F1 Returns to Action as Montreal Replaces Monaco in 2026 Schedule
F1 resumes after five-week hiatus with Montreal replacing Monaco in the 2026 schedule.
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Formula 1 2026 Season
The 2026 Formula 1 season featuring Kimi Antonelli's historic achievements with Mercedes, including back-to-back race victories and championship developments.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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Isack Hadjar crashes into wall after five laps at Miami Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar, who had been disqualified after qualifying and started last, drove his car into the wall after just five laps of the Miami Grand Prix. Hadjar showed visible frustration with the result, pounding his helmet before angrily leaving his vehicle.
Kimi Antonelli becomes first driver to win first three Formula 1 races from pole position
With his victory at the Miami Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli made history as the first driver ever to win his first three Formula 1 races all starting from pole position. He joins Damon Hill and Mika Hakkinen as only the third driver in F1 history to win his first three races in consecutive races.
Canadian Grand Prix scheduled for May 24 in Montreal replaces traditional Monaco slot
The 2026 Formula 1 schedule has been adjusted so that the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal on May 24 has replaced the Monaco Grand Prix's traditional date. The schedule change means the F1 race will no longer serve as the opener for the day's motorsport events and will have a late afternoon start time, occurring after the Indianapolis 500 but during the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600.
Formula 1 returns after five-week hiatus caused by war-related race cancellations
The Miami Grand Prix marked Formula 1's return to racing after a five-week break caused by war-related cancellations of two scheduled races in the 2026 season calendar.
Mercedes dominates 2026 F1 season with four consecutive race victories
Mercedes has won the first four Formula 1 races of the 2026 season, with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell each recording victories. The team has also secured all four pole positions through the Miami Grand Prix. This dominant start establishes Mercedes as the leading team in the manufacturers' championship.
Kimi Antonelli extends championship lead to 20 points over George Russell
Following his Miami Grand Prix victory, Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the Formula 1 drivers' championship standings to 20 points over his Mercedes teammate George Russell, who finished fourth in the race. Antonelli is the current points leader and legitimate championship contender early in the 2026 season.
Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix for third consecutive Formula 1 victory
19-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, securing his third consecutive Formula 1 victory. Antonelli started from pole position but initially lost the lead to Charles Leclerc on the first lap before recovering to reclaim the lead on lap five. He maintained the lead through the remainder of the 57-lap race, finishing 3.2 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Lando Norris of McLaren.
Charles Leclerc spins on final lap, drops from podium contention to sixth place
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who had been challenging for third place throughout much of the race, spun on the final lap of the Miami Grand Prix. The spin caused him to drop from fourth place to sixth place as George Russell and Max Verstappen passed him, preventing Leclerc from securing a podium finish.
Cadillac records poor results in first US-based Formula 1 race
Cadillac, competing in its first Formula 1 race held in the United States, had an unimpressive weekend on the Miami track. Sergio Perez finished 16th while Valtteri Bottas finished 18th, last among the 22-car field in the race.
Pierre Gasly's BMW overturns after contact with Liam Lawson
Early in the Miami Grand Prix, Alpine driver Pierre Gasly and Liam Lawson made contact that caused Gasly's BMW to do a full rollover. The Frenchman's car became stuck with its rear tires atop a barrier, but Gasly was able to climb out of the half-suspended vehicle unassisted.
Miami Grand Prix rescheduled three hours earlier to avoid thunderstorms
Formula 1 officials moved up the start of the Miami Grand Prix by three hours to 1 p.m. local time to avoid forecasted heavy thunderstorms. An early morning thunderstorm with lightning strikes directly over Hard Rock Stadium occurred before the race, but the track dried and the predicted storms did not materialize during the event.
Max Verstappen spins on first lap after contact with Charles Leclerc
Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen, who started second on the grid, spun 360 degrees on the first lap while trying to hold off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. The contact between the two cars caused Verstappen to plummet from second place to ninth place, requiring him to work his way back through the field during the race.
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Multiple incidents mar Miami Grand Prix as Verstappen, Leclerc collide
Multiple collisions and incidents at Miami disrupted several drivers' races throughout the event.
Antonelli claims third straight F1 win in dominant Mercedes streak
Antonelli claims third straight F1 win as Mercedes dominates early 2026 season.