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Before the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix was transformed into the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in 2021, the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, better known as Interlagos, witnessed many championship-clinching races. One of which came in the penultimate round of the 2009 F1 World Championship which saw Jenson Button claim his first and only World…
In January 2024, the F1 world was left stunned as Guenther Steiner’s contract was not renewed, leading to his departure as Ayao Komatsu got the Haas team principal gig. It has proven to be a tremendous decision by Gene Haas. A desperately disappointing 2023 F1 season leads to change After MoneyGram joined as a title…
Franco Colapinto has opened up about Alpine’s chronic uncompetitiveness, his on-track improvement in recent weekends, controversy over team orders in Austin, simulator work, and future prospects as they gear up for the last few races of the 2025 F1 season. Following his official debut for Alpine at the Imola GP, the first half of Colapinto’s…
Williams Racing announced it will enter the 2026 F1 season with a new name and logo, which are a callback to the team’s successful past. In its long history with the sport, the Grove-based outfit has raced under different variations of the Williams name. The latest rebrand came in 2014, when the team changed its…
Speaking ahead of the 2025 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix, Max Verstappen unequivocally dismissed recent suggestions that he lost interest during the season. They particularly linked his participation in other events like the Nordschleife to a supposed lack of focus. The speculation was ignited by comments from Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko. He had theorized…
F1 in 2026 is bound to create a new face to the sport. With the extra team and two new brand cars running alongside as Cadillac join, what could be added to make things even harder? Pirelli got the answer, as they are bringing back the possibility of a two-mandatory pit-stop rule for next year….
It was a weekend to forget at the F1 Mexico City GP for Franco Colapinto and Alpine. The Argentinian crossed the chequered flag last of the finishing cars, in 16th place, with teammate Pierre Gasly in 15th. A weekend riddled with performance struggles for Alpine. The French outfit aimed to bounce back from the clash…
4 rounds remain and 3 drivers are with a shot for the 2025 F1 championship. Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen are covered by 36 points ahead of the São Paulo GP next weekend. The Pit Debrief team makes a case for each driver as to who will win the Drivers’ Championship. Lando Norris…
Williams team principal James Vowles has predicted a tricky F1 São Paulo GP for the British team, stating that they must deliver on car performance to be in a good position for 2026. Vowles has sights set on 2026 Asked about the final four races in a Q&A-style video for the Williams YouTube channel, Vowles…
Nico Hülkenberg had a very disappointing end to his F1 Mexico City GP as he retired on Lap 25 due to a power unit issue. Since his inaugural Formula 1 podium at Silverstone, Hülkenberg has only managed to finish in the points once in the last eight races (COTA). The German driver had a promising result…
