McLaren Racing's Andrea Stella during F1 São Paulo GP.
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Stella deems Piastri’s penalty “harsh” but remains optimistic after signs of improvement at F1 São Paulo GP

The F1 São Paulo GP delivered a mixed weekend for McLaren Racing and Team Principal Andrea Stella, with contrasting fortunes for their two drivers. Lando Norris continued his dominant form as he crossed the line to take his seventh win of the season, while Oscar Piastri endured a tougher weekend, finishing 5th after receiving a…

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Kimi Antonelli secured his best F1 result to date with a hard-fought second place at the São Paulo Grand Prix.
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“I was lucky to come away”: Antonelli overcomes early chaos at F1 São Paulo GP for superb P2

Kimi Antonelli secured his best F1 result to date with a hard-fought second place at the São Paulo GP, holding off a charging Max Verstappen in a tense finale at Interlagos. The young Italian driver delivered a composed performance under immense pressure, managing to keep the four-time world champion at bay in the closing laps…

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Oscar Piastri in his car at the F1 São Paulo GP
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Oscar Piastri has no regrets for trying turn 1 move that led to penalty in F1 São Paulo GP

Oscar Piastri turned a messy F1 São Paulo GP into a quiet recovery. On lap five he dived inside Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc, locked up, and caused the contact that broke Leclerc’s suspension. After serving a 10-second time penalty, he found rhythm again, running close behind teammate Lando Norris. McLaren switched him to soft…

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Oscar Piastri during the F1 São Paulo Gp
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Piastri not confident after Qualifying for F1 São Paulo GP: “Things are not flowing that easily”

Former championship leader Oscar Piastri’s F1 São Paulo GP struggles continue. Following his very short stint in the Sprint Race, cut short by his Turn 3 spin during Lap 3, the McLaren driver recovered up to a second row start. While he had had a moment in the early stages of Q1, Piastri went on…

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Lando Norris on track for McLaren at the 2025 F1 São Paulo GP in Interlagos
Lando Norris on track on Friday for the 2025 São Paulo GP | Photo Credit: McLaren Racing

F1 | Sprint Race | São Paulo GP | Norris takes commanding victory as Piastri crashes out

McLaren’s Lando Norris claims F1 Sprint victory for the São Paulo GP in commanding fashion as Oscar Piastri ended his morning in the barriers. McLaren’s Lando Norris lined up on pole alongside Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli at the sharp end of the Interlagos grid. His McLaren teammate, and championship competitor Oscar Piatri started behind him in…

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Andrea Stella reflects on lessons from 2007 at the F1 São Paulo GP, stressing the importance of team unity between Norris and Piastri.
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“Make sure the winner drives a papaya car”: Stella sets clear rules for McLaren title fight at the F1 São Paulo GP

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella offered rare insight into the pressures, lessons, and motivations shaping the team’s title fight, speaking during Friday’s press conference at the F1 São Paulo Grand Prix (GP). Stella began by acknowledging the unique challenges the Interlagos circuit presents, unpredictable weather, dramatic racing, and the constant demand for adaptability. “The challenge…

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McLaren Driver Oscar Piastri in F1 Sao Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying.
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Piastri “pretty happy” with P3 in F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying after recent struggles

F1 title contender Oscar Piastri was ‘pretty happy’ with his P3 in the Sprint Qualifying for the São Paulo GP. After a recent run of challenging races, Piastri lost the lead in the F1 Drivers’ Championship to teammate Lando Norris. For the São Paulo GP, the young Australian appeared to have regained some form, showing…

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