Oscar Piastri reveals 'scary' George Russell encounter after spin

It was a troubling moment for George Russell, and a worrying one for all those who came across him.

George Russell "keeps getting kicked" as F1 pundit addresses 2026 struggles

Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe believes George Russell had good reason to look "a bit defeated" after another difficult afternoon at the Brazilian Grand Prix. While Mercedes ended the weekend on a high, securing the constructors' championship, Russell endured another frustrating race. The Briton missed out on pole position to McLaren's Lando Norris and ... Keep…

F1 Podium Chaos at the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix

Lando Norris won in São Paulo, celebrated in front of a Mexico City Grand Prix graphic, and smashed his champagne bottle. Then Mercedes took over the podium and turned it...

Liam Lawson 'hypocrisy' warning to Racing Bulls as Max Verstappen shows 'true colours' - International Media reacts

Find out how media from around the world reacted to the 2026 F1 São Paulo Grand Prix, held at the legendary Interlagos.

McLaren react to Lando Norris champagne and 'pyrotechnics' issues

It wasn't Lando Norris' finest moment after a superb victory in São Paulo.

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…

Oscar Piastri ends management agreement with Mark Webber

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

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!

‘Incredible job’: Antonelli praises Mercedes after F1 constructors’ win in Brazil

World champion pays tribute to team at São Paulo GP Norris wins race but says consistency ‘not good enough’ Kimi Antonelli, the new world champion, paid tribute to the 2,500 personnel at his Mercedes team after they secured the F1 constructors’ title in São Paulo, describing them as an amazing group of people. The race at Interlagos was won by McLaren’s Lando Norris but with Antonelli in fifth…

Lando Norris goes viral after Brazilian GP podium celebration goes wrong

Lando Norris has gone viral on social media after his Brazilian Grand Prix podium mishap. The McLaren driver controlled almost everything that came his way at Interlagos, right up until he got to the podium. The 2025 champion went for his usual party trick after collecting his trophy, crouching down and slamming the base of the champagne bottle onto the ground to send the contents fizzing ...…

Dominant Lando Norris powers to victory in São Paulo F1 Grand Prix

Mercedes wrap up constructors’ championship Red Bull’s Max Verstappen surges to second place Lando Norris delivered a masterclass for victory at the São Paulo Grand Prix, taking the flag at a ­meeting marked by a series of ­striking comebacks. Max ­Verstappen was once more outstanding at Interlagos by taking second from 21st on the grid and for McLaren it was a victory they have sought since…

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.

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 ...…

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

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 ...…

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…

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

São Paulo Formula One Grand Prix qualifying in Brazil – Lando Norris takes pole amid rain, as it happened

️ George Russell second fastest but has five-place penalty ️ Delays mean qualifying took two and a half hours Ted Kravitz talking through the pole chances of Antonelli, Russell and Norris in the upgraded McLaren. Verstappen is going to be at the back of the grid too! Have had technical problems and somehow I missed that. Apologies. Continue reading...

F1 Brazilian GP: Lando Norris takes pole in soaking wet qualifying

McLaren's Lando Norris has claimed pole in a wet qualifying session at Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix, beating George Russell on a treacherous Interlagos circuit. In a challenging session that was red-flagged by over an hour due to heavy rain and standing water, Norris topped the final Q3 shootout with a 1m27.470s lap on the intermediate tyres, pipping Mercedes' Russell by two ... Keep reading

McLaren relief as Brazil upgrades offer Lando Norris-Oscar Piastri boost

After several difficult race weekends, McLaren look right in the mix in São Paulo.

Lewis Hamilton career highs and heartbreak revisited ahead of staggering milestone

Lewis Hamilton is set to hit a major career milestone this weekend, one which only Fernando Alonso has achieved.

Lando Norris delivers verdict on latest McLaren upgrade ahead of Sao Paulo GP

So far so good for Lando Norris and McLaren with its latest upgrade package.

Lando Norris tops Brazil FP1 with upgraded McLaren ahead of new champion Kimi Antonelli

A strong opening session for x as he tops the FP1 at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix!

Lando Norris reveals upgrade hope amid unwanted McLaren five-race streak

Lando Norris is looking for a first podium since the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.

McLaren unleash latest F1 upgrades in rare Sao Paulo GP situation

McLaren are all alone when it comes to introducing upgrades this weekend!

Lando Norris eager for F1 'rewards' as quirky McLaren trait explained

Lando Norris was on a purple patch of form earlier in the season - and is eager for McLaren to earn its "rewards" again.

McLaren make fresh upgrade decision as Red Bull gain sudden F1 upper-hand

McLaren has slipped to fourth in the standings against a resurgent Red Bull.

McLaren make Lando Norris 'eyes closed' joke as 'harsh' penalty deepens anger

It was another weekend of frustration for McLaren.

Lando Norris shocked after comparison to F1 rivals: 'It baffles me'

Lando Norris is set to start Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix from sixth, a result the reigning champion is content with.

Lewis Hamilton defies age barrier to end three-year wait for pole position

Finally, Lewis Hamilton! Finally!

Oscar Piastri suffers embarrassing early exit as McLaren gamble backfires

When it rains it truly pours this season for Oscar Piastri.

Lando Norris plotting execution plan for McLaren to stun F1 rivals

Lando Norris has a plan to shock his F1 rivals at the Mexico City Grand Prix, but there is a lot that must go right.

Video: Has Mercedes outsmarted McLaren for Antonelli’s win – what’s behind Leclerc’s huge penalty?

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has won his third Formula 1 Grand Prix in a row and now holds a remarkable record. Toto Wolff described it as Antonelli’s best F1 race so far, but at the same time said that the handbrake needs to be applied to stop the hype in Italy. Lando Norris, meanwhile, believed that McLaren lost the race due to Mercedes’ undercut, but is that really the case? Ronald Vording discusses…

Sainz to Ferrari, Daniel to McLaren. Wow!

Good news all round, I think, to have Carlos Sainz in a Ferrari and Daniel Ricciardo a McLaren-Renault/Mercedes (post-2020). Carlos will bring a dash of Latin flair to the most glamorous team in racing; and Daniel will glide right in at McLaren alongside Lando Norris. Anyway, rather than reading about my opinions, here are my […]

F1 tech update with Scarbs

Time for another F1 tech update with the excellent Craig Scarborough. Although many of the mid-field teams are now concentrating on their 2017 cars, development continues unabated at the sharp end of the grid. Here are some separate thoughts on Mercedes, Red Bull-Renault, Ferrari and McLaren-Honda, with the final video focussing on the remaining teams. […]

Hey Bruce! What happened to the livery…?

Wonderful to see Michael Turner (right) in Monaco (above with Paul-Henri Cahier) – particularly on the occasion of McLaren’s 50th birthday. I may be wrong, but I don’t think too many of the people closely associated with the original McLaren F1 team are in town – apart from Michael, of course, and I think Howden […]