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Race Analysis - The six laps that won Austin for Antonelli

Grandprix.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:22:51 +0000

Kimi Antonelli's start, tire management and a decisive six-lap recovery made Mercedes' one-stop strategy work in Austin.

Russell seeks answers as Mercedes update narrows setup window

Grandprix.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Mercedes says its latest package has become harder to operate as George Russell investigates his Austin pace deficit to Kimi Antonelli.

Bridgestone prepares new Formula 1 supply bid?

Grandprix.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:24:00 +0000

The Japanese manufacturer is reportedly preparing another attempt to supply F1 tires, with Pirelli contracted through 2028.

Alonso criticizes Albon after Austin collision

Grandprix.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:23:00 +0000

Fernando Alonso believes first-lap damage cost Aston Martin a points finish in what he considered its strongest race of the year.

Bearman disputes Gasly collision penalty

Grandprix.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:22:00 +0000

Oliver Bearman says his attempt to reach the points was worth making, despite a 10-second penalty and damage that ended his race.

Mekies backs Hart after first full Verstappen weekend

Grandprix.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:21:00 +0000

Red Bull's team principal praised Tom Hart's Austin work as the team continues its planned race-engineer transition.

Red Bull says full start fix must wait until 2027

Grandprix.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:25:40 +0000

Laurent Mekies says the team's launch weakness spans the engine, gearbox and clutch.

Verstappen says Red Bull got tires and execution wrong in Austin

Grandprix.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:24:40 +0000

Third place followed a tire misjudgment, a slow pit stop and inconsistent engine behavior.

Hamilton says front-wing setup cost Austin podium chance

Grandprix.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:23:40 +0000

Ferrari added eight clicks during the race, but Hamilton says the car still lacked front wing.

Sunday Press Conference

Grandprix.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:02:09 +0000

United States GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Grandprix.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:42:56 +0000

United States GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Notes - Antonelli dominates in Austin for ninth win

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:48:00 +0000

Kimi Antonelli controlled the United States Grand Prix from pole for his ninth win of 2026, but Lewis Hamilton's fourth place kept the championship alive.

Sunday Photos

Grandprix.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:01:49 +0000

United States GP - Sunday Photos

Race Results

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:01:00 +0000

United States GP - Race Results

Stroll ordered to start United States GP from pit lane

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:10:22 +0000

Lance Stroll was sent to the pit lane for the start in Austin after Aston Martin changed his suspension setup and five power-unit components under parc fermé conditions.

Alpine backs Colapinto after Clarkson nationality remark

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0000

Alpine distanced itself from Jeremy Clarkson's comments about Franco Colapinto's nationality after the television presenter appeared as a team guest in Austin.

Haas hunts cause of costly variation between identical parts

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0000

Ayao Komatsu says unexplained differences between apparently identical parts are wasting sessions and undermining Haas's development work.

Wolff revisits Antonelli cushion joke

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:41:00 +0000

Toto Wolff revived his cushion solution for Kimi Antonelli's track-limit trouble in Austin.

Former astronaut Reid Wiseman joins Mercedes as ambassador

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:32:09 +0000

Former NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman has joined Mercedes as an official team ambassador, bringing experience from spaceflight and high-pressure mission leadership.

Hadjar warned for retaliatory swerve towards Albon

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0000

The Austin stewards formally warned Isack Hadjar after he swerved towards Alex Albon during final practice.

Mexico promoter targets F1 agreement beyond 2028

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0000

Mexico's Grand Prix promoter is optimistic about a further renewal, with possible confirmation late this year or early in 2027.

Mercedes called on pit-crew veterans after Singapore injuries

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0000

Bradley Lord says Mercedes maintained its pit-lane performance despite injuries that forced changes to its Singapore crew.

Honda marks 500 official F1 entries in Austin

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0000

Honda is celebrating its 500th Grand Prix entry under its own registered name with special branding on Aston Martin's cars.

Marko backs Tsolov over Lawson for Racing Bulls seat

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0000

Helmut Marko favors Nikola Tsolov for Racing Bulls in 2027, citing Red Bull's long-standing commitment to developing young drivers.

Herta in frame to replace Bottas at Cadillac for 2027

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:29:00 +0000

Cadillac reserve Colton Herta is reportedly among the candidates for Valtteri Bottas's seat in 2027, although the team has not finalized or announced its lineup.

Palmowski clinches 2026 F1 Academy championship

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:28:00 +0000

Alisha Palmowski secured the 2026 F1 Academy title with second place in Austin's Reverse Grid Race, completing her recovery from eighth with three races remaining.

Saturday Press Conference

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:39:29 +0000

United States GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:54:35 +0000

United States GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Report - Antonelli beats Verstappen to Austin pole

Grandprix.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:04:45 +0000

Kimi Antonelli's opening Q3 lap secured United States Grand Prix pole ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar after Norris led Q1 and Leclerc topped Q2.

Saturday Photos

Grandprix.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:03:46 +0000

United States GP - Saturday Photos

Qualifying Results

Grandprix.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:38:50 +0000

United States GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Report - Hamilton completes Ferrari practice sweep

Grandprix.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:57:00 +0000

Lewis Hamilton led Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc as Ferrari completed a clean sweep of practice in Austin.

Practice 3 Results

Grandprix.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000

United States GP - Practice 3 Results

Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull lead Austin upgrade push

Grandprix.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000

The FIA’s Austin submissions detail new aerodynamic components from Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull, plus smaller changes elsewhere, ahead of Saturday qualifying.

Newey and Cadillac back extra cost-cap room for trailing teams

Grandprix.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:29:00 +0000

Adrian Newey and Cadillac team principal Marcin Budkowski support examining a sliding cost-cap allowance for teams further behind, while rejecting balance of performance.

Cadillac engine factory to open December 18

Grandprix.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0000

General Motors’ new Formula 1 power-unit facility in Charlotte is due to open before Christmas, a milestone distinct from the engine’s eventual racing debut.

Crawford replaces Stroll in Mexico City practice

Grandprix.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:27:00 +0000

Jak Crawford will drive Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin in first practice at the Mexican Grand Prix, completing the team’s four required rookie sessions for 2026.

Honda applies turbo-lag countermeasures after Singapore setback

Grandprix.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:57:00 +0000

Honda is working on power-unit control after its new turbocharger failed to remove Aston Martin’s Singapore drivability problems. Austin running is a test, not proof of a cure.

Slater gets Audi FP1 debut in Mexico City and Sao Paulo

Grandprix.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:56:00 +0000

Freddie Slater will make his first Formula 1 race-weekend appearances in two Audi practice sessions before moving to Formula 2 in 2027.

Newey answers Horner criticism over Renault-era frustration

Grandprix.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:54:00 +0000

Adrian Newey says Christian Horner did not fully understand his frustration in 2014, but stresses that the pair remain friends.

Friday Photos

Grandprix.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:45:47 +0000

United States GP - Friday Photos

Practice 2 Report - Leclerc completes Austin Friday sweep

Grandprix.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:24:00 +0000

Charles Leclerc kept Ferrari on top in Austin, narrowly beating Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen as track limits and tire degradation complicated the picture.

Practice 2 Results

Grandprix.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:21:41 +0000

United States GP - Practice 2 Results

Friday Team Quotes

Grandprix.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000

United States GP - Friday Team Quotes

Friday Press Conference

Grandprix.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000

United States GP - Friday Press Conference

Bortoleto gets 20-place Austin penalty; Colapinto 10 and Lindblad five

Grandprix.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0000

Three FIA stewards decisions confirm United States Grand Prix grid drops for extra power-unit components, with Gabriel Bortoleto receiving the largest penalty.

Mercedes postpones ADUO engine upgrade beyond Austin

Grandprix.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0000

Mercedes has pushed back its planned engine upgrade, according to The Race, with Brazil now reported as the earliest likely introduction rather than a confirmed debut.

McLaren opts against sporting sanction for Norris after Piastri clash

Grandprix.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0000

McLaren has reportedly decided against an internal sporting penalty for Lando Norris following the Singapore Sprint collision, while Oscar Piastri says he is satisfied with the handling.

Antonelli's Austin title chance is real—but far from straightforward

Grandprix.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0000

Kimi Antonelli can secure his first title in Austin, but must win while George Russell and Lewis Hamilton finish far enough down the order. His commanding season lead does not make a Sunday clinch likely.

Practice 1 Report - Leclerc leads Austin opener

Grandprix.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:38:00 +0000

United States GP - Practice 1 Report