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McLaren “just slow” in second half of F1 Brazil GP, says Oscar Piastri

The Brazil Grand Prix at Interlagos proved to be one of Oscar Piastri’s most demanding races of the season. Starting from a mixed-up grid following a rain-soaked qualifying, Piastri navigated through a tumultuous race filled with penalties, challenging conditions, and a relentless battle to maintain pace. Reflecting on the race, Piastri candidly admitted, “Amongst the…

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Bortoleto to drive for Sauber-Audi F1 from 2025 as Bottas and Zhou confirmed to leave

A new face will join the 2025 Formula 1 grid. Gabriel Bortoleto will be driving for Sauber and then Audi, becoming the first Brazilian full time driver since Felipe Massa in 2017. Bortoleto, up until today part of the McLaren Driver Development programme, won the 2023 Formula 3 title in his rookie campaign, and is…

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Horner compares Verstappen‘s first lap charge at F1 Brazil GP with Senna’s at Donington from 1993

Christian Horner praises Max Verstappen for his outstanding drive at the Brazilian Grand Prix last weekend. The Dutchman went on to win the race from 17th on the grid after having a storming first lap. Horner compares it to Ayrton Senna‘s first lap at Donington Park over 20 years ago. Verstappen was left on the…

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Lando Norris is passed by George Russell at the beginning of the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Interlagos
Lando Norris and George Russell battle into turn 1 at the 2024 Sao Paulo GP - Image Credit: McLaren Racing

McLaren leading the F1 Constructors’ Championship “because the team and the drivers operated at very high standards” — Stella

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella praises the high operational standards of the team as he doubles down on the team’s target of winning the 2024 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship. In the wake of last weekend’s São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos, which saw McLaren title challenger Lando Norris outscored by champion Verstappen in a major…

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Vasseur: Leclerc “not in charge of the set-up,” reveals Ferrari “underestimated” pit loss after finishing P5 at F1 Brazil GP

After Carlos Sainz crashed into the barriers in the second segment of qualifying and during the race at the São Paulo Grand Prix, Ferrari’s hopes rested entirely on Charles Leclerc. Despite struggling to find pace with a tricky car throughout the weekend, the Monégasque driver managed to keep the McLarens behind and come home in…

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Sainz apologies to Ferrari after two “strange” and “unfortunate” crashes on Sunday at F1 Brazil GP

Following his finest weekend in Formula One at the Mexico City GP, Scuderia Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz had a much tougher outing at Interlagos on Sunday. In Q2 on Sunday morning, the rear got away from him as he applied power in the Senna esses, crashing into the barrier on the outside of turn 2, forcing…

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A “great result” that “means a lot” — Oakes delights in sensational Alpine double podium at F1 Brazil GP

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes was thrilled with the team’s first double podium finish since the 2013 Korean Grand Prix (as Lotus Renault). In a sensational turn of events, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly finished second and third respectively in Sunday’s São Paulo Grand Prix, joining race winner Max Verstappen on the podium.  Ocon already…

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Hamilton: Finishing ahead or behind Russell “doesn’t make a difference” after forgettable F1 Brazil GP weekend

Lewis Hamilton expressed his frustration about his car’s performance after the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. The 39-year-old explains that it doesn’t matter if he finishes the season ahead or behind teammate George Russell, as he is looking for the season end. The 7-time world champion is prioritizing finishing races safely and scoring points for…

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