Del Grosso discusses managing pressure, sacrifice, and focus, offering insight into the realities of life in modern junior motorsport.

Racing up the ladder | “I want to reach the absolute max that I can” — Del Grosso on identity, ambitions and legacy in motorsport

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Emmilio Valentino Del Grosso offered a thoughtful and introspective perspective on the deeper ambitions shaping his motorsport journey as he aims to build his own legacy within the sport. While his career continues to develop on track through the junior ranks, his reflections reveal a driver equally focused…

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Pedro Lima discusses Brazil’s motorsport legacy, Senna’s influence and the sacrifices behind his move to Europe to pursue motorsport.
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Racing up the ladder | Pedro Lima reflects on Brazil’s motorsport legacy and the sacrifices behind his journey

Brazil has long held a powerful presence in global motorsport. From Formula 1 world champions to endurance racing stars, the country has produced drivers who shaped the history of international racing. For young talents, like Pedro Lima, entering the European single-seater ladder, Brazil’s motorsport legacy creates both inspiration and responsibility. Pedro Lima now finds himself…

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Michael Schumacher driving a Benetton-Ford in the wet on his way to a first Formula 1 victory at the 1992 F1 Belgian Grand Prix.
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How Michael Schumacher claimed his first F1 victory: The story of the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix

The 1992 Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps was Round 12 of the 1992 Formula 1 season. This race became central to F1 history as it saw seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher claim his maiden F1 victory. Schumacher, driving a Benetton-Ford, beat legendary drivers such as Ayrton Senna and already crowned 1992 world…

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Exclusive: Steve Hallam reflects on his time as F1 race engineer for Ayrton Senna at Lotus
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Exclusive: Steve Hallam reflects on his time as F1 race engineer for Ayrton Senna at Lotus

Pit Debrief had a chance to talk with longtime Formula 1 race engineer Steve Hallam, whose tenure included three years as Ayrton Senna’s race engineer at Lotus. From Hallam’s first glimpse, at a tyre test in 1982, it was clear that Senna was going to make a name for himself. Hallam watches Senna from afar…

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“Whether it’s fair or not is another conversation, but it’s guaranteed hard racing” — Gasly on fighting Verstappen in F1

Max Verstappen is on the brink of his fourth World Drivers’ Championship, besting the great Ayrton Senna, who “only” managed three before his life was tragically cut short in 1994. Following Verstappen’s dominant performance in São Paulo, Senna’s hometown, once again comparisons with the legendary Brazilian were made. Verstappen’s former Red Bull F1 team mate…

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“I wanted always to be a bit like him” — Bortoleto on F1 World Champion Verstappen

Gabriel Bortoleto will be joining the 2025 grid alongside his new teammate, Nico Hulkenburg in Sauber. He is the third confirmed rookie on the grid as he joins the line-up that currently consists of Jack Doohan and Kimi Antonelli. They have secured their 2025 seats with Sauber, Alpine and Mercedes respectively. Championship leader Bortoleto joined…

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