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Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli lifts his trophy while celebrating his victory in the US Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas

Antonelli looks to seal title 'in style' after US Grand Prix win

After dominating the United States Grand Prix for Mercedes, 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli is just two points away from becoming the youngest world champion in Formula One history.

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton speaks during a press conference ahead of the US Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas

Hamilton sets sights on racing in African Grand Prix

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has welcomed Formula One's planned return to Africa, expressing his desire to prolong his career to race in the upcoming Rwanda Grand Prix.

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen steers his car during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 4, 2026.

Verstappen revival to be put to the test in steamy Singapore

Fresh off a chaotic victory at Sepang, Max Verstappen faces a major challenge at the Singapore Grand Prix, tackling extreme heat, potential rain, and his winless record at Marina Bay.

Race winner Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates following the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 4, 2026

Talking points from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Despite tropical downpours, software glitches, and tactical tyre gambles at Sepang, modern F1 stars delivered a thrilling race. Here are the top three takeaways as Max Verstappen stormed to victory.

Race winner Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates with his father Jos Verstappen after winning the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on  Sunday

Verstappen claims first win of year in chaotic Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Max Verstappen conquered treacherous conditions and strategy chaos to secure his first victory of the season, finishing ahead of Kimi Antonelli and a hard-charging Lewis Hamilton.

Alex Yoong of Malaysia checks his computer monitor in the Minardi garage during the lead-up to the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne on   February28  2002.

First-time Sepang F1 racers will master track 'from opening lap'

As Formula One makes a surprise return to Sepang after nine years, former Malaysian F1 driver Alex Yoong expects current racers to master the iconic circuit right from lap one.