Formula 1 news on Monday, October 19, 2026

In Formula 1 on Monday, October 19, 2026: US Grand Prix week begins; McLaren sells historic F1 cars. Also: Red Bull must close gap to McLaren at this weekend's United States Grand Prix; Max Verstappen begins work with new Red Bull F1 race engineer.

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Headlines

Red Bull must close gap to McLaren at this weekend's United States Grand Prix.Motorsport.com · Oct 19, 9:15 AM

Max Verstappen begins work with new Red Bull F1 race engineer.RacingNews365 · Oct 19, 5:25 AM
McLaren selling five historic F1 cars including one tested by Brad Pitt.grandprix247 · Oct 19, 7:40 AM
Zak Brown sets McLaren targets after delivering verdict on 2026 season.RacingNews365 · Oct 19, 8:10 AM
Williams announces 50th anniversary celebrations and FW50 car for 2027 season.grandprix247 · Oct 19, 6:54 AM
Lewis Hamilton questions Ferrari's pit strategy decisions from Singapore race.GPblog · Oct 19, 5:03 AM

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