Lando Norris edged Andrea Kimi Antonelli by under a tenth to take sprint pole at Interlagos, while Yuki Tsunoda’s disrupted preparation led to an SQ1 exit. Ferrari struggled, Aston Martin impressed, and a tight midfield battle defined the session.
After an unprecedented delay, the FIA’s 2024 Formula 1 cost cap review confirms all teams are compliant, with only Aston Martin cited for a minor procedural breach and no penalties imposed.
Lando Norris delivered a masterclass in control at the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, leading from start to finish to claim victory and the championship lead. McLaren’s flawless strategy and Norris’s precision left Ferrari and Red Bull battling for scraps in a race that saw Yuki Tsunoda lose out after a slow pit stop.
Lewis Hamilton will start third in Mexico as he aims to deliver Ferrari’s first podium finish in 13 months. Confident in his grid position, the seven-time world champion says he’ll attack “aggressively” against Lando Norris, adding, “I’ve got nothing to lose — but he does.”
Carlos Sainz went from sprint race podium to a DNF in the US GP after colliding with Kimi Antonelli, ending his strong weekend on a sour note as stewards investigate the clash.
Charles Leclerc accused Max Verstappen of “hypocrisy” after feeling impeded by the Dutchman in Austin qualifying—highlighting Verstappen’s similar complaint about Norris in Singapore.
With Audi and Honda joining the grid and Renault stepping out, F1 enters its most diverse power unit era yet in 2026. The FIA’s new “ADUO” system promises to prevent major performance gaps by giving underperforming manufacturers extra development opportunities.
Mercedes and Red Bull’s sudden resurgence in the 2025 F1 season has everyone asking one question — did TD018’s new front wing rules spark a secret comeback? Here’s how innovation, regulation, and a bit of “legal flex” changed everything.
