Formula 1 - Motorsport

Leclerc calls early pit stop decision “a mistake”, labels the SF-24 “extremely difficult to drive” after P5 finish at F1 Brazil GP

Senjuti Jash6 months ago012 mins

Ferrari’s championship aspirations appeared to take a big hit after Carlos Sainz crashed out in the second segment of qualifying and during the race at Interlagos. However, despite having a car that was tricky to manage, Charles Leclerc managed to finish ahead of both McLarens at the dramatic rain-affected São Paulo Grand Prix. Starting from…

Norris on “unlucky” F1 Brazil GP: “I made a couple of mistakes which I own up to and which cost me a couple of positions in the end”

David Coath6 months ago6 months ago012 mins

A Max Verstappen masterclass saw the Dutchman come from P17 through to P1 on a historic day in Brazil. The Red Bull Racing drivers’ feat means that he now holds the record for wins from the most different number of grid positions. That tally now stands at 10 positions – having beaten Fernando Alonso’s record…

Pre-race shenanigans penalised with fines and reprimands, Sainz also reprimanded after crash

Ewout Albrecht6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

The start of today’s São Paulo Grand Prix was marred with several incidents before the lights even went out. Because Lance Stroll spun and beached his car in the turn 4 gravel during the formation lap, the initial start was aborted. However, several drivers including Lando Norris, George Russell and both RB drivers did set…

“Never give up” — Gasly on Alpine finishing P2 and P3 in F1 Brazil GP

Rebecca Malitz6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

Alpine’s finishing in the podium positions, with both cars, was one of the biggest surprises this season. After a difficult and disrupted qialifying earlier today, Pierre Gasly started the race from P13 on the grid and managed to make up 10 positions to finish the race in third behind teammate Estaban Ocon. He gained 4…

Stella says “we would be commenting another race here” without red flag in F1 Brazil GP

Ewout Albrecht6 months ago08 mins

Following a tremendous achievement during qualifying, McLaren’s race was a little less fortunate. After Lando Norris narrowly escaped going out in Q1 in the morning he grabbed pole position in a dominant fashion, but was already at the start demoted to second by a better getaway from George Russell. Overtaking the Mercedes proved impossible due…

Verstappen reflects on going from “almost trying to destroy the garage” after Q2 exit to winning F1 Brazil GP from P17

Nicolas Lopes6 months ago6 months ago010 mins

Max Verstappen managed to make an incredible comeback after a disappointing qualifying for the São Paulo GP saw the championship leader take no further part after Q2 after bad luck with the timing of a red flag left him down in 12th place, which would become 17th on the grid after his penalty for using…

Horner: Verstappen’s wet weather “masterclass” win from P17 in Interlagos “marks him out” with F1 greats

Nicolas Lopes6 months ago6 months ago08 mins

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner was full of praise for Max Verstappen after the Dutchman seized his way through the field at the 2024 São Paulo GP to win a race which he started from 17th place after an ill-timed red flag in the postponed qualifying session left him out of Q3. With his…

Ocon says “I felt at ease” in wet conditions on his way to superb P2 in F1 Brazil GP

Ryan McGahey6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

An ecstatic Esteban Ocon shares his emotions as he nabs P2 for struggling Alpine in a tricky, rain-soaked Brazil Grand Prix. Following an inspiring P2 finish for Esteban Ocon ahead of his Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly, the Frenchman shared his joy at the shock finish for the struggling French marque. Amidst the chaos brought about…

F1 | Brazil GP | Race | Verstappen storms through the field from P17 to take long-awaited victory

Avery McClure6 months ago6 months ago012 mins

A rainy, early morning Qualifying session led to a mixed up starting grid for the Brazil GP. Lando Norris started on Pole. Lined up next to him was George Russell, with Yuki Tsunoda and Esteban Ocon in P3 and P4 behind them. Max Verstappen started the race in P17 after taking a 5-place grid penalty….

Russell reflects on “a great session” in F1 Brazil GP qualifying as he starts P2

Shermaine Wong6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

It was a wet and chaotic qualifying session this morning at Autódromo José Carlos Pace. Torrential rain on Saturday afternoon led to Qualifying being postponed to the following morning. The rare Sunday qualifying was hectic with a total of 5 cars crashing out during its run. Both Williams, Astons Martins as well as Ferrari’s Carlos…