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NEW: Featured Comment: F1’s flawed rules don’t lessen Antonelli’s achievement More:
racefans.netFeatured Comment: F1’s flawed rules don’t lessen Antonelli’s achievementLoss of "true racing" doesn't diminish Antonelli's likely title
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NEW: Stats: Russell scored as many points as Hulkenberg in last three rounds More:
racefans.netStats: Russell scored as many points as Hulkenberg in last three roundsWhile his team mate romps to the championship, George Russell has scored as many points as the 14th-placed driver in the last three rounds.
NEW: How to watch the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix live this weekend More:
racefans.netHow to watch the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix live this weekendIt's race week! Formula 1 heads to Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez this weekend. Here's how to watch the Mexican Grand Prix and more.
NEW: Antonelli will automatically become champion if F1 cancels another race More:
racefans.netAntonelli will automatically become champion if F1 cancels another raceAndrea Kimi Antonelli is virtually guaranteed to win the world championship this weekend but global developments could seal it sooner.
NEW: Spotlight: Wolff on stewards’ decision to penalise Russell: “It’s legal, here, to smoke” More:
racefans.netSpotlight: Wolff on stewards’ decision to penalise Russell: “It’s legal, here, to smoke”"It's legal, here, to smoke": Wolff on stewards' penalty call
NEW: More radio problems vex Verstappen: “‘Maybe we should use sign language’ More:
racefans.netMore radio problems vex Verstappen: “‘Maybe we should use sign language’Max Verstappen described Red Bull's radio problems as a "disaster" after suffering more communications trouble in Austin.
NEW: Antonelli was “concerned” by threat from Verstappen’s early pit stop in Austin More:
racefans.netAntonelli was “concerned” by threat from Verstappen’s early pit stop in AustinAndrea Kimi Antonelli admitted he was concerned to see rival Max Verstappen make an early pit stop in the United States Grand Prix.
NEW: On This Day: Shock as Mansell’s tyre blow-out hands title to Prost in final race More:
racefans.netOn This Day: Shock as Mansell’s tyre blow-out hands title to Prost in final raceProst clinches 1986 title as tyre blow-out stuns Mansell
NEW: 2026 United States Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres More:
racefans.net2026 United States Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyresAndrea Kimi Antonelli's closest pursuers couldn't make a one-stop strategy work as well as he did in the United States Grand Prix.
NEW: Alonso says F1 has ‘very low quality drivers’ at back of grid after Albon collision More:
racefans.netAlonso says F1 has ‘very low quality drivers’ at back of grid after Albon collisionFernando Alonso says the standard of driving in Formula 1 is "very low" at the tail end of the field after his tangle with Alexander Albon.
NEW: Hadjar urges Red Bull to redesign clutch after another poor start More:
racefans.netHadjar urges Red Bull to redesign clutch after another poor startA frustrated Isack Hadjar blamed Red Bull's clutch design for his poor start in the United States Grand Prix.
NEW: Bearman disagrees with penalty for Gasly collision: ‘I don’t regret going for it’ More:
racefans.netBearman disagrees with penalty for Gasly collision: ‘I don’t regret going for it’Oliver Bearman disagreed with his penalty for colliding with Pierre Gasly and said he did not regret the move.
NEW: Stewards explain reason for Russell’s “mitigated” US GP penalty More:
racefans.netStewards explain reason for Russell’s “mitigated” US GP penaltyThe United States Grand Prix stewards considered penalising George Russell 10 seconds but cut it to five.
Antonelli's ninth grand prix win means he now has as many as Leclerc and Piastri. And one more than Russell: www.racefans.net/2026/10/25/a... #F1 #UnitedStatesGP #RaceFans
racefans.netAntonelli poised to claim F1 title after victory in Austin and penalty for RussellAndrea Kimi Antonelli was never seriously threatened as he won in Austin, leaving him poised to win the world championship in Mexico.
NEW: Vote for your 2026 United States Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend More:
racefans.netVote for your 2026 United States Grand Prix Driver of the WeekendWho was the best driver during the 2026 United States Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
NEW: Antonelli on cusp of winning title after victory in Austin and penalty for Russell More:
racefans.netAntonelli on cusp of winning title after victory in Austin and penalty for RussellAndrea Kimi Antonelli was never seriously threatened as he won in Austin, leaving him poised to win the world championship in Mexico.
NEW: 2026 United States Grand Prix race result and championship points More:
racefans.net2026 United States Grand Prix race result and championship pointsAndrea Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix for Mercedes and leads the championship by 123 points.
NEW: Rate the race: 2026 United States Grand Prix More:
racefans.netRate the race: 2026 United States Grand PrixWhat did you think of today's race? Share your verdict on the 2026 United States Grand Prix.
NEW: 2026 United States Grand Prix in pictures More:
racefans.net2026 United States Grand Prix in picturesThe 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in pictures.
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NEW: Formula 1’s ruined season diminishes Antonelli’s inevitable championship triumph More:
racefans.netFormula 1’s ruined season diminishes Antonelli’s inevitable championship triumphWho cares who wins a championship where engines punish drivers for taking corners more quickly?
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NEW: Spotlight: “I beat him up” – Andretti recalls fistfight with film star Burt Reynolds More:
racefans.netSpotlight: “I beat him up” – Andretti recalls fistfight with film star Burt ReynoldsAndretti recalls fistfight with film star Burt Reynolds
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NEW: Loss of pace in Q3 ‘something we have to look at because it’s very odd’ – Verstappen More:
racefans.netLoss of pace in Q3 ‘something we have to look at because it’s very odd’ – VerstappenMax Verstappen says Red Bull need to get to the bottom of why his car felt better on used tyres in qualifying.
Norris says he's "scared in every single corner" after "terrible" qualifying www.racefans.net/2026/10/25/n... #F1 #UnitedStatesGP #RaceFans
racefans.netNorris says he’s “scared in every single corner” after “terrible” qualifyingLando Norris gave a blunt assessment of his performance after a penalty left him eighth on the grid for this weekend's race.
NEW: “It does feels different” Antonelli admits ahead of first chance to seal title More:
racefans.net“It does feels different” Antonelli admits ahead of first chance to seal titleAndrea Kimi Antonelli admitted this weekend's race has a different feel because he has his first chance to clinch the world championship.
NEW: Spotlight: “I beat him up” – Andretti recalls fistfight with film star Burt Reynolds More:
racefans.netSpotlight: “I beat him up” – Andretti recalls fistfight with film star Burt ReynoldsAndretti recalls fistfight with film star Burt Reynolds
NEW: Loss of pace in Q3 ‘something we have to look at because it’s very odd’ – Verstappen More:
racefans.netLoss of pace in Q3 ‘something we have to look at because it’s very odd’ – VerstappenMax Verstappen says Red Bull need to get to the bottom of why his car felt better on used tyres in qualifying.
NEW: Antonelli pleased and surprised to avoid another track limits breach in qualifying More:
racefans.netAntonelli pleased and surprised to avoid another track limits breach in qualifyingAndrea Kimi Antonelli admitted he was pleased to avoid a penalty for exceeding track limits after claiming pole position in Austin.
Norris says he did a "c*** job" in qualifying after penalty leaves him eighth www.racefans.net/2026/10/25/n... #F1 #UnitedStatesGP #RaceFans
racefans.netNorris says he did a “c*** job” in qualifying after penalty leaves him eighthLando Norris gave a blunt assessment of his performance after a penalty left him eighth on the grid for this weekend's race.
NEW: McLaren’s car is “incredibly difficult to drive” says Piastri after qualifying seventh More:
racefans.netMcLaren’s car is “incredibly difficult to drive” says Piastri after qualifying seventhMcLaren "didn't really expect any of the changes we made to make a massive difference" to their car, says Oscar Piastri.
NEW: Team’s tactical decision not to run in Q3 was “a shame” for Lawson More:
racefans.netTeam’s tactical decision not to run in Q3 was “a shame” for LawsonLiam Lawson said he wanted to set a lap in Q3 after Racing Bulls told him not to run in order to help his team mate.
NEW: Ferrari were in contention “until the last corner of Q3” after strong practice – Vasseur More:
racefans.netFerrari were in contention “until the last corner of Q3” after strong practice – VasseurFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur admitted he expected more from qualifying after his drivers headed all three sessions in practice.
NEW: Antonelli beats Red Bull pair to pole position in Austin More:
racefans.nethttps://www.racefans.net/2026/10/24/antonelli-beats-red-bull-pair-to-pole-position-in-austin
NEW: Video: First trailer for ‘Hunt: We need to talk about James’ revealed More:
racefans.netVideo: First trailer for ‘Hunt: We need to talk about James’ revealedHunt documentary trailer launched on 50th anniversary of title win
Hadjar is under investigation for alleged erratic driving in his incident with Albon at turn one: www.racefans.net/2026/10/24/h... #F1 #UnitedStatesGP #RaceFans
racefans.netHamilton leads final practice after spate of track limits violationsFerrari swept all three practice sessions at the Circuit of the Americas as Lewis Hamilton led the final hour of running on Saturday.
Nico Hulkenberg is under investigation for a practice start incident involving Lance Stroll: www.racefans.net/2026/10/24/h... #F1 #UnitedStatesGP #RaceFans
racefans.netHamilton leads final practice after spate of track limits violationsFerrari swept all three practice sessions at the Circuit of the Americas as Lewis Hamilton led the final hour of running on Saturday.
NEW: Hamilton leads final practice after spate of track limits violations More:
racefans.netHamilton leads final practice after spate of track limits violationsFerrari swept all three practice sessions at the Circuit of the Americas as Lewis Hamilton led the final hour of running on Saturday.
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NEW: On This Day: Verstappen beats Hamilton in Austin despite “blurred images” in vision More:
racefans.netOn This Day: Verstappen beats Hamilton in Austin despite “blurred images” in visionVerstappen overcomes vision problems to beat Hamilton in COTA
NEW: Formula 1’s ruined season diminishes Antonelli’s inevitable championship triumph More:
racefans.netFormula 1’s ruined season diminishes Antonelli’s inevitable championship triumphWho cares who wins a championship where engines punish drivers for taking corners more quickly?
NEW: On This Day: Verstappen beats Hamilton in Austin despite “blurred images” in vision More:
racefans.netOn This Day: Verstappen beats Hamilton in Austin despite “blurred images” in visionVerstappen overcomes vision problems to beat Hamilton in COTA
NEW: Newey says Honda are “disappointed” with their progress in first year back More:
racefans.netNewey says Honda are “disappointed” with their progress in first year backAston Martin team principal Adrian Newey says their power unit supplier Honda are disappointed with their lack of progress since returning to F1.
NEW: Leclerc stays on top in second practice at COTA, narrowly ahead of Antonelli More:
racefans.netLeclerc stays on top in second practice at COTA, narrowly ahead of AntonelliCharles Leclerc remained the driver to beat in practice at Austin but Andrea Kimi Antonelli was close behind the Ferrari.
NEW: Featured comment: Russell is unlikely to get a better chance to win the title More:
racefans.netFeatured comment: Russell is unlikely to get a better chance to win the titleRussell may have missed his best chance to win the championship