News Summary

The FIA’s decision to suspend a British journalist, a proposed overhaul of Formula 1’s cost-cap rules and Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s meeting with Italy’s president headline the F1 news for Saturday, November 14, 2026. The developments come during the championship’s scheduled break between São Paulo and Las Vegas.

While the 2026 drivers’ and constructors’ titles have already been decided, the final three races remain important for teams preparing for 2027 and for the ongoing battles behind the champions.

Here are the main stories published by GRANDE PRÊMIO today.

Daily Mail boycotts F1 after FIA suspends journalist

The Daily Mail has announced that it will not cover the final three Grands Prix of the 2026 season after the FIA withdrew veteran journalist Jonathan McEvoy’s media accreditation.

The sanction followed an opinion column criticising Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc over his confrontation with Lewis Hamilton at the Mexican Grand Prix.

McEvoy used an insulting description of Leclerc, prompting the governing body to question whether his article met the professional standards expected of accredited journalists.

The British newspaper condemned the decision as an attack on press freedom and confirmed that its boycott will cover Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

The FIA maintains that the sanction applies to the journalist individually and that the newspaper remains free to nominate another correspondent.

The controversy has also drawn criticism from journalism organisations, which question whether a governing body should restrict media access because of published opinions.

There is no verified evidence that Ferrari requested McEvoy’s suspension.

Read more: Daily Mail boycotts final three F1 races after FIA bans journalist over Leclerc column.

F1 considers allowing struggling teams to spend more

Formula 1’s Commission is expected to discuss a proposal to introduce additional spending allowances for teams struggling to compete with the championship’s leading constructors.

Williams team principal James Vowles is among the principal supporters of the initiative, known as ADUO for teams.

The proposal draws inspiration from the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities mechanism introduced for power-unit manufacturers.

Vowles argues that the existing cost cap has helped control spending but can also preserve advantages held by teams that already possess more advanced infrastructure.

Under the proposed system, lower-ranked constructors could receive greater financial flexibility to improve their facilities and technical capabilities.

However, the initiative has divided the grid. Some teams support additional spending allowances, while others question whether the mechanism would create new competitive imbalances.

No change has been approved. The proposal is expected to be discussed at the F1 Commission meeting on Monday, November 16.

Read more: F1 to debate cost-cap reform that could allow struggling teams to spend more.

Antonelli meets Italian president after historic championship

Andrea Kimi Antonelli received another major honour following his historic 2026 Formula 1 world championship victory.

The Mercedes driver visited Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome on Friday, accompanied by his parents and sister.

Antonelli presented Mattarella with a signed Mercedes racing helmet and invited him to attend the 2027 Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

The president expressed interest, although he acknowledged that his official commitments could make attending difficult.

The meeting celebrated Antonelli becoming Italy’s first Formula 1 world champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.

Antonelli secured the championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix, ending a 73-year wait for an Italian drivers’ title.

The 20-year-old has since received honours in San Marino and public recognition in Italy, reflecting the significance of his achievement.

Read more: Antonelli meets Italian president after historic F1 title triumph and invites him to Monza.

Is there Formula 1 this weekend?

No. Formula 1 is taking a scheduled break following the São Paulo Grand Prix.

The championship returns to the Las Vegas Strip Circuit for practice on Thursday, November 19, qualifying on Friday and the Grand Prix on Saturday, November 21.

The race begins at 8 PM Pacific Time, corresponding to 11 PM Eastern Time in the United States and 4 AM GMT on Sunday in the United Kingdom.

Mercedes and Antonelli have already secured their respective championships, but several positions in the drivers’ and constructors’ standings remain undecided.

Fans in North America can consult GRANDE PRÊMIO’s full Las Vegas Grand Prix schedule for the United States and Canada.

GRANDE PRÊMIO is following every session of the 2026 Formula 1 championship, including the final races in Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.