News Summary

Racing Bulls’ decision to retain Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad for 2027 headlined Thursday’s Formula 1 news, ending months of uncertainty surrounding the Red Bull junior team’s driver line-up. The announcement also clarified the wider 2027 grid, with Brazilian Rafael Câmara preparing to join Haas alongside Gabriel Bortoleto’s continued presence at Audi.

Max Verstappen, meanwhile, revealed the condition that would make him walk away from Formula 1, even as his recent results have established him as the championship’s strongest points scorer over the last five Grands Prix.

Elsewhere, GRANDE PRÊMIO published new statistical analyses revealing that Charles Leclerc has outscored Lewis Hamilton in three of four five-race periods despite trailing his Ferrari teammate overall, while Alpine has suffered an extraordinary decline in competitiveness.

Here are the main Formula 1 stories published by GRANDE PRÊMIO on November 12.

Racing Bulls confirms Lawson and Lindblad for F1 2027

Racing Bulls confirmed that Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will remain teammates in 2027, ending speculation that Formula 2 contender Nikola Tsolov could replace one of the current drivers.

Lawson secured his future after rebuilding his reputation following his earlier demotion from Red Bull. The New Zealander has accumulated 89 points this season, including 30 across the latest five Grands Prix — more than Mercedes driver George Russell managed during the same period.

Lindblad, meanwhile, has earned another season after scoring 38 points during his rookie campaign. Team principal Alan Permane praised the combination of experience and potential, choosing continuity over introducing another rookie.

The decision also strengthens Racing Bulls’ preparations for 2027 as the team defends fifth place in the constructors’ championship.

Read the full report: Racing Bulls confirms Lawson and Lindblad for 2027 F1 season as Tsolov misses out.

F1 2027 grid takes shape with two Brazilian drivers

Racing Bulls’ announcement also removed one of the remaining uncertainties from the 2027 driver market.

Most teams are expected to retain their current pairings, although not every arrangement has received a separate formal announcement. Haas remains a particularly important team to watch, with Rafael Câmara confirmed as Esteban Ocon’s replacement and Oliver Bearman’s continuation still awaiting explicit confirmation in the sources reviewed.

Câmara’s arrival means Brazil is preparing to have two full-time Formula 1 drivers in 2027. Gabriel Bortoleto will continue with Audi alongside Nico Hülkenberg, while the former Formula 3 champion steps up to Haas.

The situation also leaves Tsolov without the Racing Bulls opportunity that had been discussed during his Formula 2 campaign.

Read the complete breakdown: Racing Bulls settles 2027 F1 seats as two Brazilians prepare for next season: Who’s still unconfirmed?.

Verstappen reveals what would make him quit Formula 1

Max Verstappen insisted that he still considers himself the best driver in Formula 1, despite missing out on the world championship for a second consecutive season.

Asked whether he continued to believe in his own superiority, the four-time champion replied: “I always think so. Otherwise, I’d stop!”

The comment came after a remarkable improvement in Red Bull’s results. Verstappen has scored 116 points across the latest five Grands Prix, more than any other driver, and has moved 17 points ahead of Russell in the battle for second place in the championship.

The Dutchman previously considered retirement because of his dissatisfaction with Formula 1’s technical regulations, but his latest remarks concern the self-belief required to continue competing rather than an immediate plan to leave.

Read the full story: Verstappen says he would quit F1 if one thing changed despite stunning Red Bull comeback.

Leclerc beats Hamilton in three periods but trails Ferrari teammate

Charles Leclerc has outscored Lewis Hamilton in three of the four five-race periods analysed by GRANDE PRÊMIO, yet the seven-time world champion still leads Ferrari’s internal championship battle.

Hamilton has 261 points after 20 Grands Prix, compared with Leclerc’s 249. The difference largely comes from rounds six to ten, when Hamilton scored 87 points against Leclerc’s 51.

Leclerc has since recovered ground, scoring 70 points across the latest five races against Hamilton’s 62. Ferrari’s drivers have also contributed to the team’s recent improvement, with the Italian constructor outscoring Mercedes over the same period.

The figures provide an additional perspective on Ferrari’s decision to maintain equal status between its drivers despite tensions during the Mexican Grand Prix.

Read the analysis: Leclerc outscores Hamilton in three of four F1 periods but still trails Ferrari teammate.

Alpine loses 97% of its points output as Gasly and Colapinto struggle

Alpine’s season has taken a dramatic turn. The French team scored 35 points in the opening five Grands Prix but collected just one across the latest five, a decline of 97.1%.

Pierre Gasly earned the team’s only recent point with tenth place in Austin, while Franco Colapinto failed to score throughout the period.

Alpine has accumulated 69 points after 20 races and remains sixth in the constructors’ championship, but its recent results contrast sharply with the progress made by Racing Bulls, Audi and Red Bull.

The comparison highlights how the competitive order has changed during 2026 and raises questions about Alpine’s preparations for next season.

Read the full analysis: Alpine suffers 97% F1 points collapse as Gasly and Colapinto endure disastrous run.

When is the next F1 race?

Formula 1 returns with the Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled for November 19–21 in local time. The race will begin on Saturday evening in Nevada, corresponding to Sunday, November 22, in the United Kingdom, India and Australia.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has already secured the drivers’ championship, while Mercedes clinched the constructors’ title in São Paulo. The remaining three Grands Prix will determine the final positions in the championship, including the battle for second place.

GRANDE PRÊMIO is following every session of the 2026 Formula 1 championship and preparations for 2027.