Sao Paulo GP starting grid heavily adjusted after severe Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen penalties

Check out the fully adjusted starting grid for the 2026 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix after multiple engine penalties.

Two further F1 drivers handed penalties in crazy Sao Paulo GP grid

It is grid penalties galore ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix!

Charles Leclerc surprise after nine-year Ferrari 'biggest weakness' progress

Since joining Ferrari, wet weather has never been good for Charles Leclerc!

Gabriel Bortoleto's partner Isabella Bernardini shows off custom Audi dress at Brazil GP

Gabriel Bortoleto's partner Isabella Bernardini arrived at Interlagos ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix in a one-off dress made from Audi's special adidas range for the race. The dress was made by designer and upcycler Fiona Roerig, who worked with the team and Bernardini to incorporate their ideas into the design. The dress has been upcycled from the adidas Sampa Soul collection, which the ...…

F1 drivers face major Sao Paulo GP headache after weather surprise

Rain was feared by many for race day in Interlagos, but it might just end up an entirely dry São Paulo Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri addresses red flag impact after shock early qualifying exit

Oscar Piastri had been enjoying a solid weekend, until the rain arrived in Interlagos.

‘I’ll try to win, somehow’ – Can Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen fight back for F1 Brazilian GP victory?

With Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen 20th and 21st on the grid of the Brazilian Grand Prix, Sunday’s Formula 1 race promises to be fascinating – regardless of weather conditions. Hamilton and Verstappen happen to be two drivers who performed memorable recoveries at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, a track where overtaking has always been easier than most. Back in 2021, the seven-time world ... Keep…

George Russell issues Mercedes engineer defence after 'wrong decision' frustration

George Russell was fired up after Brazil qualifying but has stressed his engineer was not to blame.

Kimi Antonelli to 'frame' Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen after 'special moment'

Kimi Antonelli will remember the Mexico City podium forever.

McLaren’s 2027-spec front wing is making its F1 car more predictable

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the 2027-spec front wing concept introduced on the MCL40 at Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix has improved the car’s driveability and predictability. The Woking-based outfit launched an upgrade package at Interlagos - featuring not just this front wing but also a rear wing, a beam wing and new floor furniture - after McLaren lost ground to Mercedes ...…

What is greatest Lewis Hamilton F1 victory ahead of landmark 400th start?

It is a very special weekend for Lewis Hamilton in Interlagos!

The wet-weather challenges thrown up by Brazilian GP qualifying

One hour, 23 minutes. You could've squeezed most of a football match into the rain delay during Formula 1 qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and it looked for all the world like the session wouldn't actually get going again. A repeat of 2024, where qualifying was squeezed onto Sunday morning, looked likely. Yet, a saviour arrived when a break in the clouds emerged, and the circuit had ...…

Ralf Schumacher issues brutal Colton Herta criticism: 'Just burning fuel'

Colton Herta can finally race in F1, but Ralf Schumacher does not want to see it happen.

Pierre Gasly on Franco Colapinto fan pressure: “Once you deal with Helmut Marko, anything else is no pressure”

Interlagos is the closest Franco Colapinto gets to a home grand prix, and Pierre Gasly knows the atmosphere that creates around the Alpine garage in Sao Paulo this weekend. Argentina's flag has become a familiar sight in Formula 1 grandstands since Colapinto ended the country's 23-year wait for a driver on the grid in 2024. The speed and scale of the response exceeded expectations, even in ...…

Toto Wolff makes remarkable Kimi Antonelli claim: 'He wouldn't have lasted'

You get the feeling Toto Wolff may be right on this one. Credit to him and the team for keeping the faith.

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Brazilian GP

After every Formula 1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles. This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics. When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue or an incident, this will be mentioned in the table. Read ... Keep reading

Why Lewis Hamilton starts ahead of Max Verstappen despite bigger penalty explained

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will both attempt to charge through the field from the back in Interlagos.

Sunday morning Brazil F1 weather update as rain threat remains

RacingNews365 gives you the latest lowdown on how the weather could affect the São Paulo Grand Prix from the legendary Interlagos!

Fernando Alonso faced ‘unreachable planet’ in Aston Martin F1 breakthrough

Fernando Alonso will start eighth in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after making Q3 for the first time in 2026 in the rain of qualifying.

Charles Leclerc acknowledges Lewis Hamilton 'tension' in Ferrari supremacy fight

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton sat down to squash their beef after a tense fight in Mexico City last week.

Toto Wolff bursts George Russell bubble after Brazil qualifying fury

George Russell was furious after being told to back off his lap in Q3 before heavy rainfall denied him another chance.

Max Verstappen raises doubt over historic Brazil F1 win repeat

Max Verstappen will start the Sao Paulo Grand Prix from the back of the grid, but he is not expecting an easy climb through the order

2026 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix - Brazil start time today

Check out the start time for the 2026 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix from Brazil today!

Hamilton and Verstappen hit with massive penalties as rain chaos shakes up grid

George Russell has a five-place grid penalty, Charles Leclerc a 10-place grid penalty, while Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen both start at the back.

Verstappen and Hamilton penalties shake up grid as potential Lawson exit tagged 'pathetic' - RacingNews365 Review

What a qualifying day! And we have all the very best news from an action-packed few hours.

Liam Lawson rues Brazilian GP qualifying mistake despite third-place grid start

Liam Lawson reckons he had enough pace to earn a front-row grid spot in Sao Paulo – but rues his own "mistake" in qualifying, which meant he'll have to start from P3. The New Zealander starred in wet qualifying, once again progressing into Q3 – and then fighting for the front positions with drivers from the top teams. In the final segment of the session, he was one of the first out on ... Keep…

George Russell's Brazilian GP qualifying fury explained: "Pole was there for the taking"

In keeping with the theme of the Brazilian Grand Prix's weather-hit qualifying, George Russell had a thunderous look on his face when he faced the Formula 1 media in the post-session press conference. The title has gone and a five-place grid penalty for an engine swap meant Russell was never going to start on the front row on Sunday. But at the end of a challenging year, it was still mentally ...…

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen warn of difficult F1 Brazilian GP comebacks

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen both expect overtaking to be much harder at Interlagos than in previous seasons, as they prepare to start Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid. Both drivers have taken new power unit parts in Brazil, exceeding their allocation for the season. As a result, Hamilton and Verstappen will start from 20th and 21st on the grid, respectively, with ...…

F1 Brazilian GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Formula 1 heads into Sunday at Interlagos with Lando Norris on pole after a rain-soaked qualifying session dramatically reshaped the grid. The McLaren driver beat George Russell by 0.204s in treacherous conditions, but Russell’s five-place engine penalty promotes newly crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli to the front row. Liam Lawson starts third for Racing Bulls ahead of Nico ... Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton insists Ferrari tensions with Charles Leclerc are over: "We've squashed it"

Lewis Hamilton has revealed he and Charles Leclerc have cleared the air in Sao Paulo following their clash at the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix and the tensions have been “squashed”. Moreover, the seven-time world champion insists it didn't require Fred Vasseur's involvement – as the drivers resolved their differences between themselves. "I mean, Fred hasn't cleared the air in the ... Keep reading

Liam Lawson takes blame for key error despite equaling F1 career-best

Liam Lawson qualified fifth fastest for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, but will be promoted to a career-best equalling third place.

Lewis Hamilton opens up on clear-the-air talks with Charles Leclerc after Mexican GP clash

Lewis Hamilton has opened up on the clear-the-air chat he had with his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Ferrari team-mates clashed on the opening lap of the Mexican Grand Prix last weekend. Leclerc attempted to overtake the seven-time champion, who had started from pole position. Both drivers ran wide during the move, with Leclerc rejoining the track in ...…

Lewis Hamilton reveals details of Charles Leclerc meeting after Ferrari tension

It seems Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have buried the hatchet - and not in each other!

Max Verstappen watched Premier League football during Brazilian GP qualifying delay: "12 hours I'll never get back"

Max Verstappen called it a day after Q1 during Formula 1 qualifying in Sao Paulo, as he already knew he would be starting from the back of the grid for the Brazilian Grand Prix due to an engine-related grid penalty. In the FIA's 'indicative grid', Verstappen is listed in 21st place, behind Lewis Hamilton and just ahead of Sergio Perez. The four-time world champion once again demonstrated in ...…

Toto Wolff responds to George Russell's angry radio messages in Brazilian GP qualifying

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has addressed George Russell's furious team radio messages during qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix. The British driver finished second in the rain-soaked session at Interlagos behind McLaren's Lando Norris. The Brackley outfit told him to back off midway through his last push lap in Q3 as more rain approached and Alex Albon's Williams was ahead of him ...…

Max Verstappen shares chaotic Sao Paulo GP wish as huge F1 penalty looms

Max Verstappen will be starting from the back of the grid for the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri explains what led to Brazilian GP qualifying disappointment

Oscar Piastri believes McLaren left it too late to switch to intermediate tyres in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Australian driver qualified 12th in a rain-delayed session at Interlagos, although he will start from 10th after penalties are applied to Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton for power unit changes. Piastri made it through Q1 on full wet tyres, but ... Keep…

George Russell fury after Mercedes call wrecks Sao Paulo GP pole bid

George Russell was not best pleased with Mercedes' call at the end of a rainy Sao Paulo Grand Prix qualifying.

Lando Norris claims F1 São Paulo GP pole as ‘crazy’ rain disrupts qualifying

McLaren driver fastest ahead of Mercedes duo Antonelli to start on front row alongside Norris Mastering the most treacherous of conditions at Interlagos, Lando Norris had the edge to take pole position for McLaren at the São Paulo Grand Prix, having bested a downpour that tested every driver. But with more rain predicted for the race on Sunday, it remains wide open from the front to the very back…

2026 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix starting grid

1 Lando Norris(McLaren) 2 Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes) 3 Liam Lawson(Racing Bulls) 4 Nico ... Keep reading