News Summary
- Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt’s Rafah crossing to observe humanitarian aid operations supporting Gaza.
- Formula 1 ruled out Imola as a replacement race, leaving Las Vegas as a possible season finale if Qatar and Abu Dhabi cannot proceed.
- The FIA confirmed no additional engine development allowances in its final 2026 review, while Mercedes considered how to help George Russell challenge Max Verstappen.
Lewis Hamilton’s unexpected visit to Egypt’s border with Gaza and Formula 1’s decision to abandon its Imola contingency plan dominated Tuesday’s news, November 10. The Ferrari driver travelled to Rafah to learn about humanitarian aid operations, while F1 confirmed that the final two Grands Prix remain scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
The decision to release Imola from its standby arrangements also created a striking possibility: if the Middle East races cannot proceed, the 2026 championship could conclude in Las Vegas on November 21.
Elsewhere, the FIA completed its final assessment of engine development concessions, Mercedes considered its options in George Russell’s battle with Max Verstappen, and new radio messages revealed further communication difficulties between Hamilton and Ferrari.
Here are the main Formula 1 stories published by GRANDE PRÊMIO on November 10.
Hamilton visits Egypt’s border with Gaza to observe humanitarian aid
Lewis Hamilton travelled to Egypt’s Rafah border crossing on Tuesday to learn about humanitarian assistance being prepared for Gaza.
The seven-time world champion visited facilities operated by the Egyptian Red Crescent in El Arish, where supplies are received, organised and prepared for transportation into the Palestinian territory.
Hamilton met officials and aid workers, including North Sinai Governor Khaled Megawer, who explained the logistics involved in coordinating humanitarian deliveries.
The Ferrari driver remained on the Egyptian side of the border. There is no confirmation that he entered Gaza.
Hamilton has previously called for peace and a ceasefire in the region, making the visit a continuation of his public engagement with humanitarian issues.
The trip came two days after his 400th Formula 1 race start at Interlagos.
Read the full report on Hamilton’s visit to Egypt’s Gaza border and the humanitarian aid operations.
F1 drops Imola backup as Las Vegas emerges as possible finale
Formula 1 confirmed that Imola will not be required to host a replacement Grand Prix at the end of the season.
The Italian circuit had been preparing for a possible December race amid uncertainty surrounding Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
However, F1 has now informed the organisers that those arrangements are no longer necessary.
“We cannot let Imola wait indefinitely. Therefore we have informed them today that we will not require them at the end of the season,” an F1 spokesperson said.
Qatar and Abu Dhabi remain scheduled for November 29 and December 6.
If circumstances subsequently prevent those races from taking place, the championship could instead conclude in Las Vegas.
That remains a contingency rather than a confirmed calendar change.
Read why F1 ruled out Imola and how Las Vegas could become the 2026 season finale.
FIA president insists Qatar and Abu Dhabi are ready
Before Formula 1 confirmed the Imola decision, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem publicly reaffirmed his commitment to the two Middle East Grands Prix.
“We are ready for Qatar and Abu Dhabi,” Ben Sulayem said.
“We are fully prepared and committed to delivering two outstanding Grands Prix weekends and a spectacular conclusion to the FIA Formula One World Championship.”
The statement followed months of uncertainty surrounding the final rounds.
The FIA’s position is that preparations should continue, although the governing body and Formula 1 retain responsibility for assessing safety conditions.
The decision to release Imola reinforces the intention to complete the existing calendar.
Read Ben Sulayem’s statement on the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix.
FIA confirms no further F1 engine development concessions
The FIA completed its third and final Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities assessment of 2026 without granting new engine homologation allowances.
The ADUO system gives manufacturers whose internal combustion engines fall sufficiently behind the leading benchmark additional opportunities to introduce upgrades.
Mercedes retains one extra homologation for 2026 and another for 2027, while Ferrari, Audi and Honda retain two for each season.
Those allowances were awarded during the first review period and have not been withdrawn.
The FIA confirmed that relative performance gaps changed during the season, but the latest assessment did not justify further concessions.
The governing body declined to reveal the precise differences between manufacturers because the information is confidential.
The decision affects how engine suppliers prepare for 2027, when the next assessment cycle begins.
Mercedes weighs helping Russell after Verstappen’s 90-point comeback
Mercedes is considering how to maximise George Russell’s chances of finishing second in the drivers’ championship after a remarkable turnaround by Max Verstappen.
Across the last five Grands Prix, Verstappen scored 116 points compared with Russell’s 26 — a 90-point difference.
The Red Bull driver now leads Russell by 17 points, with Lewis Hamilton only 1 point behind the Mercedes driver.
Team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged that Mercedes could consider additional measures during the final three races.
However, no permanent team-order policy or preferential treatment has been confirmed.
Russell needs to outscore Verstappen by at least 18 points to finish ahead without relying on a tiebreak.
Hamilton’s unheard Ferrari radio reveals fresh confusion in Brazil
Previously unheard radio messages from the São Paulo Grand Prix revealed Hamilton repeatedly questioning Ferrari about his race position.
The most striking exchange came when the seven-time champion encountered Lando Norris after a pit stop and could not immediately understand why the McLaren was ahead.
“What do you mean you don’t know, why’s Norris ahead of me?” Hamilton asked race engineer Carlo Santi.
Ferrari subsequently clarified that Norris was leading and Hamilton was a lap behind.
The exchanges also revealed confusion surrounding tyre strategy and the moment Hamilton missed the pit entrance as rain returned.
Hamilton eventually finished ninth, having started 20th.
Read the radio exchanges that exposed further communication difficulties between Hamilton and Ferrari.
When is the next F1 race?
Formula 1 returns for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 19–21.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has already secured the drivers’ championship and Mercedes the constructors’ title, but the fight for second place remains open.
The next three scheduled races are Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Las Vegas takes place on Saturday evening local time, corresponding to Sunday in the United Kingdom, India, Australia and New Zealand.
Australian and New Zealand readers can consult the complete Las Vegas race and qualifying schedule.
GRANDE PRÊMIO is following every session of the 2026 championship and the developments shaping its final rounds in Formula 1.
FAQ
What were the biggest Formula 1 stories on November 10, 2026?
Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt’s Gaza border, Formula 1 ruled out Imola as a replacement race, and the FIA completed its final engine development assessment.
Could the 2026 F1 season end in Las Vegas?
Yes, but only if the scheduled Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix cannot proceed. Formula 1 currently intends to hold both events.
When is the next Formula 1 Grand Prix?
The Las Vegas Grand Prix takes place on November 19–21, with the race scheduled for Saturday evening local time.
Alternative headlines
- F1 today: Hamilton’s Gaza border visit and F1’s shock Imola decision
- F1 today: Hamilton travels to Rafah as Las Vegas emerges as possible season finale
- F1 today: Imola dropped, Hamilton visits Gaza border and Mercedes weighs Russell strategy
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