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“That was the point where it went very down” — Tsunoda laments red flag timing as RB scores points, but loses ground to Alpine at F1 Brazil GP

Magdalena Put3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

RB had their strongest qualifying of the season in São Paulo, with Liam Lawson securing 5th while Yuki Tsunoda achieved a sensational career-best 3rd, lining up alongside polesitter Lando Norris and second-placed George Russell. Hopes were high for Tsunoda to convert this result into a potential career-first podium, especially as he held his position in…

Johnny Herbert defends his professionalism against Jos Verstappen’s accusations of F1 bias

Senjuti Jash3 weeks ago3 weeks ago09 mins

Amidst controversy regarding stewarding standards and reigning world champion Max Verstappen calling into question the objectivity of the British media, driver-turned-FIA-steward Johnny Herbert has hit back at claims from Jos Verstappen that he holds strong bias against his son. The Brit insisted that he is allowed to express his opinions on the Red Bull driver’s…

“P2 would have been the minimum” without pitting before red flag in F1 Brazil GP — Russell

Rebecca Malitz3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Mercedes’ George Russell was off to a good start during the Brazil GP when he took the lead from McLaren’s Lando Norris into the first corner. Russell maintained the lead, in tricky conditions, closely followed by Norris until he was called to the pits on lap 29 of the GP. The McLaren driver followed Russell…

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

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

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…

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

Lucrezia Costa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

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…

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

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

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…

Lando Norris is passed by George Russell at the beginning of the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Interlagos

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

Ryan McGahey3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

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…

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

Senjuti Jash3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

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…

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

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

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…

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

Magdalena Put3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

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…