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The F1 São Paulo GP delivered a mixed weekend for McLaren Racing and Team Principal Andrea Stella, with contrasting fortunes for their two drivers. Lando Norris continued his dominant form as he crossed the line to take his seventh win of the season, while Oscar Piastri endured a tougher weekend, finishing 5th after receiving a…
After a disastrous Qualifying that saw Max Verstappen eliminated in Q1, few could have imagined that the reigning world champion would end Sunday’s 2025 F1 São Paulo GP on the podium without a miracle. Yet, from the pitlane to P3, Verstappen produced a relentless and tactical recovery drive that showcased both his composure and Red…
Lando Norris continued his winning streak in spectacular fashion at the 2025 F1 São Paulo GP, where the McLaren driver delivered a masterclass in pace, control, and composure. The victory marked another high point in what has been a breakthrough season for the 25-year-old Briton, who now finds himself not only fighting for wins but…
Kimi Antonelli secured his best F1 result to date with a hard-fought second place at the São Paulo GP, holding off a charging Max Verstappen in a tense finale at Interlagos. The young Italian driver delivered a composed performance under immense pressure, managing to keep the four-time world champion at bay in the closing laps…
Oscar Piastri turned a messy F1 São Paulo GP into a quiet recovery. On lap five he dived inside Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc, locked up, and caused the contact that broke Leclerc’s suspension. After serving a 10-second time penalty, he found rhythm again, running close behind teammate Lando Norris. McLaren switched him to soft…
Charles Leclerc’s F1 São Paulo GP ended in devastating fashion on lap 5 following a collision at turn 1. The Ferrari driver became collateral damage in an incident between Oscar Piastri and Kimi Antonelli. Leclerc’s suspension broke after contact, forcing an early retirement. The incident unfolded as the race restarted after an earlier incident involving…
After yesterday’s shock exit in Q1, it was no surprise Max Verstappen was to start the São Paulo GP from the pitlane. Joining him was the driver who took him out of the lead in 2018, Esteban Ocon. With the weather changing by the minute, the expected dry race was far from guaranteed at the…
Saturday has been a very positive day for Alpine’s Pierre Gasly ahead of the F1 São Paulo GP. The day had started out with a strong drive in the Interlagos Sprint Race, with Gasly scoring his first point since Spa with a positive run at the damp track. A strong Saturday It definitely won’t be…
Lewis Hamilton has “been trying it all year” to perform with Ferrari, especially after F1 São Paulo GP Q2 exit. With his first year in Ferrari closing in, Lewis Hamilton has been struggling to extract the performance he wants. During the F1 São Paulo GP qualifying, the Briton was not able to improve higher than…
The 2025 F1 São Paulo GP weekend brought both progress and frustration for Sauber’s Nico Hülkenberg. The German driver, who has been central to the team’s development during the 2025 Formula 1 season, faced a turbulent few days at Interlagos. A costly Sprint Race incident on Saturday forced urgent repairs, leaving the mechanics with a…
