Antonelli becomes F1's youngest champion

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli became Formula one's youngest world champion by finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Max Verstappen won the race.

Hamilton and Leclerc collide on opening lap

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc fought on the first lap in Mexico. Their battle allowed Red Bull's Max Verstappen to pass and eventually win the race.

Hamilton: Ferrari lost a certain win

Hamilton said Ferrari would have won the race with a one-two finish if the drivers had worked together on the opening lap instead of fighting each other.

“When your team-mate works against you and then you lose positions like that, it's definitely tough.”

Leclerc: it is racing, not a talking point

Leclerc argued that drivers are allowed to race for the win. He said both made mistakes at Turn Four that gave Verstappen the opportunity to overtake.

“At the end we both did a mistake going into Turn Four. It's not like we had contact whatsoever.”

Vasseur frustrated by lost one-two

Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur bemoaned the loss of a potential one-two finish, admitting he was frustrated by the incident between his two drivers.

The core problem for Vasseur

This is not the first time Ferrari's competing drivers have caused issues this year. Vasseur has yet to find a way to manage two top drivers of equal status effectively.

Two valid but conflicting viewpoints

Hamilton thinks of the team result, which also meant a win for him. Leclerc prioritises the fact that drivers are allowed to race for the win. Both views are valid.

How McLaren handles two top drivers

McLaren have done better at managing this situation. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been more acquiescent, though even their approach has led to problems at times.

The impossible request Vasseur faces

If Vasseur had asked Leclerc not to race on the first lap, he would have been asking him to hand Hamilton a win. How do you keep an ambitious driver happy in that situation?

Ferrari lacks rules of engagement

Hamilton revealed after the race that Ferrari do not have rules of engagement. McLaren have them, but it is very hard to create specific rules for live racing situations.

“We've just got to figure out. But something needs to change for sure.”

Qatar and Abu Dhabi races face pressure

Similar concerns exist within Formula one about the end-of-season races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi going ahead. Many people in the sport have significant misgivings about going to the Middle East.

Sainz raises political concerns publicly

Williams driver Carlos Sainz said at the US Grand Prix that it is difficult to be convinced the races should go ahead because of things happening in the Middle East and the US mid-term elections.

“There are still things happening in the Middle East, and also there is obviously an election that is going to happen in the US.”

F1's argument for going ahead

Formula one says it has no reason to cancel the races. The governments in question insist there are no significant risks and there have been no attacks on civilian infrastructure for nearly six months.

Financial and political stakes are high

Formula one has lucrative race contracts in place. Qatar is a co-owner of the Audi F1 team and Abu Dhabi is a co-owner of McLaren. Cancelling could mean years before returning to the Middle East.

Worst-case scenario worries senior figures

Many senior figures in Formula one privately consider a worst-case scenario: if missiles start flying once the sport is in the Middle East, personnel could be trapped and unable to leave.

Imola prepared as Abu Dhabi backup

Formula one is waiting to see whether the situation escalates after last week's Israeli election result or the US mid-term elections on Tuesday. Imola is being prepared as a backup to replace Abu Dhabi.

Ocon dropped by Haas after confrontation

Esteban Ocon was dropped by Haas for the rest of the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend after what appears to have been a confrontation with team boss Ayao Komatsu on Friday after practice.

Ocon denies physical violence in statement

Ocon put out a statement admitting a difference in viewpoints led to a discussion but categorically rejected any reports suggesting physical violence was used to resolve any differences.

“I categorically rejected any reports or allegations suggesting that any form of physical violence was used to resolve any differences of any nature.”