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Side view of Lance Stroll's Aston Martin during Mexico City Grand Prix
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Honda explains Aston Martin’s five-lap 2026 F1 Mexico City GP double retirement

David Coath06 mins

ERS cooling problems ended Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll’s F1 Mexico City GP, exposing weaknesses Honda must address. Honda has traced Aston Martin’s Mexico City Grand Prix double retirement to cooling-circuit stress affecting its Energy Recovery System. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll completed just five laps each, despite an early attempt to reduce temperatures. The…

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Bruno Michel discusses Rafael Câmara's Haas debut, Nikola Tsolov's F1 prospects and Racing Bulls' decision on Lawson and Lindblad.
Photo Credit: Formula 2

Michel backs Tsolov for F1 as Câmara secures Haas seat

Karishma Persad010 mins

FIA Formula 2 (F2) CEO Bruno Michel believes Nikola Tsolov has demonstrated the ability to compete in F1, although he acknowledges that Racing Bulls faces a difficult decision when selecting its 2027 driver line-up. His assessment comes as championship rival Rafael Câmara prepares to join Haas, while Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad continue fighting to…

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Câmara reflects on his racing journey, Brazilian heritage, childhood inspirations and becoming a role model
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Exclusive: Câmara reflects on his racing journey, Brazilian heritage and inspiring the next generation

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein09 mins

Rafael Câmara is preparing for one of the most significant moments of his motorsport career as the Brazilian makes his Formula 1 (F1) debut with Haas at the 2026 São Paulo GP. The Brazilian will race on home soil after the American team confirmed his early promotion following Esteban Ocon’s departure. The 21-year-old, who currently…

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Toto Wolff believes World Champion Kimi Antonelli has silenced the doubters and is the benchmark for what a modern F1 driver should be like
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff feels vindicated; claims Antonelli represents the “modern” F1 driver and World Champion

Senjuti Jash08 mins

A beaming Toto Wolff shared his thoughts on Kimi Antonelli becoming the youngest-ever F1 World Champion, as a third-place finish at the Mexico City GP was enough for the Mercedes driver to claim the 2026 Drivers’ title.  The 71-lap race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez needed Antonelli only to finish ninth to secure a maiden…

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Russell reflects on losing the 2026 F1 title to Antonelli at the Mexico City GP and vows to rediscover his performance with Mercedes
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Russell reflects on “more bad days than good” after losing the 2026 F1 title to Antonelli at Mexico City GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

George Russell has reflected on a difficult 2026 F1 season after his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli secured the Drivers’ World Championship at the Mexico City GP. The Briton admitted that a promising start to the campaign had given way to disappointing performances and misfortune, leaving him unable to challenge his younger teammate for the title….

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Race engineer Peter "Bono" Bonnington reflects on Kimi Antonelli’s rise at Mercedes as the Italian secures his maiden F1 title in Mexico City
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Antonelli’s Mercedes race engineer Bono reflects on the driver’s rise to F1 champion at 2026 F1 Mexico City GP

Magdalena Put05 mins

Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes race engineer, Peter “Bono” Bonnington, reflected on their time working together after the 20-year-old secured his maiden title with a third-place finish at the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP, delivering the team’s 10th WDC overall.  Bono took the time to speak to Sky Sports F1 during Mercedes’ post-race celebration. Asked about Antonelli’s…

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Bruno Michel praises Kimi Antonelli's F2 journey, recalling defining wins and pressure before his historic 2026 F1 title triumph.
Photo Credit: Formula 2

“You don’t see a driver like this often”: F2 CEO Bruno Michel praises 2026 F1 Champion Antonelli

Karishma Persad013 mins

FIA Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel has praised Kimi Antonelli’s exceptional talent, mental strength and rapid development following the Italian’s historic triumph in the 2026 F1 World Championship. Having watched Antonelli navigate an unconventional route through the junior categories, Michel believes the Mercedes driver’s success highlights the qualities that distinguished him long before he reached…

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2026 F2 Championship leader Rafael Câmara will make his F1 debut with Haas at the 2026 São Paulo GP as Esteban Ocon departs early.
Photo Credit: Haas F1 Team

Câmara to make F1 debut at São Paulo GP as Haas confirms early Ocon exit

Karishma Persad04 mins

Rafael Câmara will make his F1 debut with Haas at the 2026 São Paulo GP, following confirmation that Esteban Ocon will not return for the remainder of the season. The Brazilian, who currently leads the F2 Drivers’ Championship, will partner Ollie Bearman at Interlagos, making his first Grand Prix appearance earlier than originally planned. Haas…

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