F1 team news

Mercedes is fined after George Russell misses post-race media duties at the Mexican Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli won. Toto Wolff apologises, citing a deployment issue that spoiled Russell's start.

Haas team boss dismisses €6 million salary rumour for Oliver Bearman, while Bearman reacts to Esteban Ocon's replacement by Ryo Hirakawa at Mexico GP.

Haas replaced Esteban Ocon with Ryo Hirakawa for the Mexico City Grand Prix after a reported altercation. Jenson Button criticized Ocon's career, while Ocon denied the reports. The decision came days after the initial incident.

Haas replaces Esteban Ocon with Ryo Hirakawa for the rest of the Mexican Grand Prix weekend after a public disagreement with his race engineer, prompting Ocon to deny rumours of a physical altercation.

Esteban Ocon was dropped by Haas after a disagreement in Mexico, with Lewis Hamilton offering support. The decision follows a briefing clash, though Ocon denies violence.

Sergio Perez skipped Friday's Mexico City Grand Prix fan forum due to illness, becoming the third F1 driver unwell. Cadillac confirmed he remains expected to practice, with teammate Bottas also ill.

Laurent Mekies responded to Christian Horner's claim that Red Bull lost its mojo, calling the turnaround remarkable. The exchange follows Horner's memoir promotion, with Mekies defending the team's spirit.

Kimi Antonelli missed Mexico City Grand Prix media day due to a viral infection, as Mercedes confirmed he is resting. He could still become F1's youngest champion this weekend.

Nikola Tsolov will replace Liam Lawson in first practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix, marking his official F1 session debut with Racing Bulls. The F2 front-runner's FP1 appearance was confirmed by Racer and social posts.

Formula 1 released its inaugural sport-wide Social Impact Report, revealing over 500,000 young people benefited from programmes in 2025. The F1 Engineering Scholarship was renewed with £2.4m funding for three years, extending to the 2028/29 academic year.

Mercedes confirmed George Russell will sit out Friday's FP1 at the Mexican Grand Prix, with Frederik Vesti replacing him. The team's decision follows Russell's warning about Ferrari's altitude advantage.

Christian Horner discussed his Red Bull exit in an emotional interview, following his dismissal on 9 July 2025. He addressed speculation about the reasons, including 2024 allegations and team performance.

Audi announced Beat Zehnder, long-time Sauber team manager, will leave at end of 2026 after 34 years. Coverage reflects on his career and the transition.

Alpine allowed Sky Sports F1 access to driver-team communication during US Grand Prix practice, breaking F1's traditionally private connection. The Race reports this as a significant broadcast development, highlighting the team's unusual decision.

Lando Norris's co-founded LN4 Fusion team was granted a 2027 Formula 2 grid slot. The announcement came ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, with Norris defending McLaren's development progress. The new team will debut in F2 next year.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff dismissed Helmut Marko's claim that George Russell cannot recover from losing the 2026 title to Kimi Antonelli. Wolff insisted Russell still has what it takes ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said George Russell struggled with the W17's difficult operating window, finishing eighth at the United States Grand Prix, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli impressed, highlighting a driver performance disparity.

McLaren's Andrea Stella explained why Oscar Piastri let Lando Norris past during the United States Grand Prix, where Piastri finished seventh after battling George Russell. The team cited Norris's adaptability as key.

Lewis Hamilton conceded Red Bull proved him wrong by building a benchmark engine with Ford, as Verstappen won early races. He also joked about staying in F1 until 45 for an African GP, and rejected a Ferrari claim.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri said Red Bull is now F1's most consistently quick car after recent upgrades, ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, with Red Bull trailing McLaren by seven points.

Charles Leclerc admitted Ferrari's problem is raw performance, not set-up, ahead of a major upgrade. The comments came after a mixed season, with rivals still ahead. The team expects its largest upgrade at the United States Grand Prix.

Mercedes and Aston Martin unveiled special liveries for the upcoming United States Grand Prix. Mercedes' blue design, developed with MANUFAKTUR, could see Kimi Antonelli clinch the championship. Aston Martin's livery, with Cognizant, was also revealed.

Mercedes confirmed both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell will run the latest-specification car at this weekend's United States Grand Prix, following a split in Singapore where Antonelli kept the update. The decision unifies the team's package.

Haas unveiled a Godzilla-themed livery for the United States Grand Prix at Austin, adorning the VF-26 cars of Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon for the home race.

Oscar Piastri admitted McLaren likely won't fix the MCL40's problems before the 2026 season ends, saying the car is as good as it will get after Malaysia. His blunt verdict highlights season-long limitations.

Christian Horner gave interviews on Monday, discussing Max Verstappen's demands and how Red Bull's RB22 became a race winner, following the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.

Toto Wolff is already vetting potential successors for his Mercedes F1 team principal role, revealing succession plans. The story is days old, with fresh coverage focusing on his ongoing preparations for life after Mercedes.

Williams announced plans for their 50th anniversary in 2027, including a milestone chassis designation, an immersive London experience, and a fan-picked Silverstone livery. The team detailed the celebrations across multiple outlets.

Liam Lawson praised Racing Bulls ahead of a potential F1 2027 decision, while also preparing for a live music set at the US Grand Prix in Austin. The stories cover his current standing and off-track activities.

Lewis Hamilton's relationship with Ferrari faces trust concerns after he overruled strategists during Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix. Former strategist Bernie Collins says Hamilton lacks trust in the pitwall, with Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli closing on the title.