Antonelli explains why he declined the car #1 title-holder privilege for 2027

Kimi Antonelli has explained his decision to reject the option of using car number 1 for his 2027 Formula 1 title defence. The report sits alongside a round-up of other paddock stories, including Charles Leclerc's comments on his first-lap clash with Lewis Hamilton at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Leclerc said he did not expect the clash to be much of a talking point within Ferrari. Elsewhere, Martin Brundle backed George Russell's decision to skip his mandated media duties after Antonelli clinched the drivers' championship in Mexico City.

Rafael Camara is due to make his Formula 1 debut at his home race in Sao Paulo, replacing Esteban Ocon for the rest of the Interlagos weekend alongside Oliver Bearman, while thunderstorms are forecast across all three days of running.