Maahika Banerjee

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Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 110th running of Indy 500
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Ryan Hunter-Reay on returning to the Indy 500 with Arrow McLaren

Arrow McLaren IndyCar announced Ryan Hunter-Reay as the team’s fourth car for the 2026 running of the Indianapolis 500 — the 2014 Indy 500 winner will operate the No.31 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet alongside drivers Pato O’Ward, Nolan Siegel, and Christian Lundgaard. Hunter-Reay, who last competed at the Indy 500 in 2025, made an impressive lunge…

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After a tough home weekend, Gabriel Bortoleto showed composure, calling his contact with Lance Stroll on Sunday a racing incident and focusing on lessons learned.
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Bortoleto calls Stroll collision at F1 São Paulo GP “racing incident” after home GP exit

The 2025 F1 SĂŁo Paulo GP took a drastic turn for Brazilian born rookie and Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto, who was set to debut on his home soil as an F1 driver for the first time. Bortoleto finished P5 during the sole practice session of the day and qualified 14th after sprint qualifying; however, he…

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Despite finishing P8, Isack Hadjar was anything but satisfied after the F1 SĂŁo Paulo GP, where he believes his effort wasn't worth 4 points.
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Isack Hadjar calls F1 SĂŁo Paulo GP a “not very good” race despite points finish

Racing Bulls driver and rookie Isack Hadjar concluded the SĂŁo Paulo GP in P8 with his teammate Liam Lawson at P7 by the end of the 71-lap race. While both drivers had a back-to-back points finish at Interlagos, Hadjar was anything but satisfied with his result, quoting it as “a not very good day for…

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Lewis Hamilton paid tribute to his late dog Roscoe during the 2025 Mexico Grand Prix weekend, reflecting on their bond, unconditional love, and how pet ownership taught him empathy and gratitude.
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Lewis Hamilton remembers heartfelt bond with his dog Roscoe at F1 Mexico City GP

During Thursday’s media day at the F1 Mexico City GP, seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton shared an emotional reflection about the impact his late dog, Roscoe, had on his life and what pet ownership has taught him about himself. Roscoe passed away in late September 2025 after battling pneumonia. While in Mexico, many…

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Kyle Kirkwood signs multiyear contract extension with Andretti Global, staying in the No. 27 car for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR season after a career-best 2025 season with three wins.
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Kyle Kirkwood signs multiyear IndyCar deal with Andretti Global

On November 3rd, Andretti Global announced that driver Kyle Kirkwood, who competes with the No. 27 car, will continue with the team for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR season, signing a multiyear contract extension. This announcement follows Kirkwood’s remarkable performance with the team during the 2025 season, where he finished his career-best fourth in the standings…

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Martin Brundle says Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc “100%” deserved penalties for going off at Turn 1 at the F1 Mexico City GP.
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Brundle: Verstappen and Leclerc “100%” should have been penalised for turn 1 cuts at F1 Mexico City GP

The Turn 1 incident at the F1 Mexico City GP sparked a major debate about whether the stewards should have penalized Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen for going wide and regaining their positions, and Martin Brundle has had his say. While the stewards opted for no further action, several drivers, including George Russell and Fernando…

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Yuki Tsunoda believes he delivered one of his best performances for Red Bull at the F1 Mexico City GP, despite losing “easy points”.
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Tsunoda frustrated after losing “easy points” but motivated after strong pace in F1 Mexico City GP

Yuki Tsunoda came into AutĂłdromo Hermanos RodrĂ­guez with a can-do attitude for Sunday’s race at the F1 Mexico City GP, hopeful that a points finish was imminent. However, he left rather frustrated after landing P11 at a race where he believed extracting points from the RB21 would be straightforward. Starting his race from P10, the…

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Russell left frustrated with P7 after controversial Lap 1 at F1 Mexico City GP

George Russell concluded Sunday’s F1 GP in Mexico City feeling frustrated after his race took a rather disappointing turn. Despite finishing P7, he was left upset following an incident at Turn 1 — Verstappen and Leclerc cut the corner while battling for first place. Russell voiced his dismay multiple times over the radio, calling out…

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After a rookie-led FP1 session at the F1 Mexico City GP, the Mercedes duo got back on track for FP2 at the AutĂłdromo Hermanos RodrĂ­guez.
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Antonelli on “best Friday” in ages after successful FP2 session at F1 Mexico City GP

After a rookie-led FP1 session at the F1 Mexico City GP, the Mercedes duo got back on track for FP2 at the AutĂłdromo Hermanos RodrĂ­guez. For Kimi Antonelli, it was one of his best Fridays as he topped the timesheets during both sessions. Ultimately he ended up in P2 and P3, respectively, just 0.174 seconds…

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George Russell reflects on a frustrating P6 at the 2025 F1 US GP and the growing pressure in Mercedes’ fight with Ferrari.
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Russell left wanting more racing after F1 US GP: “It’s just so processional”

After a challenging F1 US GP, George Russell spoke to Sky Sports about his experience in Austin, where he finished in sixth place despite demonstrating strong pace earlier in the weekend. One highlight was when he attempted to overtake Max Verstappen for the race lead during the sprint; Russell made a bold move, diving down…

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