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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08: Fifth placed qualifier Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 08, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202511081002 // Usage for editorial use only //
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Hadjar targets top 6 finish on Sunday after P5 in Qualifying at the 2025 F1 São Paulo GP

Karishma Persad03 mins

VCARB’s Isack Hadjar continued his impressive run of form by qualifying fifth for the 2025 F1 São Paulo GP. The Interlagos circuit, with its undulating layout and unpredictable conditions, tested drivers’ adaptability throughout the day. For Hadjar, it was another opportunity to show his growing maturity and technical skill. After stepping out of the car,…

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MoneyGram Haas F1 Team's Oliver Bearman, Saturday at the 2025 F1 São Paulo GP.
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Bearman masters early 2025 F1 São Paulo GP Qualifying pace but Q3 hurdles keep him at P8

Karishma Persad05 mins

Oliver Bearman continued to demonstrate his steady progression in Formula 1 with a strong Qualifying performance that places him eighth on the grid for Sunday’s race at the 2025 F1 São Paulo GP. The Haas driver impressed early in the session, setting the third-fastest time in Q1 and following it up with second in Q2,…

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Leclerc’s P3 at F1 São Paulo GP after knife-edge qualifying highlights Ferrari’s margins, solid momentum as he chases first win, podium.
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Leclerc pleased with Q3 in Qualifying on “a difficult weekend” at the 2025 F1 São Paulo GP

Viveka Sainani05 mins

Charles Leclerc is still chasing his first win of the season, but a P3 in Qualifying has boosted optimism for the F1 São Paulo GP. Ferrari sits third in the constructors’ standings, thanks largely to Leclerc’s form, while his teammate Lewis Hamilton continues to search for a podium with only four races remaining. After finishing…

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A disastrous qualifying for the Sao Paulo GP saw both Red Bull drivers eliminated in Q1.
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Mekies defends set-up decision after disastrous Red Bull qualifying for F1 São Paulo GP

Jenny Garnett03 mins

Following a disastrous qualifying for the São Paulo GP in which both Red Bull drivers were eliminated in Q1, Laurent Mekies explained the team’s thought process that influenced the result.  While Yuki Tsunoda has struggled with his qualifying pace throughout the season, Max Verstappen’s Q1 elimination was a huge shock. The Dutch driver has only…

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Norris competing in qualifying for the F1 São Paulo Gp
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Norris a “pretty happy” polesitter for the F1 São Paulo GP

Lucrezia Costa04 mins

Championship leader Lando Norris will have a great opportunity to extend his gap on teammate Oscar Piastri in tomorrow’s F1 São Paulo GP by starting from the top spot. After comfortably leading the way in the Sprint Race, Norris commanding set the fastest time in all three Qualifying segments at the Brazilian track, with a…

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Oscar Piastri during the F1 São Paulo Gp
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Piastri not confident after Qualifying for F1 São Paulo GP: “Things are not flowing that easily”

Lucrezia Costa04 mins

Former championship leader Oscar Piastri’s F1 São Paulo GP struggles continue. Following his very short stint in the Sprint Race, cut short by his Turn 3 spin during Lap 3, the McLaren driver recovered up to a second row start. While he had had a moment in the early stages of Q1, Piastri went on…

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Verstappen's São Paulo GP Qualifying ends in P16 disaster as Red Bull struggles with unexplained grip issues, ending his championship hopes.
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“I can forget about that”: Verstappen on championship dreams after Qualifying 1 exit at F1 São Paulo GP

Valeria Penachi04 mins

Max Verstappen suffered a devastating blow during the 2025 F1 São Paulo GP Qualifying session. The Dutchman could only manage P16 after losing control at turn 9 with a massive snap of oversteer on one of his laps. This result marks one of his worst qualifying performances at a crucial moment for the championship. Despite…

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Grand Prix qualifying for Round 21 of the 2025 F1 championship at the São Paulo GP is completed, view the full report and results here.
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F1 | Qualifying | São Paulo GP | Norris strikes late to take pole; Verstappen out in Q1

James O'Connor04 mins

Grand Prix qualifying for Round 21 of the 2025 F1 championship is completed, view the full report and results from the São Paulo GP session here. Lando Norris won the Sprint earlier in the day as Oscar Piastri and multiple other drivers found the hedge in it. Q1 Ollie Bearman logged the first time of…

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After finishing P3 in the F1 São Paulo GP Sprint, George Russell feels "good" with the car for the main race on Sunday.
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Russell feels “good” for Sunday after solid P3 in F1 São Paulo GP Sprint

Esha Bajwa02 mins

After finishing P3 in the F1 São Paulo GP Sprint, George Russell feels “good” for the main race on Sunday. The two-time race winner in 2025 was able to improve on his P4 sprint start to celebrate a double Mercedes podium. Teammate Kimi Antonelli finished in second after fighting for the win, with the Briton…

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