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Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton reflects on his Lap 63 spin and explains why he hesitated to pit initially when the rain returned at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP
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Hamilton on his spin and reluctance to pit for intermediates on the same lap as Leclerc at 2026 F1 São Paulo GP

Senjuti Jash07 mins

Ferrari F1 driver Lewis Hamilton opened up about his superb opening lap, the dramatic drop-off his intermediate tyres suffered, the timing of his first pit stop, his battles with teammate Charles Leclerc, his spin when the late rain came, and whether their focus has now shifted to the upcoming campaign following his disappointing ninth-place finish…

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Antonelli “very angry” about missed opportunity to win 2026 F1 São Paulo GP

James O'Connor03 mins

2026 F1 World Champion Kimi Antonelli had a disappointing first race since taking the sport’s ultimate crown as he finished P5 in the São Paulo GP. Nonetheless, Mercedes did more than enough to seal the Constructors’ Championship on Sunday afternoon. Starting P2 on the grid thanks to a five-place penalty for George Russell, the 20-year-old…

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Antonelli on track for the Mercedes F1 team at Qualifying at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP
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Antonelli on tricky Qualifying after finishing P3 ahead of 2026 F1 São Paulo GP

Eeske Lenz05 mins

Kimi Antonelli delivered an impressive performance during a chaotic, rain affected Qualifying session at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP. Due to teammate George Russell’s grid penalty, the young driver was promoted to starting on the front row in P2. Speaking in the press conference after Qualifying, Antonelli reflects on navigating the track conditions, tyre…

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Russell on track for Mercedes at Qualifying at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP.
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Russell frustrated by late Q3 miscommunication at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP

Eeske Lenz08 mins

Despite demonstrating impressive wet-weather pace and securing P7 after applying grid-penalties, George Russell experienced a chaotic Qualifying at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP. A late strategy miscommunication left him frustrated as rain intensified over the circuit. Following a long weather delay and a chaotic Qualifying session, Russell talked in the press conference to break…

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McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position in a rain-delayed qualifying for the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP.
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F1 | 2026 São Paulo GP | Qualifying | Norris claims pole from Russell in rain-delayed session

Ewout Albrecht06 mins

With a wet track and more rain coming in, the form book from free practice was out of the window for qualifying for the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP. The drivers lined up early in pit lane anticipating the incoming shower. Unfortunately, right before the lights turned green the heavens opened. This prompted Aston Martin,…

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Lewis Hamilton for Ferrari on Friday at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP, marking the start to his 400th race start weekend
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F1 drivers on Lewis Hamilton’s impact on the sport as he celebrates 400th race start at 2026 São Paulo GP

Shermaine Wong08 mins

At the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP, Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton will reach yet another milestone in the sport as the seven-time World Champion is set to make his 400th Grand Prix start. The Briton, who first made his debut at the 2007 F1 Australian GP, has now done a total of 20 seasons in the…

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Verstappen driving during FP3 for the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP
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F1 | 2026 São Paulo GP | FP3 | Verstappen quickest as Hamilton and Stroll have car issues

Lucrezia Costa06 mins

The entire 2026 F1 grid returns on track for the final practice session ahead of the São Paulo GP. The first outing of the weekend had seen five rookie drivers replacing more experienced ones, as well as the official debut of Rafael Câmara as Formula 1 driver for Haas. The second practice session had trouble…

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Kimi Antonelli and Bradley Lord reflected on a strong Friday for Mercedes at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP, with Antonelli topping Free Practice 2 but the team expecting a close fight in qualifying.
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Antonelli and Lord encouraged by Mercedes’ pace during practice at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP

Valeria Penachi08 mins

Mercedes ended Friday on top at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP, with Kimi Antonelli leading the way during practice at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace. The newly crowned World Champion finished second in FP1 before topping FP2 with a 1:10.763, finishing 0.253 seconds ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris. Teammate George Russell also demonstrated competitive…

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Toto Wolff reflects on Antonelli's 2026 F1 title triumph, Mercedes' Constructors' ambitions and Russell's difficult season.
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Wolff recalls emotional Antonelli celebrations as Mercedes targets Constructors’ title

Karishma Persad06 mins

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has reflected on the emotions surrounding Kimi Antonelli’s maiden Formula 1 World Championship victory, while also discussing the team’s remaining ambitions and George Russell’s difficult 2026 campaign. Antonelli secured the Drivers’ Championship at the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP, becoming the youngest World Champion in the sport’s history after finishing…

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