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Ferrari made one of the most peculiar tactical calls in the Brazilian Grand Prix and it did not pay off for Charles Leclerc. On a day of dire weather conditions, most teams held off changing tyres until they could do so with either minimal time loss under a Virtual Safety Car or Safety Car period, or no time loss under…

The mid-generation updates for Formula E cars will be seen collectively for the first time at Jarama this week with anticipation high on how they will both improve laptimes and potentially shake up the competitive order. The last-minute change of pre-season venue forced upon Formula E has seen a colossal logistical effort to transfer freight and equipment from Valencia to…

Max Verstappen is on the brink of a fourth world championship title. Getty Max Verstappen’s incredible win at the Brazil Grand Prix was singled out for praise by Formula 1’s multiple world champions, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. Verstappen underlined his credentials as a master of the rain in Sao Paulo, winning from 17th on the grid in changing conditions. The…

A dejected Lando Norris rued his misfortune after seeing his championship hopes all but ruined in the Interlagos rain. From the McLaren driver’s perspective, he’d taken the effective lead of the race by passing George Russell when the conditions deteriorated, shortly after the pair pitted for fresh sets of intermediate tyres. But ahead of them lay three drivers who had…

Over the opening two legs of F1’s triple header tour of the Americas, Max Verstappen’s uncompromising, unforgiving defending from championship rival Lando Norris had drawn criticism from fans, rivals – and eventually the stewards. So when the world champion was slapped with dual penalties in Mexico for bullying the McLaren off the circuit twice in half a lap, the team’s…

The stewards have given Carlos Sainz Jnr a formal reprimand for his actions after crashing out of the Brazilian Grand Prix. They ruled the Ferrari driver created a “potentially dangerous situation” by trying to drive away while marshals were beginning to recover his car. The stewards concluded Sainz’s actions led to a misunderstanding between him and the marshals. Sainz crashed…

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorNov 3, 2024, 07:02 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 SAO PAULO — As the champagne flowed through Red Bull’s post-race celebrations at Interlagos, Christian Horner’s phone rang. On the other end was Formula 1‘s former CEO Bernie Ecclestone with a message for Max Verstappen. “He rang after the race…

In the round-up: Lewis Hamilton said his car’s ride was extremely bumpy during the Brazilian Grand Prix. Become a RaceFans Supporter and go ad-free RaceFans operates thanks in part to the support of its readers. In order to help fund the development and growth of the site please consider becoming a RaceFans Supporter. For just £1 per month/£12 per year…

Which Formula 1 driver made the most of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend? It’s time to give your verdict on which driver did the best with the equipment at their disposal over the last three days. Review how each driver got on below and vote for who impressed you the most at Interlagos. Driver performance summary Advert | Become a…

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorNov 3, 2024, 03:05 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 SAO PAULO — Lando Norris said luck played an important role in the outcome of the Brazilian Grand Prix after his title rival Max Verstappen took a remarkable victory from 17th on the grid in wet conditions. The result in…

Lewis Hamilton demonstrated the McLaren that Ayrton Senna raced to his second world championship after today’s qualifying session. The seven-times world champion is a long-time fan of the Brazilian ace, who won the world title in 1988, 1990 and 1991, and died 30 years ago in a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix. “I couldn’t believe I just had…

After losing out the most from their clash at the end of the Austrian Grand Prix, Lando Norris left the Red Bull Ring with an 81-point deficit to Max Verstappen at the top of the drivers’ championship. Over the months that followed, Norris and McLaren have gradually chipped away at that advantage. But if the threat that Norris poses to…

What did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race. RaceFans has held polls on every F1 race since 2008 to find out which fans thought of each round of the season. Join in the latest poll and give your verdict on the race: 10 being the highest and 1 the lowest. Please…

Lando Norris has won the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race for McLaren ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc. Max Verstappen leads the drivers championship by 44 points from Lando Norris after the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race. 2024 F1 drivers championship standings 2024 F1 constructors championship standings Standings with 21 out of 24 races complete. Advert | Become a…

Pictures from qualifying and the sprint race for the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Franco Colapinto (ARG) Williams Racing FW46. 02.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint and Qualifying Day. – www.xpbimages.com, EMail: [email protected] © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images Carlos Sainz Jnr,…

The Brazilian Grand Prix is one of the most popular events among drivers. Not just for the fast, flowing turns of the Interlagos circuit but because of the colourful and passionate fan culture. It’s no surprise, therefore, to see some drivers showing their appreciation for Brazilian fans and their national culture with their helmet designs this weekend. Naturally, there’s one…

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorNov 2, 2024, 03:31 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 SAO PAULO — Qualifying for Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix has been postponed until Sunday morning due to heavy rain at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo. A thunderstorm hit the circuit less than an hour before the scheduled start time…

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McLaren’s stunning turn of pace in qualifying for today’s sprint race, and Max Verstappen’s looming grid penalty for tomorrow’s main event, hand Lando Norris a precious opportunity to turn the screw on his rival in the championship fight. Over the last three rounds Norris hasn’t scored at a high enough rate to make the inroads he needs into Verstappen’s championship…