F1 Today: Câmara Could Race in Las Vegas, Imola Back on the Schedule

November 14, 2026

Friday the 13th of Formula 1 was marked by news about Rafael Câmara’s future, the possibility of Imola rejoining the calendar, and new developments in Ferrari’s internal situation. Oscar Piastri explained his difficulties at McLaren, while Lando Norris and Max Verstappen showed concern about the tires for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. In Brazil, Interlagos once again recorded historic numbers, this time due to the event’s economic impact.

Among the Brazilians, Rafael Câmara is in a decisive situation for his career. After making his debut with Haas at the Brazilian Grand Prix, the Pernambuco-born driver could also compete in the Las Vegas round, although his participation still depends on confirmation. At the same time, he leads Formula 2 with 207 points, only seven ahead of Nikola Tsolov, and is seeking his third consecutive title across different categories. Since F2 will not race in Las Vegas, there is a possibility to balance one more experience in F1 with the championship chase in the upcoming rounds.

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O calendário de 2027 também ganhou destaque. Imola voltou a ser mencionada como possível substituta para o GP da Arábia Saudita, caso o conflito no Oriente Médio comprometa a segurança da etapa de Jeddah. Apesar do interesse das autoridades italianas em recuperar a corrida, nenhuma mudança foi confirmada. Na Ferrari, Charles Leclerc reconheceu que a repercussão de sua discussão com Lewis Hamilton após o GP do México foi longe demais, enquanto novas avaliações reacenderam o debate sobre a relação entre os dois pilotos.

Na McLaren, Oscar Piastri admitiu que encontra dificuldades para extrair todo o potencial do MCL40, afirmando que o carro exige uma pilotagem constantemente no limite. O australiano não sobe ao pódio há 17 corridas, enquanto Norris já conquistou três vitórias na temporada. Pensando em Las Vegas, o britânico alertou para os riscos de não conseguir aquecer adequadamente os pneus nas baixas temperaturas, preocupação também compartilhada por Verstappen na Red Bull.

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 06: Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL40 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 06, 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)

A Mercedes também esteve entre os assuntos do dia. Mesmo depois de conquistar os títulos de Pilotos e Construtores de 2026, Toto Wolff descartou a possibilidade de iniciar uma nova sequência de domínio absoluto, avaliando que a Fórmula 1 caminha para um período de maior equilíbrio. Na Aston Martin, Martin Brundle apontou uma crise de confiabilidade na parceria com a Honda, enquanto Adrian Newey defendeu que as duas empresas concentrem esforços no futuro.

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Fora das pistas, a study by the Getulio Vargas Foundation revealed that the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix generated a record economic impact of R$ 2.63 billion, a real growth of 11.9% compared to the previous year. The event was also responsible for 28,122 jobs and R$ 377.1 million in taxes, underscoring Interlagos’ importance to the Brazilian economy.

Jake Thompson

Jake Thompson

I'm Jake Thompson, a motorsport journalist born and raised in North Carolina, where NASCAR weekends were basically family holidays. I’ve been covering everything from Formula 1 to rally raids for over a decade, blending sharp analysis with a fan’s heart. For me, writing about racing isn’t just a job — it’s the best seat in the house.