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- F1 2027 driver lineups: From Hamilton to Verstappen, who has a seat – and who’s out of contract?by Grace Allen on October 23, 2026 at 9:43 am
The 2026 rule changes threw Formula 1 into a new era of challenges and uncertainty, but the real moments of unpredictability are still to come.
- Car washes, pub trips and pranks: How Kimi Antonelli is staying grounded on brink of F1 historyby Nate Saunders on October 23, 2026 at 9:37 am
On the brink of becoming F1’s youngest world champion, Kimi Antonelli reveals how car washes, pub trips and pranks help him cope with fame and pressure.
- Verstappen warns ‘out of control’ COTA bumpsby Nate Saunders on October 23, 2026 at 9:30 am
Max Verstappen has said Formula 1 drivers risk long-term damage from venues with “out of control” bumps like Austin’s Circuit of the Americas (COTA), citing a concerning recent X-ray he’s seen of his own back.
- Verstappen finishes 9th in GT World Challengeby PA on October 23, 2026 at 9:09 am
Max Verstappen fought back from 24th to ninth at the GT World Challenge after his hopes of a podium finish were derailed by a drive-through penalty.
- Sainz not convinced F1 can finish in Middle Eastby Nate Saunders on October 23, 2026 at 7:41 am
Carlos Sainz said “it’s very difficult to be convinced” Formula 1 should finish the season in the Middle East as is currently planned.
- Hamilton: Antonelli ‘doesn’t need any advice’by ESPN on October 22, 2026 at 11:57 pm
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has said runaway leader Kimi Antonelli “doesn’t need any advice” on how to seal his first drivers’ title in F1.
- Hamilton hints at staying in F1 to race in Africaby Nate Saunders on October 22, 2026 at 10:44 pm
Lewis Hamilton joked that he may have to keep racing until he’s at least 45 years old now Formula 1 has confirmed a African Grand Prix in Rwanda will happen in the 2030s.
- Bearman: ‘Ready to fight for podiums’ at top teamby PA on October 22, 2026 at 8:55 pm
Oliver Bearman has said he believes he is ready to fight for Formula 1 podiums as the British driver made clear his ambition to drive for a top-four team.
- Brit Slater to make F1 practice debut in Mexicoby ESPN on October 22, 2026 at 7:51 pm
British star Freddie Slater is set to make his Formula 1 practice debut for Audi at the Mexico Grand Prix next weekend.
- Horner: Mercedes tried to hire me before Wolffby ESPN on October 22, 2026 at 8:59 am
Christian Horner has revealed he rejected an offer to become Mercedes’ Formula 1 team principal in 2012, before the team appointed his future rival Toto Wolff.
- United States Grand Prix 2026: Race start time in Austin, how to watch, full schedule, predictionsby ESPN on October 22, 2026 at 7:52 am
Formula 1’s original night race is back as drivers prepare for the ultimate challenge around the Marina Bay Circuit in Singapore.
- Norris vows ‘better decisions’ after Piastri clashby Nate Saunders on October 21, 2026 at 6:24 pm
Lando Norris has vowed to make “better decisions” going forward after further talks with McLaren over his collision with teammate Oscar Piastri in Singapore.
- Horner held Russell talks before Red Bull sackingby ESPN on October 21, 2026 at 7:24 am
Christian Horner has revealed that one of his final acts as Red Bull team principal was to approach George Russell’s management over a potential move, in response to Mercedes’ “public courting” of Max Verstappen.
- FIA insist F1 season will end in Middle Eastby Nate Saunders on October 20, 2026 at 10:13 pm
Formula 1’s season can and will finish in the Middle East as things stand, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has adamantly declared.
- How Kimi Antonelli can win F1 title at United States GP — with or without Qatar, Abu Dhabi racesby Laurence Edmondson on October 20, 2026 at 10:14 am
Kimi Antonelli took another big step towards his first world title after outscoring his two closest championship rivals, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, at the Singapore Grand Prix.
- Rafael Câmara to Haas: How F1’s next rookie could shake up Ferrari’s futureby Nate Saunders on October 19, 2026 at 2:27 pm
The arrival of Rafa Camara to Haas will give Ferrari an interesting conundrum for the future, writes ESPN’s Nate Saunders.
- Ferrari protege Câmara joins Haas for F1 2027by Nate Saunders on October 19, 2026 at 2:27 pm
Brazilian sensation Rafael Câmara will replace Esteban Ocon at Haas in 2027, the team confirmed on Thursday.
- ‘Chucky’ Verstappen is back. Luckily for Antonelli and Mercedes, it’s too lateby Nate Saunders on October 18, 2026 at 3:28 am
Max Verstappen has won two races in a row, and if there was more of the F1 season left, championship leader Kimi Antonelli would have reason to worry.