Overview
- McLaren has secured the 2025 Constructors' crown, while Piastri, Norris and Verstappen continue the drivers' title fight with six races left and a Sprint in Austin this weekend.
- Toto Wolff said Andrea Kimi Antonelli will stay at Mercedes in 2026 and indicated George Russell's renewal is expected soon, though no contracts have been announced.
- Ex-Haas chief Günther Steiner suggested Mercedes may seek a one‑year extension for Russell to preserve flexibility should Verstappen become available for 2027.
- Aston Martin has bolstered its 2026 program with additions including Adrian Newey and technical director Enrico Cardile, who promised the team will "do well" next year.
- F1 and journalist reporting indicates Franco Colapinto is well placed to retain his Alpine seat for 2026, while Red Bull is weighing Yuki Tsunoda's future with Isack Hadjar cited by commentators as a leading candidate.