Mercedes explains "unusual" car behaviour behind Kimi Antonelli's costly Interlagos spin

Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord has provided an explanation for several spins that occurred for the Silver Arrows in Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix. In his first event since his maiden title was confirmed in Mexico, Kimi Antonelli looked set to capitalise on a poor start by polesitter Lando Norris to snatch the lead from second on the grid, building up a comfortable buffer over ...…

Max Verstappen handed Mercedes warning in 'egotistical' Lewis Hamilton take down

Ralf Schumacher has explained why he believes Max Verstappen and Mercedes would not work, whilst also taking aim at Lewis Hamilton's leadership skills.

Kimi Antonelli hilariously makes radical hair change to celebrate F1 title

Kimi Antonelli sprayed his hair in the colours of the Italian flag to celebrate becoming the nation's first F1 drivers' champion in 73 years, with the Mercedes driver showing off his new look to team-mate George Russell and boss Toto Wolff.

Unusual Toto Wolff method hailed for helping Mercedes through 'extremely tough times'

Toto Wolff's leadership at Mercedes has been lauded by George Russell for one very important reason.

Kimi Antonelli handed verdict over future Ferrari drive: 'He could go tomorrow'

It seems almost inevitable that Kimi Antonelli will one day end up at the Scuderia.

Max Verstappen demands 'investigation' as F1 make season finale decision – RacingNews365 Review

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Toto Wolff sends clear message by raising numerous Mercedes questions

Toto Wolff has listed multiple questions he wants answers to ahead of the F1 winter break, insisting the 2027 campaign starts now.

Toto Wolff addresses prospect of Mercedes imposing team orders on Kimi Antonelli

Mercedes has the drivers' and constructors' titles wrapped up - but one achievement remains in the 2026 season.

Lewis Hamilton to share flight with Mercedes after former team's F1 title triumph

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton's trip back from Interlagos could have been an awkward one after Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff revealed that the Ferrari driver would be travelling with the newly crowned constructors' champions. Mercedes secured its ninth constructors' title at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finishing fourth and ...…

George Russell "keeps getting kicked" as F1 pundit addresses 2026 struggles

Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe believes George Russell had good reason to look "a bit defeated" after another difficult afternoon at the Brazilian Grand Prix. While Mercedes ended the weekend on a high, securing the constructors' championship, Russell endured another frustrating race. The Briton missed out on pole position to McLaren's Lando Norris and ... Keep…

F1 Podium Chaos at the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix

Lando Norris won in São Paulo, celebrated in front of a Mexico City Grand Prix graphic, and smashed his champagne bottle. Then Mercedes took over the podium and turned it...

George Russell teases imminent karting announcement as F1 fans spot major clue

George Russell has teased an imminent announcement linked to karting on 12 November. The Mercedes driver posted a video to Instagram on Monday with the caption "Stay tuned". He talks about his first steps in motorsport over footage of himself racing karts as a boy, including a kart carrying the number 63 that he still uses in Formula 1. The clip ends with the date 12.11.26, suggesting more ...…

Liam Lawson 'hypocrisy' warning to Racing Bulls as Max Verstappen shows 'true colours' - International Media reacts

Find out how media from around the world reacted to the 2026 F1 São Paulo Grand Prix, held at the legendary Interlagos.

Max Verstappen jaw-dropping as Lewis Hamilton suffers - Sao Paulo GP Winners and Losers

It was another Interlagos classic over the weekend! We dissect and bring you the winners and losers from the São Paulo Grand Prix!

Why Mercedes says a repeat of its 2014-2021 dominance is "impossible"

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has argued that the Brackley outfit cannot expect to repeat its run of eight consecutive constructors' titles after its 2026 success. Mercedes clinched its ninth constructors' championship at Interlagos on Sunday, ending a wait that began after the last of those eight in 2021. The Toto Wolff-led team won every constructors' title from ...…

‘Clinical’ Verstappen as Ferrari face ‘now-or-never’ problem

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Samuel Coop and Nick Golding as they look back on the São Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil! Max Verstappen’s simply staggering recovery from 21st on the grid is a key talking point, as is Ferrari’s current power unit struggles. Also in this week’s podcast, Lando Norris’ flawless victory is discussed, as is Mercedes having a real fight on its hands to defend its…

Mercedes face 'interesting exercise' after Toto Wolff identifies 'something wrong'

Toto Wolff has explained why Mercedes must embark on an "interesting exercise" to unearth the issues Kimi Antonelli and George Russell experienced during the São Paulo Grand Prix.

George Russell has lost 90 points to Max Verstappen in F1 2026 runner-up battle

Mercedes is considering giving George Russell “all the force” to secure a 1-2 in the drivers’ championship after a nightmare run of form. Three rounds remain in the 2026 season - assuming the Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix proceed as planned - with no fewer than five drivers in contention for the runner-up spot: Max Verstappen (279 points), Russell (262), Lewis Hamilton (261), Charles ... Keep…

Mercedes claims Constructors’ Championship in Brazil

Mercedes has claimed the 2026 Constructors’ Championship a week after Kimi Antonelli claimed the team’s first Drivers’ Championship since Lewis Hamilton in 2020. The team’s 9th title followed P4 and...

Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix

Are you not entertained? While Lando Norris took a well-deserved third win of the campaign, Mercedes collectively slipped up and Max Verstappen produced yet another Brazilian Grand Prix masterclass. Winner: Lando Norris McLaren team boss Andrea Stella loves describing Lando Norris as the low-grip master. When conditions are difficult, Norris is one the very best at adapting and getting the ...…

Mercedes end five-year title wait as Lando Norris puts McLaren back on top - RacingNews365 Review

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Verstappen unbelievable again as Norris has smashing time

Lando Norris produced a faultless drive in mixed conditions to win the São Paulo Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen did the unthinkable once again and recovered to second after starting in 21st!

Kimi Antonelli receives post-race F1 penalty after stewards' Mercedes investigation

Kimi Antonelli has learnt the stewards verdict into a Sao Paulo GP investigation.

‘Incredible job’: Antonelli praises Mercedes after F1 constructors’ win in Brazil

World champion pays tribute to team at São Paulo GP Norris wins race but says consistency ‘not good enough’ Kimi Antonelli, the new world champion, paid tribute to the 2,500 personnel at his Mercedes team after they secured the F1 constructors’ title in São Paulo, describing them as an amazing group of people. The race at Interlagos was won by McLaren’s Lando Norris but with Antonelli in fifth…

Kimi Antonelli: "Weird" spin and car instability cost F1 Brazilian GP win

Kimi Antonelli vowed to put aside his Brazilian Grand Prix anger to celebrate Mercedes winning the Formula 1 constructors' title, as he rued the balance issues and the spin that took him out of victory contention. The new world champion had picked up the lead from polesitter Lando Norris at the start, and was building a pretty healthy lead over the Briton in the opening laps of the race. He ...…

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali sends heartfelt message to Mercedes after constructors' title victory

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has congratulated Mercedes on winning the 2026 constructors' championship while singling out team principal Toto Wolff for joining Sir Frank Williams in the record books. The Brackley outfit clinched the title with three races to spare at the Brazilian Grand Prix when George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished fourth and fifth, leaving Ferrari, which currently ...…

Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc summoned to stewards after F1 Brazilian GP

Following the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix, which was convincingly won by outgoing world champion Lando Norris, several drivers still have to pay a visit to the stewards post-race. Kimi Antonelli and a Mercedes representative were required to appear before the stewards at 4.30pm local time over an alleged unsafe release. Mercedes released Antonelli just as Alpine driver Franco Colapinto was ...…

Kimi Antonelli among F1 drivers summoned to stewards after Sao Paulo GP

The summons does not place Mercedes' constructors' championship title under threat.

Toto Wolff responds to matching F1 icon feat: 'Never thought it possible'

Mercedes is now nine-time constructors' champions.

Norris wins rainy São Paulo Grand Prix as Mercedes clinch constructors’ championship: Formula One 2026 – as it happened

Lando Norris won at Interlagos with Max Verstappen second and Isack Hadjar third, while Mercedes clinched the constructors’ championship We’ve got dancers in the main straight, rain coming down. I’d not be shocked if we see some incidents today – let’s hope everyone stays safe. Oy my days! It’s raining now and Antonelli slides off the track as they go around to get into position! He’s able to…

Dominant Lando Norris powers to victory in São Paulo F1 Grand Prix

Mercedes wrap up constructors’ championship Red Bull’s Max Verstappen surges to second place Lando Norris delivered a masterclass for victory at the São Paulo Grand Prix, taking the flag at a ­meeting marked by a series of ­striking comebacks. Max ­Verstappen was once more outstanding at Interlagos by taking second from 21st on the grid and for McLaren it was a victory they have sought since…

F1 Brazilian GP: Lando Norris wins in mixed conditions, Mercedes clinch constructors’ title

Lando Norris has snared his third win of 2026 in a mixed weather Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix, defeating a resurgent Max Verstappen while Mercedes claimed the world constructors' championship. After reclaiming the lead from his world champion successor Kimi Antonelli early on when he spun off, polesitter Norris thwarted Verstappen's latest stunning Brazil comeback in a race which both started…

Max Verstappen repeats Sao Paulo heroics as Lando Norris seals victory

Another belter of a race at Interlagos as the drivers survived the wet-dry-wet conditions.

Mercedes crowned 2026 F1 constructors' champion at Brazilian GP

Mercedes has won the 2026 Formula 1 constructors' championship, sealing the title at the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Kimi Antonelli and George Russell started second and seventh on the grid, after the Briton took a five-place grid penalty. While Antonelli took the lead from polesitter Lando Norris at the start of the race and extended his advantage to five seconds over the first seven ...…

Mercedes end painful five-year wait by reclaiming F1 constructors’ title

Mercedes claimed the 2026 F1 constructors' title in the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

How Mercedes can win 2026 F1 constructors' title in Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Check out the permutations required for Mercedes to clinch a ninth constructors' title in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix this weekend.

George Russell issues Mercedes engineer defence after 'wrong decision' frustration

George Russell was fired up after Brazil qualifying but has stressed his engineer was not to blame.

McLaren’s 2027-spec front wing is making its F1 car more predictable

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the 2027-spec front wing concept introduced on the MCL40 at Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix has improved the car’s driveability and predictability. The Woking-based outfit launched an upgrade package at Interlagos - featuring not just this front wing but also a rear wing, a beam wing and new floor furniture - after McLaren lost ground to Mercedes ...…

Toto Wolff makes remarkable Kimi Antonelli claim: 'He wouldn't have lasted'

You get the feeling Toto Wolff may be right on this one. Credit to him and the team for keeping the faith.

Verstappen and Hamilton penalties shake up grid as potential Lawson exit tagged 'pathetic' - RacingNews365 Review

What a qualifying day! And we have all the very best news from an action-packed few hours.