Fewest races before becoming F1 champion after Kimi Antonelli success

Winning the title in his second season - but where does that place Kimi Antonelli all-time? We had a look.

Fred Vasseur told to act before Ferrari situation 'gets really bad'

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur must step in to prevent things at Ferrari from becoming "really bad", according to Nico Rosberg, after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc clashed again in Mexico.

Max Verstappen unveils striking tribute helmet for Sao Paulo GP

Max Verstappen has changed up his helmet colours for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix this weekend.

Remarkable George Russell statistic highlights extreme misfortune and underperformance

George Russell's F1 season has been characterised by bad luck and inconsistency, and this is perhaps best illustrated with a staggering comparison to the same stage of the campaign last year.

FIA president makes Kimi Antonelli request in touching tribute to F1 champion

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem does not want to see success change Kimi Antonelli, who has just won his first F1 drivers' championship.

WRC champion returns after health issues derail single-seater dream

Two-time WRC champion Kalle Rovanperä has returned to Rallying after health problems derailed his single-seater motorsport career.

Exclusive: Guenther Steiner calls on Italy to finally show Kimi Antonelli 'love' and 'respect'

The former Haas F1 team boss feels Kimi Antonelli deserves more from their home country.

Honda take blame and issue solemn vow after costly Aston Martin oversight

Honda has taken ownership of the painful double-DNF Aston Martin endured at the Mexico City Grand Prix, acknowledging it underestimated the demands of the high-altitude Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

Toto Wolff reveals Mercedes shocking sponsor backlash after signing Kimi Antonelli

Toto Wolff has said that multiple sponsors ended their relationship with Mercedes after the signing of newly crowned F1 drivers' champion Kimi Antonelli.

Lewis Hamilton takes clear stance in 'incredibly frustrating' social media statement

Lewis Hamilton has taken to social media to further address the first-lap fight with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc in Mexico — and to congratulate Kimi Antonelli for winning the F1 drivers' championship.

Exclusive: Kimi Antonelli handed Max Verstappen verdict by Bernie Ecclestone: 'You'll see'

Max Verstappen is without a doubt a generational talent. Bernie Ecclestone is convinced Kimi Antonelli will follow in his footsteps.

McLaren make Lando Norris 'eyes closed' joke as 'harsh' penalty deepens anger

It was another weekend of frustration for McLaren.

Kimi Antonelli Mercedes ally makes key admission: 'But it was so rough'

Peter Bonnington, Kimi Antonelli's race engineer, has explained how "rough" a diamond the 2026 F1 drivers' champion was during the early days of the partnership at Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton demands Ferrari find solutions after latest mess with Charles Leclerc

Lewis Hamilton was far from impressed with how the intra-Ferrari squabble with Charles Leclerc panned out on the first lap of the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen makes comical request as George Russell absence explained – RacingNews365 Review

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George Russell issues statement 'from the heart' after 'catastrophic' title defeat

George Russell has issued a statement after his title defeat to Kimi Antonelli.

Liam Lawson lands 'done everything' praise as F1 future uncertainty grows

Liam Lawson is still waiting to hear if he will be retained by Racing Bulls for the 2027 season.

George Russell told to get 'nasty' as Liam Lawson sabotage claims denied — International Media reacts

Find out how media from around the world reacted to the 2026 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix, held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

Toyota issues incredibly emotional letter after ‘unforgettable’ Hirakawa F1 debut

Ryo Hirakawa entered the Mexico City GP entered the event expecting to only drive in first practice!

Lewis Hamilton scolds Charles Leclerc 'do or die' mentality after latest clash

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were involved in a costly opening lap scuffle in Mexico on Sunday.

Kimi Antonelli crowned, Ferrari implode as Mexico delivers title chaos - Winners & losers from the Mexico City GP

It was a never-to-be-forgotten weekend in Mexico City as the stories just kept on coming. We dissect and bring you the winners and losers from a frantic few days.

Max Verstappen delivers comical Mexico F1 proposal after setting new record

Max Verstappen claimed his sixth career win around the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriquez on Sunday.

Hamilton and Leclerc ‘heads banging’ needed as Antonelli era begins

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Samuel Coop and Nick Golding as they look back on Mexico City but also look ahead to this weekend's São Paulo Grand Prix! Kimi Antonelli become world champion is a lead discussion, as is the latest Ferrari drama! Also in this week's episode, the 2026 downfall of George Russell is discussed after his title defeat was confirmed, while the trio analysed what exactly…

Hamilton and Leclerc ‘heads banging’ needed as Antonelli era begins

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George Russell handed clear instruction after 'scary' title defeat

George Russell's fading title hopes were killed off on Sunday in Mexico when Kimi Antonelli sealed his maiden F1 title.

Aston Martin 'fail moment of truth' after basic Mexico challenge 'underestimated'

Fernando Alonso suffered an early exit from the Mexico City Grand Prix on a tough weekend for Aston Martin and Honda.

2026 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix Driver Ratings

Check out RacingNews365's Driver Ratings from the 2026 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix

Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc reflect on karting roots as FIA marks 70th anniversary

Where would today's F1 stars be without their karting roots?

Kimi Antonelli 'couldn’t see' Mexico track on final lap: 'I lost two seconds'

Kimi Antonelli clinched his maiden F1 title on Sunday in Mexico and let his emotions show after making history.

Wolff hails world champion Antonelli as role model in blast at F1’s ‘entitled moaners’

Mercedes team principal hits out at ‘selfish’ drivers Antonelli says he will keep No 12 on his car next season 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,…

Mercedes confirm reason behind early George Russell Mexico disappearance

Mercedes was fined €5,000 after George Russell failed to appear at its post-race media obligations after the Mexico City Grand Prix.

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. Beside him in what was indeed a dominant Mercedes, his teenage teammate, Kimi Antonelli, was the prodigious talent who…

Pirelli shy away from potential Bridgestone Formula 1 threat

A potential off-track tyre war could be looming for F1 when the next tyre supply contract becomes available.

Charles Leclerc reveals failed Ferrari plan that caused Lewis Hamilton 'hate'

Charles Leclerc is "sure" Lewis Hamilton "definitely hated" the opening few laps of the Mexico City Grand Prix after the Ferrari drivers' went wheel-to-wheel.

Max Verstappen questions 'very strange' Charles Leclerc punishment

Max Verstappen was the big winner of Ferrari's opening lap chaos!

Sebastian Vettel offers advice to Kimi Antonelli after seeing F1 record taken

From one world champion to another. Beautiful words from Sebastian Vettel.

Lewis Hamilton 'really pi**ed' at Charles Leclerc as new Ferrari demand made

Lewis Hamilton is far from happy with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc following the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Liam Lawson 'takes responsibility' for critical error after Racing Bulls fightback

Liam Lawson rallied from the pit-lane to score a strong points finish on a difficult weekend for the New Zealander.

2026 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix - Brazil Time Schedule

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‘I’ve cried way too much today’: Kimi Antonelli fights back tears after F1 title win

20-year-old seals championship after finishing third in Mexico Fellow drivers unite in praise for sport’s youngest ever champion 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. In turn, his fellow drivers were…