Formula 1 news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Formula 1 on Friday, October 16, 2026: US Grand Prix begins this weekend in Austin. Also: George Russell faces potential engine penalty ahead of Las Vegas later this season.

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US Grand Prix begins this weekend in Austin with practice, qualifying and race.Sky Sports · Oct 16, 4:10 PM

George Russell faces potential engine penalty ahead of Las Vegas later this season.Yahoo Sports · Oct 16, 6:28 PM
F1 supplier facing patent lawsuit ahead of US Grand Prix weekend.Bloomberg Law News · Oct 16, 4:55 PM
Liam Lawson to perform live music set before US Grand Prix weekend begins.Motorsport.com · Oct 16, 3:11 PM
McLaren team principal Brown says Piastri is back to peak performance level.Formula 1 · Oct 16, 2:00 PM

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