F1 News Today: Mercedes disqualification risk revealed as Lewis Hamilton gets title boost

Mercedes face potential disqualification risks due to a qualifying technique benefiting drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, though the team remains one of only two constructors to have won a grand prix in the 2026 season. The F1 title battle is shaping up as a straight fight between Mercedes and Ferrari, whose drivers occupy the top four positions in the standings after nine races. Lewis Hamilton, now at Ferrari, is expected to receive a significant boost from a major upgrade to the SF-26, while McLaren's Oscar Piastri has been linked with a seat swap involving Max Verstappen, claims that both McLaren and Piastri's camp have denied.