Season 2026

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Hamilton goes viral for his moment with Bonnington in Mexico

Footage of Lewis Hamilton congratulating Peter Bonnington, his former Mercedes race engineer, at the Mexican GP has gone viral. Fans have praised the seven-time champion, who worked with Bonnington at the Brackley team.

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Russell breaks his silence after losing the title in Mexico

George Russell left the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez without comment after losing the title to team-mate Antonelli. A day later he posted a long message admitting that 2026 was not meant to be his year.

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Radio Rewind from the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix

Formula 1 has released a video compiling the standout radio messages from the Mexico City Grand Prix. It captures the emotions of a historic day.

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Hirakawa assesses his 'dream' F1 debut in Mexico City

Ryo Hirakawa says making his Formula 1 debut was his dream after finishing the Mexico City Grand Prix. The Japanese driver was eventually promoted into the points.

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Why the FIA penalised Russell for skipping media duties in Mexico

After Antonelli's title in Mexico City, George Russell left the circuit without speaking to the media. The sporting regulations require drivers outside the top 3 to be available, so a penalty followed.

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Antonelli wants a special photo with Hamilton and Verstappen after F1 title

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest world champion in history at the 2026 Mexico City GP. Partly because of the superlicence rules, the record will be hard to beat. He wants a special photo with Hamilton and Verstappen on his wall.

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Marco Antonelli after Kimi's title: "There are no words"

Marco Antonelli expressed huge satisfaction after his son Kimi's early title in the 2026 Mexico City GP. He was among the most sought-after interviewees for TV after the race and eventually spoke at length.

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What the teams said after the Mexico City GP race

Drivers and teams look back on the action at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez during the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.

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Key moments from the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix

The Mexico City Grand Prix again delivered a memorable weekend. It ended with Kimi Antonelli crowned the youngest World Champion in F1 history.

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Leclerc admits he deserved penalty over clash with Hamilton

Charles Leclerc received a five-second time penalty for passing his team mate off track during the opening-lap fight for the lead. The Ferrari driver acknowledges the penalty was deserved.

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Alpine pair lose 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.

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Hamilton calls for 'serious talks' after costly battle with Leclerc

Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari had a car capable of finishing first and second in Mexico City. He thinks the opening-lap fight with team mate Charles Leclerc may have cost the team victory.

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Wolff on Antonelli's 'incredible' journey: 'People were doubters'

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.

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Antonelli admits Russell had more bad luck than him in 2026

After his title in Mexico, Kimi Antonelli acknowledged that team mate George Russell suffered more technical setbacks this season. He stressed that Russell can strike back at any time despite a difficult year.

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Vasseur speaks after the Ferrari clash in Mexico

The first-lap duel between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in Mexico leaves Ferrari boss Frédéric Vasseur having to explain. He says that running first and second at turn 4, you cannot imagine losing the race.

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Antonelli nearly lost control on the last lap because of tears

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest World Champion in history after the Mexican GP. He said he lifted off on the final lap because he could not see the track, overwhelmed by emotion before the finish.

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Antonelli emotional as he reacts to his world title in Mexico

Kimi Antonelli won his first Drivers' Championship by finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The driver was emotional as he spoke about such a significant achievement.

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Why Antonelli's title is a major boost for F1

F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne reflects on Kimi Antonelli's rise from promising rookie to Italy's first Formula 1 World Champion in seven decades.

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Verstappen explains the move that won him the Mexico race

Max Verstappen took advantage of an early fight between Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to win the Mexico City Grand Prix.

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Piastri receives post-race penalty at Mexico City GP

Oscar Piastri lost his points from the Mexico City Grand Prix after being judged at fault in a collision with Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad.

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Vasseur: drivers disrespected the people working for them

After the turn 4 clash between Leclerc and Hamilton, which kept Ferrari from fighting for the win, Vasseur criticised his drivers. Verstappen took his 74th victory in Mexico.

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Bortoleto sees points chance in São Paulo, his home race

Gabriel Bortoleto started 13th in Mexico and finished 11th, moving up to 10th after Piastri's penalty. He is now focused on the São Paulo GP, his home race.

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How F1 drivers reacted to Antonelli's world title

Rivals paid tribute to Antonelli after his title in Mexico, secured with four races to spare. At 20 years and 68 days he is the youngest champion ever and the first Italian champion.

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Norris congratulates Antonelli and hands over the number 1

Lando Norris, last year's champion with McLaren and fifth in Mexico, congratulated Antonelli on his title. He said he was delighted to hand over the number 1.

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Wolff apologises to Russell after Mercedes let him down in Mexico

Toto Wolff said Mercedes let George Russell down after a deployment issue hurt his start in Mexico. Russell started second, 0.009s off Hamilton's pole, lost ground and then received a 10-second penalty for a first-lap incident.

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Antonelli matches Schumacher and Verstappen with an early title in Mexico

Antonelli, aged 20, clinched the championship at the Mexico GP with four races remaining. He joins the list of drivers who secured the title earliest in F1 history.

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Why Leclerc didn't yield the Mexico GP lead after cutting Turn 5

Leclerc explains his controversial Mexico GP drive and how he took and kept the lead from Hamilton. He attacked around the outside of Turn 4 after Hamilton held him off through the first corners.

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McLaren drivers expect little overtaking in Mexico

McLaren's drivers suspect overtaking will be especially difficult in this year's Mexican Grand Prix. They attribute the problem to the 2026 power units.

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Pérez reaches 300 Grands Prix at his home race

Sergio Pérez reaches 300 Grand Prix starts this Sunday, a milestone only six drivers have achieved. The Cadillac driver marks it at his home race in Mexico. A look back at ten key moments of his career.

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Vettel opens up about self-doubt in ARD documentary

In the ARD documentary "Being Sebastian Vettel", the four-time world champion talks about the self-doubt that shaped his career. The 53-time Grand Prix winner does not necessarily see it as a hindrance in hindsight, but in some ways as a driving force.

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Norris admits McLaren are 'too slow' after Mexico qualifying

Lando Norris will start sixth in the Mexico City Grand Prix. He was unable to repeat the lap that had put him on top in Q2.

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Vasseur praises Hamilton's 'fantastic job' in Mexico qualifying

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has praised Lewis Hamilton's performance in qualifying in Mexico City.

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What the teams said after qualifying in Mexico City

Drivers and teams report on the final practice and qualifying at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez ahead of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.

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