McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has concluded his seven-year management agreement with Mark and Ann Webber. The mutual decision was announced on Monday, November 9, 2026, following the São Paulo Grand Prix.
Mark Webber cited his reduced trackside involvement this season as a factor in the decision. Piastri expressed gratitude for their guidance, particularly during the initial phase of his Formula 1 career.
Piastri is currently in his fourth full season in Formula 1. He has secured nine Grand Prix victories and finished third in the 2025 Drivers’ Championship.
In other developments, the FIA has released the results of the third analysis period for the 2026 Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system. This mechanism allows power unit manufacturers to introduce upgrades if their Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) performance lags.
Manufacturers whose ICE performance is at least two percent behind the leading power unit are eligible for additional development. Mercedes was previously granted one additional homologation for 2026 and one for 2027 after being assessed in the 2-4% deficit window.
The FIA confirmed that the latest review, covering Races 12 to 18, did not result in further additional homologations for any power unit manufacturer. This indicates the performance hierarchy at the front remains consistent.
The 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix, held on Sunday, November 8, concluded with Lando Norris securing victory. Max Verstappen finished second, with Isack Hadjar completing the podium in third.
Mercedes clinched the 2026 Constructors’ Championship at Interlagos, marking their ninth team title. This is Mercedes’ first Constructors’ title since 2021, bringing them level with Williams in total championships.
The São Paulo Grand Prix saw extensive grid penalties for seven drivers due to power unit component changes. Lewis Hamilton received a cumulative 75-place penalty after multiple Ferrari power unit changes, including a full assembly replacement following issues in FP3.
Hamilton started from the back of the grid for his 400th Formula 1 Grand Prix start. Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez also incurred 30-place penalties, resulting in back-of-the-grid starts.
Charles Leclerc received a 10-place penalty, while George Russell took a five-place grid drop. Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad and Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto also received 10-place penalties, starting 18th and 19th respectively.
Lewis Hamilton visited the Rafah crossing in Egypt on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. He toured Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses and met aid workers involved in humanitarian efforts for Gaza.
Norris experienced a champagne bottle mishap during the São Paulo podium celebrations, where the bottle shattered. He also had a close call with fireworks but was confirmed to be unharmed.
Kimi Antonelli, driving for Mercedes, secured the 2026 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship in Mexico City on November 1, 2026. At 20 years old, Antonelli became the youngest F1 World Champion in history.
Antonelli has achieved nine Grand Prix wins since his Formula 1 debut in 2025. He is contracted to remain with Mercedes until at least the end of the 2027 season.
Alan Permane has extended his contract as Team Principal and Co-CEO Sporting of Racing Bulls until the end of 2031. Permane assumed the Team Principal role in July 2025.
Esteban Ocon’s departure from Haas is confirmed. Rafael Câmara made his Formula 1 debut for Haas at the São Paulo Grand Prix.
The São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos has secured a five-year contract extension, ensuring its presence on the Formula 1 calendar through 2035.
The final two races of the 2026 season, in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, remain subject to ongoing geopolitical considerations in the Middle East.
