F1 Q&A: Russell, FIA presidency, F1 TV coverage and Singapore's 2026 sprint race

The final quarter of the 2026 Formula 1 season begins with this weekend's United States Grand Prix.

There are extra points on offer in Austin with the grand prix being a sprint event, so there is the potential for a significant shift in the drivers' championship battle between McLaren team-mates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the race at the Circuit of the Americas.

Is the presidency of motorsport governing body the FIA (and future nominations) a 'closed shop' ? - Mike

It's not meant to be, but it certainly seems to be the case in the run-up to this year's elections in December.

F1 Q&A: Russell, FIA presidency, F1 TV coverage and Singapore's 2026 sprint race

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