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Norris reflects on his 2026 F1 São Paulo GP victory, McLaren's strategy, challenging wet conditions and the team's latest upgrades
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Norris reflects on one of his “best” F1 victories after overcoming challenging conditions at 2026 São Paulo GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein09 mins

Lando Norris claimed his 14th Formula 1 (F1) victory at the 2026 São Paulo GP, overcoming a difficult start and unpredictable weather conditions to secure his second consecutive win at Interlagos. Despite losing two positions on the opening lap, the McLaren driver fought his way back to the front through a combination of strategic decisions,…

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F1 | 2026 São Paulo GP | Race | Norris claims dominant win in mixed conditions; Mercedes takes Constructors’ title

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein014 mins

Following a rain-affected qualifying session and a series of grid penalties, the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP at Interlagos promised an unpredictable race. McLaren’s Lando Norris secured pole position ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell and newly crowned World Champion Kimi Antonelli, who moved up to the front row after his teammate received a five-place grid…

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Nico Hülkenberg for Audi clinching the team's best qualifying result of the 2026 F1 season at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP
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Hülkenberg reflects on securing Audi’s season-best qualifying result at 2026 F1 São Paulo GP

Shermaine Wong03 mins

Nico Hülkenberg secured Audi’s best qualifying performance of the 2026 F1 season at the São Paulo GP as he finished the session in P6. However, the German will start two positions higher in P4 as he was able to capitalise on the grid penalties of both George Russell and Charles Leclerc. It was a strong…

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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07: Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls prepares to drive in the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 07, 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
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Lawson laments Q3 track position despite equalling career-best P3 start for 2026 F1 São Paulo GP

Shermaine Wong05 mins

Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson delivered an impressive qualifying performance, in which he qualified P5. Lawson will start the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP from a career-best P3 after capitalising on the penalties of George Russell and Charles Leclerc. A position he has only achieved at one other race weekend, the 2025 F1 Azerbaijan GP. Nonetheless,…

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Qualifying at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP saw Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton take early exits due to their respective grid penalties.
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Verstappen and Hamilton reflect on grid penalties following 2026 F1 São Paulo GP Qualifying

Disha Rawal04 mins

Qualifying at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP saw Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton take early exits due to their respective grid penalties. After the 90-minute rain delay, Lando Norris secured pole position in São Paulo for the third year in a row. He will line up on the front row with 2026 WDC Kimi…

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Charles Leclerc reflects on Ferrari's wet-weather struggles, a São Paulo GP grid penalty and talks with Lewis Hamilton after F1 qualifying.
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Leclerc sees positives in F1 São Paulo GP Qualifying despite grid penalty as Ferrari talks end tensions

Chiara Martin08 mins

Charles Leclerc admitted that Ferrari’s fourth-place finish in the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP Qualifying left him disappointed, but believes the rain-hit session provided valuable insights into a long-standing weakness in the team’s wet-weather performance. The Monégasque driver secured fourth on the timesheets at Interlagos, behind pole-sitter Lando Norris and Mercedes drivers George Russell and…

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Antonelli on track for the Mercedes F1 team at Qualifying at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP
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Antonelli on tricky Qualifying after finishing P3 ahead of 2026 F1 São Paulo GP

Eeske Lenz05 mins

Kimi Antonelli delivered an impressive performance during a chaotic, rain affected Qualifying session at the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP. Due to teammate George Russell’s grid penalty, the young driver was promoted to starting on the front row in P2. Speaking in the press conference after Qualifying, Antonelli reflects on navigating the track conditions, tyre…

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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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Lando Norris claims pole in wet F1 São Paulo GP Qualifying, crediting his confidence and McLaren's upgrades despite a pace deficit.
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Norris credits wet-weather confidence for pole in F1 São Paulo GP Qualifying

Chiara Martin011 mins

Lando Norris claimed pole position for the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP after mastering a rain-hit Qualifying session at Interlagos, admitting that the difficult conditions gave McLaren an opportunity it might not have enjoyed in the dry. The Briton secured his first pole position since Madrid with a 1:27.470, beating Mercedes’ George Russell by 0.204…

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