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Next race
Austin GP
Round 20 · Circuit of the Americas
Weekend sessions
- Laps
- 56
- Length
- 5.513 km
- Race distance
- 308.405 km
- Lap record
- 1:36.169 · Charles Leclerc / Ferrari / 2019
Championship fight
Driver standings
Gap: 102 pts
Last round 19: 20 / 2 pts
Constructor standings
Gap: 134 pts
Last weekend
Singapore
- 1
25
1:42:00.785
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18
+7.335
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15
+24.573
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12
+40.506
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10
+49.644
- 6
8
+53.188
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+1:21.666
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4
+1:23.386
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+1:24.677
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+1:30.862
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- DNF
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- DNF
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Retired
Championship fight
Driver standings
Gap: 102 pts
Last round 19: 20 / 2 pts
Constructor standings
Gap: 134 pts
Season progress
2026 · 17 completed · 6 upcoming · 2 cancelled

Red Bull and Adidas: The $31 Million Fashion F1 Fiesta for 2027?
The rumor mill is in overdrive, with whispers of a $31 million-per-year Adidas sponsorship deal set to take Red Bull's F1 team wardrobe by storm in 2027. Meanwhile, Adidas coyly snubs the gossip, leaving fans hungry for more high-octane fashion drama.

Isack Hadjar's 'Idiot' Outburst: Red Bull Team Radio Drama Unfolds in Japan
Isack Hadjar's untelevised team radio spat revealed him calling fellow Red Bull driver Arvid Lindblad an 'idiot' in a gripping Japanese GP. It was a day marked by frustration for Red Bull, with Max Verstappen knocked out in Q2 and Hadjar finishing 12th.

McLaren's Power Struggle: Andrea Stella Lifts the Lid on Mercedes Bottleneck
Andrea Stella, McLaren's chief, spills the beans on their uphill battle as a Mercedes customer team, hinting at the late-night cramming sessions due to a tight timeline. Meanwhile, Toto Wolff insists it's all a big learning curve for everyone involved.

Max Verstappen's F1 Future: Martin Brundle's No-Nonsense Ultimatum
Martin Brundle has issued a 'put up or shut up' to Max Verstappen over his F1 exit threats, urging the champion to make a decision or stop the drama. Verstappen's discontent with Formula 1's new rules is stirring the pot in the paddock and beyond.

George Russell's Sarcastic Showdown: Mercedes' Software Snafu at Suzuka
George Russell's tussle with software gremlins at the Japanese Grand Prix left him off the podium, with untelevised radio revealing his sarcastic quips as the W17's systems went haywire. Meanwhile, teammate Kimi Antonelli soared to the top, leaving Russell to grapple with the bugs and banter.

Red Bull and Adidas: The $31 Million Fashion F1 Fiesta for 2027?
The rumor mill is in overdrive, with whispers of a $31 million-per-year Adidas sponsorship deal set to take Red Bull's F1 team wardrobe by storm in 2027. Meanwhile, Adidas coyly snubs the gossip, leaving fans hungry for more high-octane fashion drama.

Isack Hadjar's 'Idiot' Outburst: Red Bull Team Radio Drama Unfolds in Japan
Isack Hadjar's untelevised team radio spat revealed him calling fellow Red Bull driver Arvid Lindblad an 'idiot' in a gripping Japanese GP. It was a day marked by frustration for Red Bull, with Max Verstappen knocked out in Q2 and Hadjar finishing 12th.

McLaren's Power Struggle: Andrea Stella Lifts the Lid on Mercedes Bottleneck
Andrea Stella, McLaren's chief, spills the beans on their uphill battle as a Mercedes customer team, hinting at the late-night cramming sessions due to a tight timeline. Meanwhile, Toto Wolff insists it's all a big learning curve for everyone involved.

Max Verstappen's F1 Future: Martin Brundle's No-Nonsense Ultimatum
Martin Brundle has issued a 'put up or shut up' to Max Verstappen over his F1 exit threats, urging the champion to make a decision or stop the drama. Verstappen's discontent with Formula 1's new rules is stirring the pot in the paddock and beyond.

George Russell's Sarcastic Showdown: Mercedes' Software Snafu at Suzuka
George Russell's tussle with software gremlins at the Japanese Grand Prix left him off the podium, with untelevised radio revealing his sarcastic quips as the W17's systems went haywire. Meanwhile, teammate Kimi Antonelli soared to the top, leaving Russell to grapple with the bugs and banter.

Max Verstappen's Grumbles and Red Bull's Battle Plan — Mekies Speaks Out
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Lando Norris' Cynical Outlook on 2026 F1 Rules: 'Our Opinions Are Just Pit Wall Decoration'
Lando Norris has thrown shade at the 2026 F1 regulations, suggesting that driver opinions might as well be used as coasters in the paddock. As the grid gears up for rule talks, Norris remains skeptical of any substantial changes.

Bearman's Suzuka Soiree: The 'Mushroom Boost' Mishap
Oliver Bearman’s high-speed tango with the barriers at Suzuka has ignited concerns over F1’s turbocharged 'Mushroom Boost'. As the dust settles, drivers and teams scramble to make sense of a crash reminiscent of a Mario Kart meltdown.

Aston Martin's Japanese GP: A Race in a League of Their Own
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Form guide
Last 3 race finishes — top 5 in the championship
| Driver | R19 | R18 | R17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 2nd | 5th | |
| 9th | 20th | 1st | |
| 6th | 3rd | 6th | |
| 1st | 1st | 2nd | |
| 2nd | 4th | 4th |

Max Verstappen's Fiery Radio Clash with Alpine in Japan
Max Verstappen's attempt to outpace Pierre Gasly at Suzuka hit a speed bump—his radio chat revealed a vexing Alpine and a pit wall with all the answers. It turns out, overtaking isn't as easy as saying hello from the comfort of your pit perch.

Franco Colapinto's Team Plays Diplomatic Card After Bearman's Dramatic Suzuka Crash
In a dizzying crash at Suzuka, Oliver Bearman veered off-course after a close encounter with Franco Colapinto. The drama unfolded as Colapinto's team urged fans to dodge the haters and stick to supporting their driver.

McLaren's Suzuka Shock: Oscar Piastri's Safety Car Saga
In a twist fit for a dramatic screenplay, McLaren's Oscar Piastri nearly snatched victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, only to be thwarted by a cunning Safety Car. Team boss Andrea Stella contemplates the 'what-ifs' of Piastri's electrifying performance and the unexpected Suzuka storm.

Max Verstappen's Unseen Team Radio Drama and FIA's Next Move
Dive into the untelevised zinger Max Verstappen delivered from his cockpit at Suzuka, and the growing calls for the FIA to rethink F1's 2026 regulations after a dramatic crash. It's all the drama and speed you can handle from the Japanese Grand Prix!

Toto Wolff Knocks on Christian Horner's Door: A Welcome Back with a Warning
In a twist worthy of a daytime soap, Toto Wolff has issued a veiled, yet theatrical warning to Christian Horner about the potential consequences if he returns to the F1 paddock. Wolff's remarks come as Horner plots his comeback, nine months after leaving Red Bull amid controversy.

Verstappen's Unseen Suzuka Saga: When Team Radio Became a Comedy of Errors
Max Verstappen's Japanese Grand Prix team radio reveals a comedy of mishaps with F1's 2026 rulebook. The Red Bull ace, embroiled in a tactical tug-of-war with McLaren's Oscar Piastri, missed a crucial overtake strategy, leaving fans and engineers scratching their heads.

Lewis Hamilton Turbo-Charges Ferrari with Rival Insights
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Red Bull's RB22: A Chassis Catastrophe Without a Clue
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Max Verstappen's F1 Future: Will 'Mario Kart' Racing Drive Him Away?
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Kimi Antonelli's Suzuka Drama: From Clutch Fumble to Championship Glory
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Oliver Bearman’s 50G Suzuka Smash: F1’s Mental Gymnastics Under Fire
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F1 2026: Hamilton Laments Powerless Drivers in the Great FIA Showdown
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