FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem intends to remove the current age limit of 75 for office holders, a change to be considered at the FIA General Assembly in Shanghai. The move follows previous alterations to term limits and has drawn criticism that it could allow him to remain president for life.
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have been handed back‑of‑the‑grid starts for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after new power units were fitted following failures in practice. Their teammates Charles Leclerc and George Russell also face grid penalties, and the event’s contract at Interlagos has been extended to 2035.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc topped the timing sheets in the first practice session for the Mexico City Grand Prix, posting a lap 0.659 seconds quicker than Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli. The session featured a mix of regular drivers and rookies, with several teams using the high‑altitude track for mandatory rookie runs ahead of the race on Sunday.
Italian driver Kimi Antonelli has been ruled out of the Mexico City Grand Prix media day after developing a viral illness, though his team expects him to return for the race. The illness comes as Antonelli leads the championship and could clinch his first world title if he maintains his points advantage over George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
Mexican driver Sergio Perez has agreed to stay with the American Cadillac Formula One team until 2029, signing a multi‑year extension. The move comes as Perez heads into his 300th Grand Prix start in Mexico City, while the team continues to struggle at the bottom of the 2026 standings. Both Perez and teammate Valtteri Bottas have yet to score points for Cadillac this season.
British driver Alisha Palmowski clinched the F1 Academy championship after finishing second in the reverse‑grid race at the Circuit of the Americas. The 20‑year‑old, driving for Campos Racing and part of the Red Bull driver academy, became the youngest champion of the all‑female series.
Brazilian 21‑year‑old Rafael Camara, who is leading the Formula 2 championship, has been signed by Haas to race in Formula 1 starting in 2027. He was chosen after testing at Portimao, beating the reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and Haas reserve drivers Jack Doohan and Ryo Hirakawa. The move follows the announced departure of Esteban Ocon and leaves the second Haas seat likely to go to Oliver Bearman.
Red Bull Racing announced that Laurent Mekies will remain as team principal until 2031, confirming the confidence of the team’s owners in his leadership. The extension follows a strong start to the 2026 season, highlighted by Max Verstappen’s victories in Malaysia and Singapore.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed victory in the incident‑filled sprint race at the Singapore Grand Prix after Mercedes driver George Russell spun off and retired on the opening lap. The race featured a late‑lap clash between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, promoting Kimi Antonelli to fourth and extending Verstappen’s championship lead.
Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas chose an unconventional 350km bike ride from Malaysia to Singapore ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, traveling with his partner Tiffany Cromwell. The journey, part off‑road and gravel, highlights Bottas’ growing passion for cycling alongside his F1 commitments.