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Andrea Stella reflects on lessons from 2007 at the F1 São Paulo GP, stressing the importance of team unity between Norris and Piastri.

“Make sure the winner drives a papaya car”: Stella sets clear rules for McLaren title fight at the F1 São Paulo GP

Shania Wallage2 hours ago2 hours ago04 mins mins

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella offered rare insight into the pressures, lessons, and motivations shaping the team’s title fight, speaking during Friday’s press conference at the F1 São Paulo Grand Prix (GP). Stella began by acknowledging the unique challenges the Interlagos circuit presents, unpredictable weather, dramatic racing, and the constant demand for adaptability. “The challenge…

errari endured a disappointing Sprint Qualifying session at the F1 São Paulo GP, with both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc facing significant challenges around the Interlagos circuit.

Ferrari struggle at F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying as Hamilton and Leclerc face setbacks

Chiara Martin2 hours ago2 hours ago04 mins mins

Ferrari endured a disappointing Sprint Qualifying session at the F1 São Paulo GP, with both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc facing significant challenges around the Interlagos circuit. Ferrari’s struggles were evident from the early stages of qualifying, as both drivers grappled with pace issues that left them well outside contention for pole position. Hamilton’s session…

John Bennett, GB3 testing of 2026 car, Circuito de Navarra, 2025

Bennett praises power and durability as 2026 GB3 prototype impresses at Navarra

Karishma Persad4 hours ago4 hours ago05 mins mins

Testing of MotorSport Vision’s interim technical upgrade package for the 2026 GB3 Championship continued at Circuito de Navarra last week, marking another major milestone in the car’s development programme. With Formula 2 driver John Bennett back behind the wheel, the three-day test focused on the durability of the new 2.4-litre Mountune engine — and by…

Max Verstappen laments grip Issues after qualifying P6 as Yuki Tsunoda exits in SQ1 amid troubled session for Red Bull in F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying

Verstappen voices frustration after troubled F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying for Red Bull

Magdalena Put4 hours ago4 hours ago03 mins mins

Red Bull endured a bruising Friday afternoon at Interlagos as Max Verstappen qualified just sixth for Saturday’s F1 São Paulo Sprint, grappling with persistent handling issues, while Yuki Tsunoda suffered an early exit. After a strong run of form post-summer break, Verstappen’s charge has seemingly stalled. McLaren set the pace early on with a dominant…

Mercedes show strong pace during Sprint Qualifying at the F1 Sao Paulo GP, with Kimi Antonelli starting on the front row in Brazil and George Russell starting P4.

Antonelli explains strong front row as Mercedes show pace during F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying

Disha Rawal5 hours ago5 hours ago03 mins mins

Mercedes showed strong pace in Sprint Qualifying at the F1 São Paulo GP, with Kimi Antonelli qualifying P2 and George Russell qualifying P4. In a traffic-filled session, Mercedes capitalized amidst the chaos. Lando Norris took pole position with a strong lap. Shockingly, Antonelli secured a front-row start ahead of Oscar Piastri and Russell. The Italian…

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07: Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes on track during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 07, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images)

Alonso encouraged by “good boost” as Aston Martin finds Sprint Qualifying form at F1 São Paulo GP

Karishma Persad5 hours ago5 hours ago04 mins mins

Aston Martin F1 began the 2025 Formula 1 São Paulo GP weekend in encouraging fashion, as both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll qualified inside the top 10 for Saturday’s Sprint race at Interlagos. After a difficult weekend in Mexico, the team showed renewed pace and balance in Brazil. Alonso showed strong form by finishing fourth…

Lando Norris' F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying delivered him pole position for Saturday's race.

Norris happy to be P1 in F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying but admits stuff to work on

Valeria Penachi5 hours ago5 hours ago03 mins mins

Lando Norris’ F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying delivered him pole position for Saturday’s race. The McLaren driver topped the timesheets with a 1:09.243 lap time. He finished just slightly ahead of teammate and championship rival, Oscar Piastri. Kimi Antonelli split them. Difficult track conditions challenge Norris Despite claiming pole position during the São Paulo…

McLaren Driver Oscar Piastri in F1 Sao Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying.

Piastri “pretty happy” with P3 in F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying after recent struggles

Rebecca Malitz5 hours ago5 hours ago03 mins mins

F1 title contender Oscar Piastri was ‘pretty happy’ with his P3 in the Sprint Qualifying for the São Paulo GP. After a recent run of challenging races, Piastri lost the lead in the F1 Drivers’ Championship to teammate Lando Norris. For the São Paulo GP, the young Australian appeared to have regained some form, showing…

McLaren's Lando Norris around Interlagos after taking a dominant pole at the F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying

F1 | Sprint Qualifying | São Paulo GP | Norris takes pole after dominant SQ3 laps around Interlagos

Ana-Maria Andronic7 hours ago7 hours ago05 mins mins

Bringing another Sprint Race weekend to the calendar, the F1 São Paulo GP welcomed the fifth Sprint Qualifying session of the 2025 season. Lando Norris took home another pole in qualifying, holding off Oscar Piastri, his title rival. After a sole FP1, which saw the Brit narrowly ahead of the Aussie, teams will have to…

Emerson Fittipaldi Jr., on making the step up to Formula 2 with AIX Racing in 2026

Fittipaldi Jr. discusses adapting to Formula 2 with AIX Racing ahead of the 2026 season

Doris Ivandic10 hours ago16 hours ago03 mins mins

18 year-old Emerson Fittipaldi Jr. will make the step up to Formula 2 next year with AIX Racing. Looking ahead to the 2026 season, he shared his excitement, saying: “I’m happy to be stepping up to Formula 2. It’s a great opportunity. Having been confirmed so early helps because you know your seat is secure…