After an enthralling Italian Grand Prix last weekend, Formula One heads to a new circuit and location for 2026 in Madrid.

George Russell didn't have the worst weekend at the Italian Grand Prix, but it didn't bring much optimism to his championship hopes.

Kimi Antonelli overcame a 30-place grid penalty to win his home Italian Grand Prix — but Monza also exposed how much has changed at Mercedes.

George Russell sits 66 points behind Kimi Antonelli. Photo credits: Luca Martini / WHYOUT Starting in second, George Russell was a strong contender for the victory in Italy and that thought was reaffirmed early on when he took the lead on lap five from pole sitter Pierre Gasly. Kimi Antonelli on the other hand was on the back foot as he started down in 19th after he was penalised for exceeding the allocated power unit components for the season. But, the young Italian rapidly

George Russell topped the second practice in Monza ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, followed by Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and home favourite Kimi Antonelli completing the top three in an eventful session.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton led the way for FP1 in dream start for the team at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.

Kimi Antonelli will get behind the wheel for his second home grand prix. He is one of the biggest favourites for the top step of the podium, that is if he wasn’t starting from the back of the grid. Mercedes will add new upgrades to his car, and he will have to climb through the field to get anywhere near the podium.

George Russell has claimed victory in a tense Zandvoort Sprint, holding off Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris as rapidly changing conditions and rain added drama to the closing laps. Oscar Piastri finished fifth, while Kimi Antonelli secured fourth.

Mercedes' George Russell set the pace in the first competitive session at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix with Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc close behind.

Max Verstappen re-signed with Red Bull through 2030 despite rumoured Mercedes and McLaren links — but with both seats effectively closed, was it really a choice?

Mercedes have won eight of the first 11 races in 2026, but reliability failures at Barcelona, Silverstone and Spa have kept the title fight alive.

George Russell on Verstappen-to-Mercedes talk, team orders, and Mercedes' upgrade timeline as rivals close the gap mid-season.

The 2026 Formula One season is back, and so is the fight for the Drivers' Championship. Can Kimi Antonelli make history by seizing the title or will any other driver have something to say about it? Our writers give their thoughts.

George Russell entered the 2026 season as a favourite for the championship, and a compelling victory in the opening round in Australia seemed to have sealed that presumption. But as the rounds went on, Russell began falling behind his teammate Kimi Antonelli, with the Briton suffering from a fair share of bad luck.

Antonelli handed 3-place grid drop for yellow flag infringement in Hungary; Russell 6th after water leak. Mercedes target race-pace comeback.

Charles Leclerc set the pace in the opening practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen after a closely fought hour that featured multiple lead changes, impressive rookie performances, and a late red flag following Lance Stroll's crash.

Russell's Belgian Grand Prix lasted one lap — a lap one clash with Hamilton ended his race, and the gap to championship leader Antonelli grew wider.

George Russell qualifies fourth at Spa, hampered by a persistent straight-line speed deficit that leaves him searching for answers against his teammate.

Kimi Antonelli claims his sixth pole of the season at Spa-Francorchamps, edging out Max Verstappen, as Lando Norris runs wide into gravel late in Q3.

This weekend, it is time for the Belgian Grand Prix. The race where everything can happen. Someone who will be looking for some good results once more, is Kimi Antonelli. After an absolutely amazing start to the season, he has had some bad luck in the more recent weekends.