Formula 1 24-Hour Briefing
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Last updated: October 13, 2026, 5:30 AM ET
Verstappen and Leclerc
Leclerc's strong start gave him a real opening on Verstappen, yet the chance slipped away and the move never materialised. Red Bull carries a hidden advantage into 2027, with Verstappen sitting just 0.196 seconds clear of the field after two wins in the last three races.