Max Verstappen jaw-dropping as Lewis Hamilton suffers - Sao Paulo GP Winners and Losers

It was another Interlagos classic over the weekend! We dissect and bring you the winners and losers from the São Paulo Grand Prix!

George Russell walked out of FIA press conference: 'I thought, you need to chill'

Interesting insight into a clearly struggling George Russell of late.

What's behind Oscar Piastri's split with Mark Webber – and what it means for his F1 career

On the Monday after the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber announced in a joint statement that the latter and Ann Neal would no longer manage the 25-year-old McLaren driver. The timing may come as a surprise – now rather than at the end of the season – but the news itself had been on the cards for some time. The clearest hint came from Piastri during pre-season ... Keep…

Why Mercedes says a repeat of its 2014-2021 dominance is "impossible"

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has argued that the Brackley outfit cannot expect to repeat its run of eight consecutive constructors' titles after its 2026 success. Mercedes clinched its ninth constructors' championship at Interlagos on Sunday, ending a wait that began after the last of those eight in 2021. The Toto Wolff-led team won every constructors' title from ...…

Red Bull reveal plan to impose team orders on Max Verstappen

Red Bull was going to make Max Verstappen hand back second place to Isack Hadjar during the São Paulo Grand Prix, team principal Laurent Mekies has confirmed.

‘Clinical’ Verstappen as Ferrari face ‘now-or-never’ problem

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Samuel Coop and Nick Golding as they look back on the São Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil! Max Verstappen’s simply staggering recovery from 21st on the grid is a key talking point, as is Ferrari’s current power unit struggles. Also in this week’s podcast, Lando Norris’ flawless victory is discussed, as is Mercedes having a real fight on its hands to defend its…

‘Clinical’ Verstappen as Ferrari face ‘now-or-never’ problem

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Mercedes face 'interesting exercise' after Toto Wolff identifies 'something wrong'

Toto Wolff has explained why Mercedes must embark on an "interesting exercise" to unearth the issues Kimi Antonelli and George Russell experienced during the São Paulo Grand Prix.

Which has been Max Verstappen's best São Paulo GP drive over last three years?

This is a tough one for you to decide, so get voting!

‘Senna was Senna’: Wolff says it is too soon to compare Kimi Antonelli to F1 great

World champion idolises Brazilian who won three titles ‘He’s a Senninha and not a Senna yet,’ says Toto Wolff Toto Wolff says it is too soon to compare his world champion driver Kimi Antonelli to Ayrton Senna but that the Italian may yet develop into a driver comparable to the Brazilian great whom Antonelli grew up idolising. Antonelli sealed his first Formula One world championship at the…

George Russell has lost 90 points to Max Verstappen in F1 2026 runner-up battle

Mercedes is considering giving George Russell “all the force” to secure a 1-2 in the drivers’ championship after a nightmare run of form. Three rounds remain in the 2026 season - assuming the Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix proceed as planned - with no fewer than five drivers in contention for the runner-up spot: Max Verstappen (279 points), Russell (262), Lewis Hamilton (261), Charles ... Keep…

Lewis Hamilton sends message to Ferrari fans after 'devastating' Brazil GP

Lewis Hamilton has told fans he is "devastated" by the outcome of his Brazilian Grand Prix, which began with an impressive charge from the back of the grid and finished with a spin in the closing laps. The Ferrari driver shared his thoughts on Instagram on Monday after finishing ninth at Interlagos on Sunday. Hamilton had to start from 20th on the grid after an engine penalty, but climbed ...…

2026 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Driver Ratings: See which drivers scored a 10

Check out the driver ratings from RacingNews365 from the 2026 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.

Ayrton Senna's rare Honda NSX smashes auction estimate with record six-figure sale

A Honda NSX used by three-time Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna has set an auction record for the model. The car, which had been estimated to sell for between £500,000 and £800,000 prior to the auction, sold for £871,250 at RM Sotheby's in London on 31 October. The auction also included a 2002 Ferrari 550 Maranello, a 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti and a 1903 Clement ... Keep…

Lewis Hamilton 'devastated' as Sao Paulo GP unravels after 'rocket' start

Lewis Hamilton has taken to social media after his Sao Paulo GP unravelled in the rain.

Explained: Why Lewis Hamilton mistakenly gave away track position in Brazil

Lewis Hamilton handed a position back to Oliver Bearman during the São Paulo Grand Prix, but the stewards have since explained why that was not required.

How the Racing Bulls pendulum is swinging back towards undeniable Liam Lawson

When job security is in short supply, there's one solution for an F1 driver. Be so good they can't ignore you. That's easier said than done, but it certainly seems to be what Liam Lawson has taken to heart as he battled for his future over the recent American triple-header. Having been an integral part of Racing Bulls' rise to fifth in the constructors' championship, which will be the ... Keep…

How Max Verstappen beat Red Bull's own simulation tools with P2 in Brazil

For the third year in a row, Verstappen produced an impressive comeback drive in the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. While the Dutchman won from 17th on the grid in 2024 and climbed from the pitlane to third place last year, this time he charged from 21st to second. According to Verstappen, his start on the uphill grid did not go to plan, although he took the blame himself after holding the ...…

Who slept best last night: Toto Wolff

Toto Wolff didn't need to brag when, on Sunday evening in Sao Paulo, he was asked about his records, which now put him alongside two of F1's greats. The question of how it feels to match Frank Williams' tally of constructors' championships and Ron Dennis' overall number of titles was enough in itself to illustrate the magnitude of Wolff's achievements.He now has nine constructors' titles, level…

Isack Hadjar reveals near Red Bull wipeout disaster before Brazil podium

Isack Hadjar nearly went from hero to zero for Red Bull in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Kimi Antonelli voices anger after 'no warning' race-deciding F1 spin

Kimi Antonelli was leading the Sao Paulo Grand Prix before spinning out and costing himself a potential race victory.

Who slept worst last night: Fernando Alonso

When Fernando Alonso became Formula 1 world champion in 2005, he was just 24 years old, replacing Emerson Fittipaldi as the youngest champion in the sport's history. At last, Michael Schumacher had a challenger. And although the reigning king of F1 once mistakenly called the young Spanish bull "Ferdinando" because he couldn't quite remember his name, it was Alonso who ultimately brought ... Keep…

Charles Leclerc pained by 'complete disaster' Ferrari in wet weather 'coin flip'

Charles Leclerc did not enjoy a strong race on Sunday in Sao Paulo and ended the race in eighth place.

Oscar Piastri ends management agreement with Mark Webber

Oscar Piastri has split ways with long-time manager Mark Webber.

Oscar Piastri splits from Mark Webber management

Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber have mutually agreed to terminate their management agreement, the pair have announced. Webber and his wife Ann – who ran Mark’s career herself back in the day – became Piastri’s managers in 2019, the year the youngster narrowly beat Victor Martins to the Formula Renault Eurocup title and a spot on Renault’s F1 academy. Piastri’s rise was meteoric ... Keep reading

How Max Verstappen turned a 30-place penalty into another Interlagos miracle

Three years in a row now that Max Verstappen has scored a São Paulo podium from a near pre-race write-off.

Lando Norris makes striking claim after 'nasty conditions' victory

14 and counting for Lando Norris, a win right up there for him.

Lewis Hamilton frustrated after costly spin: 'I didn't get that information'

Lewis Hamilton had a very close call with the wall late on at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix when he spun in changing conditions.

Max Verstappen seeking Red Bull investigation after 'extreme' Sao Paulo swing

Max Verstappen was subject to an "extreme" swing from his Red Bull in the tricky conditions of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Mercedes claims Constructors’ Championship in Brazil

Mercedes has claimed the 2026 Constructors’ Championship a week after Kimi Antonelli claimed the team’s first Drivers’ Championship since Lewis Hamilton in 2020. The team’s 9th title followed P4 and...

Verstappen charges to the podium from the back

Max Verstappen finished second at the São Paulo GP despite starting P21 after taking an engine penalty ahead of the race. The four-time World Champion worked his magic again, almost...

Norris Wins Wet São Paulo GP

Lando Norris claims his third win of the season, converting his pole position in Brazil in a mixed-conditions race. After taking his third straight pole at the Autodromo José Carlos...

Red Bull boss hails Max Verstappen's Brazil podium: "He's beating the sim on a regular basis"

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies said no simulation could have predicted Max Verstappen's charge from 21st to second in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. The Dutchman started near the back of the grid after an engine penalty and warned after qualifying that it would be harder to overtake at the São Paulo circuit than in previous years. But he proved himself wrong with an ... Keep…

Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix

Are you not entertained? While Lando Norris took a well-deserved third win of the campaign, Mercedes collectively slipped up and Max Verstappen produced yet another Brazilian Grand Prix masterclass. Winner: Lando Norris McLaren team boss Andrea Stella loves describing Lando Norris as the low-grip master. When conditions are difficult, Norris is one the very best at adapting and getting the ...…

Mercedes end five-year title wait as Lando Norris puts McLaren back on top - RacingNews365 Review

Catch up on the biggest news stories of the day with the RacingNews365 Review!

Max Verstappen gives emotional farewell gift to long-serving Red Bull mechanic

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has given his race helmet to long-serving Red Bull mechanic Ole Schack, who took part in his final race for the Milton Keynes outfit at Interlagos. Schack has been with Red Bull since its first season in 2005 and works on Verstappen's car as a front-end mechanic. The team has also created a one-off can of Red Bull, which features a list of his career…

Verstappen unbelievable again as Norris has smashing time

Lando Norris produced a faultless drive in mixed conditions to win the São Paulo Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen did the unthinkable once again and recovered to second after starting in 21st!

Inside Rafael Câmara’s First Day as an F1 Driver

Rafael Câmara could hardly have picked a more special place to begin life as a Formula 1 race driver. The Brazilian arrived at Interlagos for the 2026 São Paulo Grand...

Charles Leclerc penalised for Liam Lawson clash; Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman also punished after F1 Brazilian GP

Charles Leclerc was handed a five-second penalty after the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix for his clash with Liam Lawson, dropping the Ferrari driver down to eighth place in the final results. The Monegasque was battling the Racing Bulls driver for seventh place on lap 69 of the Sao Paulo race when the pair made contact into Juncao, Turn 12, but both were able to continue and finish the ... Keep…

Max Verstappen "needs to understand what happened" after "night and day" F1 comeback in Brazilian GP

For the third year in a row, Max Verstappen has produced an impressive comeback drive in Brazil. While he won from 17th on the grid in 2024 and drove from the pitlane to the podium last year, Verstappen finished this year's Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix in second place after starting 21st. His start did not go entirely to plan, however, as Verstappen acknowledged in the post-race press ... Keep…