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Max Verstappen reflects on Red Bull's Q3 grip struggles after qualifying P2 in Austin and praises Kimi Antonelli's 2026 F1 title campaign.

Verstappen optimistic about 2026 F1 United States GP race pace despite disappointing Q3 performance

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago09 mins

Max Verstappen expressed frustration with Red Bull’s performance during the final segment of Qualifying for the 2026 F1 United States GP, despite securing second place on the grid behind Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli. The Dutchman had demonstrated competitive pace throughout Q1 and Q2 but struggled with an unexpected lack of rear grip during Q3, preventing him…

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Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes takes pole position for the 2026 F1 United States GP.

2026 F1 United States GP | Qualifying results

Ewout Albrecht2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

With Ferrari looking strong in FP3, qualifying for the 2026 F1 United States GP promised to be an exciting battle for pole positions. However, as practice also showed, track limits could be a thing at the Circuit of the Americas. Q1: Alonso manages to reach Q2 One of the firsts out on track was Lance…

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United States Grand Prix, Friday AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 23: Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy driving the (12) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W17 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 23, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Antonelli and Lord on Mercedes’ upgrade performance and narrow operating window at 2026 F1 United States GP

Shermaine Wong2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

It was an encouraging first day at the 2026 F1 United States GP for Mercedes, with both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell finishing within the top five in both FP1 and FP2. In FP1, Antonelli had finished the session in P5 but was able to improve to P2 in FP2. He ended the day with…

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Payton Westcott reflects on missing F1 Academy pole in Austin and now targets victory from two front-row starts at her home round.

Westcott targets 2026 F1 Academy Austin victory after narrowly missing double pole

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Payton Westcott remains confident of challenging for victory at the 2026 F1 Academy United States GP after narrowly missing out on pole position during a closely contested Qualifying session at the Circuit of the Americas. The Mercedes-backed PREMA Racing driver delivered one of her strongest performances of the season, securing second place on the grid…

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Kimi Antonelli says he will not think about the world championship in Austin, despite the chance to clinch the title at the 2026 F1 United States GP.

Antonelli sticks to “one race at a time” mindset with title in reach at 2026 F1 United States GP

Valeria Penachi2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Kimi Antonelli says he will not think about the world championship heading into the 2026 F1 United States GP. The Mercedes driver can clinch the title in Austin at round 18 of the 2026 season. He would need a near-perfect weekend and poor results for his rivals. Antonelli spoke in the FIA press conference alongside…

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Wolff: Taking it one race at a time the best way to win the 2026 F1 World Championship with Antonelli

Ewout Albrecht2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Toto Wolff knows a thing or two about winning a World Championship, but on the eve of an eighth drivers’ title under his management, he refuses to look ahead and speculate on when Kimi Antonelli will become F1’s youngest title winner in history. Having guided both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg to their Drivers’ Championships,…

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After multiple F1 teams introduced special liveries in Suzuka, Miami, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Silverstone, Monza, Madrid, Sepang, Singapore, and Austin, McLaren have rolled out a bespoke fan-inspired design for the 2026 Mexico City GP weekend

All the special liveries for the 2026 F1 season

Senjuti Jash2 weeks ago1 week ago045 mins

While several special liveries were spotted on the track throughout the Barcelona shakedown week and pre-season testing in Bahrain, eleven F1 teams in 2026 will now introduce one-off designs during the 23-race season as well. F1 cars are built to leave an impression not only in the literal but also in the figurative sense. It’s…

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Antonelli after the end of the 2026 F1 Singapore GP

Antonelli: P3 a “very good way” to finish 2026 F1 Singapore GP weekend

Editorial Staff3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Runaway points leader and Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli was able to achieve a strong podium finish with P3 at the 2026 F1 Singapore GP. The Italian talent secured his first top 3 at the track in only his second outing at Marina Bay, with a consistent performance in spite of the weather conditions. A challenging…

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From 19th on the grid, Mercedes driver George Russell gained 10 positions to finish in P9 in the 2026 F1 Singapore GP.

Russell: Red Bull “the team to beat” after tough 2026 F1 Singapore GP

James O'Connor4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

From 19th on the grid, Mercedes driver George Russell gained 10 positions to finish in P9 in the 2026 F1 Singapore GP. Having cleared the Cadillacs on the first lap, the driver of car #63 made slow progress through the field as overtaking at Marina Bay is very tough. He passed Bortoleto, Albon and Colapinto…

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George Russell qualified P6 at the 2026 F1 Singapore GP but starts from the back due to an engine penalty carried over from Malaysia, with his sprint crash also leaving the car feeling different through qualifying.

Russell admits car did not feel the same in 2026 F1 Singapore GP Qualifying after Sprint crash

Valeria Penachi4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

George Russell qualified P6 for the 2026 F1 Singapore GP, but will start from the back of the grid due to an engine penalty carried over from his retirement in Malaysia. The Briton set a 1:31.747 in Q3. The mechanics rebuilt the car in time for qualifying following his Sprint Race crash, though Russell admitted…

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