Antonelli arrives in Brazil as new F1 world champion

Formula 1 heads to Sao Paulo for the 20th round of the 2026 season, with the Interlagos weekend in Brazil drawing attention from one of the calendar's most passionate fan bases. Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli arrives as the reigning world champion after clinching the title last weekend in Mexico, becoming the youngest world champion in the sport's history.

Antonelli will run a tribute helmet to Ayrton Senna this weekend, following a visit to his family earlier in the week. Mercedes can also secure the constructors' championship, capping a strong year for the German manufacturer.

Attention is also on the dispute between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, which flared again in Mexico. Hamilton has doubled down on his position, while Leclerc has yet to respond after missing media day due to the birth of his first child. Elsewhere, McLaren has turned its focus to 2027, while Haas has ousted Esteban Ocon, with Rafa Camara making his F1 debut ahead of a full-time step next year.