believes a recent setup and driving breakthrough helped him finish second in Austin.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-26T11:59:22.000Z
Max Verstappen finished third at the United States Grand Prix but vented major frustration over recurring radio failures and poor starts.
Hans van den Broekma - 2026-10-26T09:24:15.000Z
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli stands on the verge of F1 history heading into this weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-26T01:00:00.000Z
Fernando Alonso claimed a lap-one clash ruined his strongest drive of the season and launched a scathing attack on the backmarkers.
Nadia van Leeuwen - 2026-10-26T00:00:23.000Z
Lewis Hamilton finished fourth at the United States Grand Prix after a setup mistake left his Ferrari lacking front-end response.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-25T23:59:55.000Z
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar has called for a complete clutch redesign following a poor start at the United States Grand Prix.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-25T23:55:00.000Z
Kimi Antonelli cruised to a dominant victory at the Circuit of the Americas, but must wait until Mexico City to seal the world championship.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-25T22:21:43.000Z
Max Verstappen hits back at COTA chief Bobby Epstein over bumpy track conditions, revealing he requires painkillers to cope with the physical toll.
Hans van den Broekma - 2026-10-25T18:02:12.000Z
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli secured his seventh pole position of the 2026 season by defeating Max Verstappen during a tense qualifying session at the Circuit of the Americas.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-24T22:25:54.000Z
Lewis Hamilton praises teammate Kimi Antonelli as the young Mercedes driver stands on the brink of capturing the Formula 1 world championship at the United States Grand Prix.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-10-24T11:12:20.000Z
Andrea Kimi Antonelli admitted he was only four years old and playing with Hot Wheels when Sebastian Vettel won his first world title in 2010.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-10-24T08:10:55.000Z
Charles Leclerc led Max Verstappen by less than a tenth of a second in opening practice for the United States Grand Prix as Ferrari evaluated fresh upgrades in Austin.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-24T00:37:36.000Z
Marcin Budkowski has left Cadillac's 2027 driver plans unconfirmed amid talks with Sergio Perez, fresh uncertainty for Valtteri Bottas, and an approaching decision on Colton Herta.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-23T22:39:48.000Z
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli approaches the United States Grand Prix with a chance to clinch the world title, though he insists a perfect weekend is required.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-23T18:37:06.000Z
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris warn that severe bumps at the Circuit of the Americas are causing physical pain and damage.
Nadia van Leeuwen - 2026-10-23T15:30:00.000Z
Lando Norris will face no internal penalty from McLaren following his controversial final-lap collision with team-mate Oscar Piastri during the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-23T07:00:00.000Z
As Formula 1 arrives in Texas, the paddock weighs Kimi Antonelli's championship match points and Max Verstappen's pursuit of a third straight victory.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-23T01:00:47.000Z
Audi junior and Formula 3 runner-up Freddie Slater will sample Formula 1 machinery during opening practice sessions in Mexico City and Sao Paulo.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-22T18:44:03.000Z
Liam Lawson continues to deliver solid results for Racing Bulls on the track, yet questions persist regarding his future security in Formula 1.
Nadia van Leeuwen - 2026-10-21T18:06:34.000Z
Toyota clinched its eighth FIA World Endurance Manufacturers Championship after a commanding one-two finish at the inaugural 6 Hours of Barcelona.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-18T18:31:00.000Z
Christian Horner has taken a cheeky swipe at former Haas team boss Guenther Steiner, highlighting his lack of podiums despite finding massive fame on Netflix.
Hans van den Broekma - 2026-10-18T13:00:00.000Z
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson has partnered with Taylor Guitars to launch a signature model before performing live with his childhood bandmates ahead of the United States Grand Prix.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-10-16T20:45:24.000Z
Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Camara will make his Formula 1 debut with Haas in 2027, replacing Esteban Ocon alongside Oliver Bearman.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-16T16:57:04.000Z
Franco Colapinto has told supporters to immediately stop online harassment aimed at rivals and officials, warning that toxic social media abuse is actively jeopardising his Formula 1 career.
Nadia van Leeuwen - 2026-10-16T15:32:39.000Z
Human rights organisation Amnesty International has strongly condemned Formula 1 over a new 10-year African Grand Prix deal with Rwanda.
Sanne Vermeer - 2026-10-15T08:20:58.000Z
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli admits he is relieved Max Verstappen is too far back in the standings to mount a late championship charge.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-10-15T05:06:39.000Z
Red Bull Racing has extended Laurent Mekies' contract as team principal through to the end of 2031, securing at least six seasons under the Frenchman's leadership.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-14T20:40:14.000Z
The celebrity guest and Mercedes' championship leader shared a light-hearted reunion in Singapore as their viral Monaco towel mix-up resurfaced ahead of the night race.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-10-14T11:50:04.000Z
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