Every race, explained

Every Formula 1 race weekend explained in plain English: who won and why, the title fight, your driver, data stories, and free predictions with friends.

• Kimi Antonelli is the 2026 world champion. Finishing 3rd at the Mexico City GP was enough to clinch it, with 4 races still to go. The fight for second is still on: Verstappen leads Hamilton by 2 points.
• Forecast after Saturday’s qualifying. Our race model gives win chances for the Brazilian GP once the grid is set. Before qualifying it is only a rough guide, so we wait.
• Top pick for the Brazilian GP: Verstappen. Built from form over the last 3 races, results at this track and places gained. We are not linked to the F1 Fantasy game, so check prices there.
• 16 stewards’ decisions on drivers at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Lawson was called up most (3×). Latest: Colapinto, failing to slow under yellow flags.
• Verstappen is chasing a 75th win. The 6 biggest career milestones within one race this weekend.
• Verstappen is the form driver: 108 points in 5 races. More than anyone else lately, even though Verstappen is 2nd in the championship.