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Lando Norris on track for McLaren at the 2025 F1 São Paulo GP in Interlagos

F1 | Sprint Race | São Paulo GP | Norris takes commanding victory as Piastri crashes out

Ryan McGahey60 minutes ago60 minutes ago04 mins mins

McLaren’s Lando Norris claims F1 Sprint victory for the São Paulo GP in commanding fashion as Oscar Piastri ended his morning in the barriers. McLaren’s Lando Norris lined up on pole alongside Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli at the sharp end of the Interlagos grid. His McLaren teammate, and championship competitor Oscar Piatri started behind him in…

French racer Enzo Deligny joins PREMA Racing for the 2026 FIA F3 season, confident in the team’s success and his own growth.

Deligny prepares for 2026 F3 challenge with PREMA: “I believe we can do a good job”

Karishma Persad8 hours ago3 days ago05 mins mins

French driver Enzo Deligny is preparing for the next major step in his motorsport journey as he graduates to the FIA F3 Championship with PREMA Racing for the 2026 season. The move follows an impressive campaign in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA), where the 17-year-old demonstrated consistency, pace, and maturity, fighting for…

Chloe Chambers of United States and Campos Racing (14) prepares to drive during F1 Academy Round 6, race 2 at Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 05, 2025 in Singapore

Chambers looking to end F1 Academy journey on a high after disappointing weekend in Singapore

Shermaine Wong8 hours ago14 hours ago06 mins mins

After narrowly missing out on a top-five finish in the 2024 F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship, Chole Chambers came into the 2025 F1 Academy season with more motivation and drive for the championship title. The Red Bull Ford driver has experienced some significant highs this season with six podiums, including a victory in Montreal Race 3….

Andrea Stella reflects on lessons from 2007 at the F1 São Paulo GP, stressing the importance of team unity between Norris and Piastri.

“Make sure the winner drives a papaya car”: Stella sets clear rules for McLaren title fight at the F1 São Paulo GP

Shania Wallage15 hours ago15 hours ago04 mins mins

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella offered rare insight into the pressures, lessons, and motivations shaping the team’s title fight, speaking during Friday’s press conference at the F1 São Paulo Grand Prix (GP). Stella began by acknowledging the unique challenges the Interlagos circuit presents, unpredictable weather, dramatic racing, and the constant demand for adaptability. “The challenge…

errari endured a disappointing Sprint Qualifying session at the F1 São Paulo GP, with both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc facing significant challenges around the Interlagos circuit.

Ferrari struggle at F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying as Hamilton and Leclerc face setbacks

Chiara Martin16 hours ago16 hours ago04 mins mins

Ferrari endured a disappointing Sprint Qualifying session at the F1 São Paulo GP, with both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc facing significant challenges around the Interlagos circuit. Ferrari’s struggles were evident from the early stages of qualifying, as both drivers grappled with pace issues that left them well outside contention for pole position. Hamilton’s session…

John Bennett, GB3 testing of 2026 car, Circuito de Navarra, 2025

Bennett praises power and durability as 2026 GB3 prototype impresses at Navarra

Karishma Persad17 hours ago17 hours ago05 mins mins

Testing of MotorSport Vision’s interim technical upgrade package for the 2026 GB3 Championship continued at Circuito de Navarra last week, marking another major milestone in the car’s development programme. With Formula 2 driver John Bennett back behind the wheel, the three-day test focused on the durability of the new 2.4-litre Mountune engine — and by…

Max Verstappen laments grip Issues after qualifying P6 as Yuki Tsunoda exits in SQ1 amid troubled session for Red Bull in F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying

Verstappen voices frustration after troubled F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying for Red Bull

Magdalena Put18 hours ago18 hours ago03 mins mins

Red Bull endured a bruising Friday afternoon at Interlagos as Max Verstappen qualified just sixth for Saturday’s F1 São Paulo Sprint, grappling with persistent handling issues, while Yuki Tsunoda suffered an early exit. After a strong run of form post-summer break, Verstappen’s charge has seemingly stalled. McLaren set the pace early on with a dominant…

Mercedes show strong pace during Sprint Qualifying at the F1 Sao Paulo GP, with Kimi Antonelli starting on the front row in Brazil and George Russell starting P4.

Antonelli explains strong front row as Mercedes show pace during F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying

Disha Rawal19 hours ago19 hours ago03 mins mins

Mercedes showed strong pace in Sprint Qualifying at the F1 São Paulo GP, with Kimi Antonelli qualifying P2 and George Russell qualifying P4. In a traffic-filled session, Mercedes capitalized amidst the chaos. Lando Norris took pole position with a strong lap. Shockingly, Antonelli secured a front-row start ahead of Oscar Piastri and Russell. The Italian…

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07: Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes on track during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 07, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images)

Alonso encouraged by “good boost” as Aston Martin finds Sprint Qualifying form at F1 São Paulo GP

Karishma Persad19 hours ago19 hours ago04 mins mins

Aston Martin F1 began the 2025 Formula 1 São Paulo GP weekend in encouraging fashion, as both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll qualified inside the top 10 for Saturday’s Sprint race at Interlagos. After a difficult weekend in Mexico, the team showed renewed pace and balance in Brazil. Alonso showed strong form by finishing fourth…

Lando Norris' F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying delivered him pole position for Saturday's race.

Norris happy to be P1 in F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying but admits stuff to work on

Valeria Penachi19 hours ago19 hours ago03 mins mins

Lando Norris’ F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying delivered him pole position for Saturday’s race. The McLaren driver topped the timesheets with a 1:09.243 lap time. He finished just slightly ahead of teammate and championship rival, Oscar Piastri. Kimi Antonelli split them. Difficult track conditions challenge Norris Despite claiming pole position during the São Paulo…