F1 confirms Imola will not host 2026 contingency grand prix
Formula One Management confirmed that Imola will not host a backup race for the 2026 season, allowing the Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi finale to proceed as scheduled.
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Verstappen finishes second at Brazilian Grand Prix despite car issues
Max Verstappen secured his eighth consecutive podium by finishing second at the Brazilian Grand Prix despite severe handling problems.
Kimi Antonelli crashes out of Brazilian Grand Prix after rear failure
Kimi Antonelli lost control of his Mercedes on lap 20 of the Brazilian Grand Prix due to a rear geometry issue, ending his race. Despite the DNF, he remains top of the drivers' standings with 390 points as Mercedes secured the constructors' title.
Leclerc drops to eighth after penalty for Lawson collision
Charles Leclerc was penalized five seconds for colliding with Liam Lawson in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, dropping him from seventh to eighth. The FIA stewards ruled the contact gave Leclerc an on-track advantage, while Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman also received penalties for unsafe pit releases.
George Russell finishes fourth at Sao Paulo as Mercedes wins Constructors title
George Russell recovered from a grid drop and a spin to finish fourth at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, helping Mercedes secure the Constructors Championship. His teammate Kimi Antonelli claimed the Drivers title while Russell praised the team's perfect race strategy despite late tyre issues.
Lando Norris wins Brazilian GP as Mercedes clinch constructors title
Lando Norris won the Brazilian Grand Prix to secure McLaren's first victory since Zandvoort. Mercedes clinched its ninth constructors championship with three races remaining, extending its lead over Ferrari to 140 points.
Russell warns of catastrophic risk in wet Brazilian GP race
George Russell stated that racing in the heavy rain seen during Brazilian GP qualifying carries a very high chance of a catastrophic incident. The 2026 ruleset removes DRS, making overtaking difficult, while forecast rain may force safety car deployments due to severe visibility issues.
Lando Norris takes 20th career pole at rainy Brazilian Grand Prix
Lando Norris secured his 20th career pole position at the Brazilian Grand Prix, beating George Russell by 0.204 seconds in wet conditions. Engine penalties forced Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen to start from the back of the grid, reshaping the race order.
Max Verstappen starts 21st at Sao Paulo Grand Prix after power unit change
Max Verstappen will start 21st at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after Red Bull fitted a new power unit to his car. The Dutch driver noted that the lack of DRS makes overtaking difficult, comparing the challenge to the Mexico City circuit.
Russell drops to seventh after engine penalty despite Brazilian GP pole lap
George Russell secured a 0.204-second advantage over Lando Norris for Brazilian Grand Prix pole, but a five-place grid penalty for an engine change drops him to seventh.
Formula 1 confirms São Paulo Grand Prix will remain on calendar until 2035
Formula 1 has extended the São Paulo Grand Prix contract to 2035, adding five years to the previous deal. CEO Stefano Domenicali highlighted the circuit's history and the passion of Brazilian fans, who have produced 33 F1 drivers.
FIA halts Formula 1 qualifying at Sao Paulo Grand Prix after heavy rain
Heavy rain forced the FIA to deploy a red flag at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after just two minutes of qualifying. With no valid lap times set, the grid remains undetermined as a 63 percent chance of rain threatens the Sunday race.
Verstappen tops Brazilian GP practice despite grid penalty
Max Verstappen set the fastest time in Brazilian GP Free Practice 3, beating Kimi Antonelli by 0.025 seconds. However, he faces a back-of-grid start due to power unit changes, while Lewis Hamilton struggled with mechanical issues and finished 12th.