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Lawson on switch to one-stop and tense late battles at F1 São Paulo GP
Liam Lawson secured a brilliant P7 in the F1 São Paulo GP as the New Zealander pulled off a remarkable 52-lap stint on mediums. The race had started well for the Racing Bulls driver. He got past George Russell at the start. Charles Leclerc’s demise saw him run as high as P5 at that stage….
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Ferrari president John Elkann criticises Hamilton and Leclerc after disappointing F1 São Paulo GP
Speaking to Sky Italia at an event in Milan, Ferrari President John Elkann dished harsh criticism towards Ferrari’s F1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. The criticism comes after a disastrous São Paulo GP for the F1 team, which saw Ferrari drop to fourth in the Constructors’ Championship after both drivers retired from the main…
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McLaren signs Matteo De Palo to their Driver Development Programme
McLaren Racing have confirmed 18 year-old Matteo De Palo as their newest addition to the Driver Development Programme ahead of the 2026 Formula 3 season. After an extremely competitive 2025 season, the Italian became vice-champion in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). However, set to race with Trident in F3 next year, De…
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Exclusive: Precision under pressure: How Rafael Villagómez prepares his body and mind for F2
In Formula 2, performance depends on far more than just driving skill. Every race weekend demands an extraordinary balance of physical endurance, technical precision, and mental resilience. Drivers must prepare their bodies to endure extreme temperatures, sustained G-forces, and long stints in the cockpit—all while maintaining laser-sharp focus under immense pressure. Mexican F2 driver Rafael…
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Lewis Hamilton on his “disaster” race and attempts to “remain positive” after DNF at F1 São Paulo GP
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has opened up about his opening lap incidents, the potential of the SF-25, the upcoming race in Las Vegas, and his expectations for 2026 following his disappointing retirement from the F1 São Paulo GP on Sunday. The seven-time world champion had failed to make it to the final segment of qualifying, leaving…
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Stella deems Piastri’s penalty “harsh” but remains optimistic after signs of improvement at F1 São Paulo GP
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…
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Sébastien Philippe claims F3’s ART Grand Prix team has work to do for 2026
ART Grand Prix’s 2025 F3 season had many highs and lows, but overall, was not the season that Team Principal Sébastien Philippe was aiming for. The team ultimately ended the season in P4 in the Team’s Standings, with 152 points. High expectations that weren’t quite met Philippe described the season as “a bit difficult”. He…
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“To be on the podium from the pit lane, I didn’t expect that at all” — Verstappen on his P3 finish at the 2025 F1 São Paulo GP
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…
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“A perfect, perfect weekend” for Norris as he seals victory at the 2025 F1 São Paulo GP
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…
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“I was lucky to come away”: Antonelli overcomes early chaos at F1 São Paulo GP for superb P2
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…