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Piastri and the Webbers end their partnership
The management change and his McLaren contract are separate matters.
Lawson and Hülkenberg move onto São Paulo’s second row
Fifth and sixth in qualifying became third and fourth on the FIA’s provisional grid. The race starts at 18:00 Budapest time.
Russell to drop five grid places for Sunday’s São Paulo Grand Prix
Mercedes used a sixth internal combustion engine. Russell can contest Saturday qualifying; the penalty applies to the race grid.
Norris and Antonelli split Friday before 19:00 São Paulo qualifying
The order at the top changed between Friday sessions. Grid positions are on the line on Saturday.
Câmara’s F3 backer joins Haas in Formula 1
Bradesco becomes Haas’ banking partner for 2027, extending a relationship that began with the Brazilian driver in F3.
Bottas awaits Cadillac’s 2027 decision
Pérez has extended his deal; the Finn’s seat remains unconfirmed.
Alan Jones, Williams’ first world champion, dies
The Australian was 80. Eleven of his 12 Formula 1 victories came with Williams.
Minì returns in Gasly’s Alpine for a second FP1 on Friday
Interlagos follows Mexico. The hour-long session starts at 16:30 Budapest time on 6 November.
Beganovic takes Leclerc’s Ferrari for Brazil FP1 on Friday at 16:30 CET
His first visit to Interlagos brings an SF-26 outing. São Paulo FP1 runs from 16:30 to 17:30 Budapest time.
Câmara to make home F1 debut as Haas rule out Ocon’s return this year
The Brazilian signed for 2027 will partner Bearman on 6–8 November. Hirakawa has a World Endurance Championship commitment.
Bottas says he is okay as Cadillac investigates Mexico crash
The Finnish driver has been released from the medical centre. His team is still investigating the failure.
Mexico F1 start: FIA sets two deadlines for giving back an advantage
Turns 4 and 12 matter on lap one and after resumptions. Sunday's race starts at 21:00 Budapest time.
Lawson disqualified in Mexico: technical compliance applies even without an advantage
Racing Bulls disclosed the breach themselves. Lawson is set to start at the back; Sunday's race begins at 21:00 Budapest time.
Verstappen and Lawson each lose one grid place in Mexico
Their practice clash carries a consequence for the race; both drivers also received a penalty point.
Ninth place would secure Antonelli’s title in Mexico
F1 practice begins at 19:30 on Friday; Sunday’s race starts at 21:00 Budapest time.
Pérez stays with Cadillac through 2029 ahead of his 300th start
A milestone weekend and years of team-building meet in one announcement.
Norris’ team joins F2, but the grid stays at 22 cars
LN4 Fusion has a place for 2027–2029. An earlier intention to apply has become confirmed selection.
Browning gets two practice outings: Albon’s car in Mexico, Sainz’s in Brazil
Williams’ reserve will evaluate the lighter package. Mexico FP1 starts at 19:30 Budapest time on Friday.
Shoulder surgery ends Razgatlioglu’s 2026 MotoGP season
Razgatlioglu will have surgery in Milan on 26 October after his Mandalika crash. Augusto Fernandez is set to replace him.
Bulega finishes with 32 wins: almost nine races in every ten
He swept all three Jerez races. The champion finished on 726 points, 163 ahead of Lecuona.
Herrera leaves Jerez as champion; Ramos takes both races
Ramos beat Neila by 0.130 seconds on Sunday. Herrera’s fourth place could not undo the title she had secured on Saturday.
Herrera six points from the title: tenth at Jerez could be enough
A 44-point lead, with 50 still available. Herrera and Neila face very different tasks at the finale.
Bulega is on 49 wins: Jerez offers a chance to draw level with Bayliss
The title is settled; a place in history is not. Three races at the WorldSBK finale offer more than a ceremonial farewell.
Rwanda has an F1 agreement, but not yet a first race date
A ten-year deal is confirmed; the Bugesera circuit is still planned. What does the announcement settle, and what remains open?