Mercedes and Red Bull Dominate First Practice at Austin
Red Bull and Mercedes lead the pack in the opening practice of the 2026 US Grand Prix, setting the tone for a competitive weekend.
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Red Bull and Mercedes lead the pack in the opening practice of the 2026 US Grand Prix, setting the tone for a competitive weekend.

Hamilton cites fresh motivation to stay in the sport, according to Autoweek.

Ferrari and Mercedes reveal unique liveries for the Austin race, adding a fresh visual twist to the weekend.

Mercedes’ third driver Fred Vesti explains the unconventional path that led him to the team and why he remains determined to race in the top tier.

Mercedes rolls out a special silver‑and‑red livery for the 2026 United States Grand Prix, celebrating its partnership with American fans and sponsors.

Russell’s dominant sprint finish could have earned him a title, had F1 awarded one in 2026.

Antonelli’s chance to become the first female driver to score points in Formula 1 is within reach, while Mercedes surge ahead of the championship battle.

A quick look at the tenure of the sport’s top talent, from Verstappen to Hamilton.

Mercedes confirms Russell will take a penalty to install an upgraded power‑unit element for the season‑ending race in Nevada.

After a rain‑slick, night‑time showdown, teams share their insights on the thrilling Singapore GP.

Lewis Hamilton admits his decision to stay out under the VSC in Singapore was a ‘painful lesson’, apologising to the team and fans as the mis‑call drops him to third in the Drivers’ Championship.

Formula 1 confirms the complete starting grid for Sunday’s 2026 Singapore night race, with Verstappen on pole and a tightly‑packed midfield that could reshuffle the points battle.

Kimi Antonelli told Formula1.com that Mercedes is starting to feel the benefit of its latest aerodynamic upgrades following a stronger performance in Singapore.

Drivers and teams share insights after a packed sprint weekend in Singapore.

Lewis Hamilton admitted fault for his uncharacteristic qualifying error at the Singapore Grand Prix, sparking talk of strategy and tyre choices ahead of the race.

Toto Wolff explains why the team will give each driver a different car spec for the upcoming season.

Max Verstappen out‑qualified George Russell for sprint pole at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, setting the stage for a high‑stakes sprint race on Sunday.

The 17‑year‑old rookie admits the split‑spec Mercedes is a tough nut to crack after a P7 sprint qualifying in Singapore.

Max Verstappen clinched sprint pole in Singapore with a 1:36.842 lap, while Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes locked out the top six ahead of the night race.

Max Verstappen takes pole in the 2026 Singapore sprint qualifying, setting the stage for a thrilling night race.

Lewis Hamilton tops the first practice session at Marina Bay, setting the tone for the weekend.

Mercedes’ George Russell leads the field in sole practice session at Marina Bay.

Russell posted the fastest lap in Singapore’s lone practice, setting the tone for a tightly contested Grand Prix weekend.

Both teams unveil upgrades ahead of the crucial sole practice session in Marina Bay.

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc say they are ‘here to attack’ as the night race in Singapore looms, eyeing a rare double‑header showdown.