F1 News Today: Norris championship bid faces blow as star hit with Mexican GP PENALTY

F1 drivers will be facing tough conditions at this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix, and it may affect Lando Norris and Max Verstappen more than others.

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F1 star hit with FIA PENALTY before turning a wheel at Mexican Grand Prix

Williams F1 star Carlos Sainz will be turning up to the Mexican Grand Prix in pretty good spirits having achieved podiums in two of the last three grands prix weekends. But, the Spaniard has a penalty already in Mexico!

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Red Bull confirm driver exit as F1 hope gets new seat for 2026

Red Bull Racing have confirmed the departure of a youngster from their ranks, bringing an end to a partnership that would ideally have resulted in a seat in F1.

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McLaren confirm Lando Norris replacement for F1 Mexican GP

McLaren have confirmed that IndyCar star Pato O'Ward will replace Lando Norris in FP1 at the Mexican Grand Prix this weekend, while providing an update on the 26-year-old's role within the team.

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F1 star speaks out on team orders after serious breach

A star of the 2025 F1 grid has spoken out on team orders after committing a serious breach at last weekend's United States Grand Prix.

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Lando Norris slams 'silly' FIA rules after penalty warning

Lando Norris has slammed the 'silliest' rule in F1, following a close shave with a penalty during the US Grand Prix.

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F1 star 'set for Red Bull promotion' as Mexican GP decision deadline issued

A deadline for a decision on the second Red Bull F1 seat for 2026 has been set by Helmut Marko ahead of this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix.

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Alpine announce NEW driver signing with star's departure imminent

Alpine's World Endurance Championship (WEC) team have announced a new driver signing, with an ex-F1 star set to leave the squad.

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McLaren 'nervous' as Piastri and Norris ‘problem’ arises

A former F1 driver has pointed to a 'problem' the two McLaren drivers may have in their championship fight against Max Verstappen.

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McLaren team takeover announced in major 2026 move

McLaren Racing have opted for a new partner in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) for 2026, replacing United Autosports.

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Max Verstappen urged to 'pick up the phone' over Daniel Ricciardo team-mate proposal

Max Verstappen has been urged to get in touch with a long-time F1 team-mate and re-forge their racing partnership.

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