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Wolff reflects on Mercedes’ difficult road back to the top of F1 after securing the 2026 Constructors’ Championship in Brazil.
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Wolff reflects on Mercedes’ difficult road back to F1 Constructors’ Championship glory after sealing it at 2026 São Paulo GP

Shania Wallage07 mins

Toto Wolff has reflected on Mercedes’ journey back to the top of Formula 1 after the team secured the Constructors’ Championship at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP, admitting the difficult years following their dominant championship run played an important role in shaping their return to success. After establishing themselves as the benchmark of the…

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Andrea Stella reflects on McLaren pitting the drivers for softs twice and why Lando Norris comfortably won the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP
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Stella discusses McLaren’s call to pit for a second set of softs and the secret behind Norris’s stellar pace at 2026 F1 São Paulo GP

Senjuti Jash08 mins

McLaren F1 Team Principal Andrea Stella shared his thoughts on the threat posed by Max Verstappen, the pace of Lando Norris on intermediate and soft tyres, their pit stop strategy, and what set the MCL40 apart from the rest of the field following their haul of 33 points at the 2026 São Paulo GP on…

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Russell on track for Mercedes at Qualifying at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP.
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Russell frustrated by late Q3 miscommunication at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP

Eeske Lenz08 mins

Despite demonstrating impressive wet-weather pace and securing P7 after applying grid-penalties, George Russell experienced a chaotic Qualifying at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP. A late strategy miscommunication left him frustrated as rain intensified over the circuit. Following a long weather delay and a chaotic Qualifying session, Russell talked in the press conference to break…

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McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position in a rain-delayed qualifying for the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP.
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F1 | 2026 São Paulo GP | Qualifying | Norris claims pole from Russell in rain-delayed session

Ewout Albrecht06 mins

With a wet track and more rain coming in, the form book from free practice was out of the window for qualifying for the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP. The drivers lined up early in pit lane anticipating the incoming shower. Unfortunately, right before the lights turned green the heavens opened. This prompted Aston Martin,…

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Lewis Hamilton for Ferrari on Friday at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP, marking the start to his 400th race start weekend
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F1 drivers on Lewis Hamilton’s impact on the sport as he celebrates 400th race start at 2026 São Paulo GP

Shermaine Wong08 mins

At the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP, Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton will reach yet another milestone in the sport as the seven-time World Champion is set to make his 400th Grand Prix start. The Briton, who first made his debut at the 2007 F1 Australian GP, has now done a total of 20 seasons in the…

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Toto Wolff reflects on Antonelli's 2026 F1 title triumph, Mercedes' Constructors' ambitions and Russell's difficult season.
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Wolff recalls emotional Antonelli celebrations as Mercedes targets Constructors’ title

Karishma Persad06 mins

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has reflected on the emotions surrounding Kimi Antonelli’s maiden Formula 1 World Championship victory, while also discussing the team’s remaining ambitions and George Russell’s difficult 2026 campaign. Antonelli secured the Drivers’ Championship at the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP, becoming the youngest World Champion in the sport’s history after finishing…

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George Russell receives a five-place grid penalty at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP after Mercedes changes his engine.
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Russell set for five-place grid penalty for 2026 F1 São Paulo GP following Mercedes engine change

Karishma Persad03 mins

Mercedes’ George Russell will receive a five-place grid penalty for the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP after using his sixth internal combustion engine (ICE) of the season. The FIA stewards officially confirmed the penalty on Friday, 6 November, following the opening Free Practice session at Interlagos. The penalty marks Russell’s second engine-related grid drop in…

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Mexico City Grand Prix, Sunday MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 01: George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W17 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on November 01, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
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Russell reflects on difficult 2026 F1 campaign and Mercedes reliability struggles ahead of São Paulo GP

Shermaine Wong07 mins

The 2026 Formula 1 season has proved particularly challenging for Mercedes’ George Russell. Following a disappointing 2026 F1 Mexico City GP, the Briton dropped two places to fourth in the 2026 F1 Drivers’ Championship standings. The same weekend saw his Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli, secure the 2026 F1 World Drivers’ Championship. The 28-year-old left the…

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Russell reflects on losing the 2026 F1 title to Antonelli at the Mexico City GP and vows to rediscover his performance with Mercedes
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Russell reflects on “more bad days than good” after losing the 2026 F1 title to Antonelli at Mexico City GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

George Russell has reflected on a difficult 2026 F1 season after his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli secured the Drivers’ World Championship at the Mexico City GP. The Briton admitted that a promising start to the campaign had given way to disappointing performances and misfortune, leaving him unable to challenge his younger teammate for the title….

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