Norris takes sprint pole with Piastri third, Verstappen sixth
Lando Norris has beaten Andrea Kimi Antonelli to Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix sprint pole, with title rivals Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen third and sixth respectively. Norris reigned supreme on both of his SQ3 laps to fend off a strong effort from Mercedes rookie Antonelli, who split the two championship contending McLarens, as Verstappen struggled […]
Why Gasly tries to be “the main factor in motivation” at Alpine F1 team
Pierre Gasly has explained he’s been trying to be “the main factor in motivation” amid Alpine’s current struggles, as his Formula 1 team has ‘drastically’ focused its efforts on 2026. Alpine has been enduring the worst form in its history, including its Toleman, Benetton, Renault and Lotus eras; its best result over the past five […]
Why consistency and not F1 points lead is giving Norris confidence for title run-in
Lando Norris is leading the 2025 Formula 1 world championship for the first time in six months, but that’s not the reason why he arrived in Brazil with a spring in his step. After a Dutch Grand Prix retirement that looked potentially fatal to his title hopes, Norris found another gear to overturn a 34-point […]
Lawson shocked by Mexican federation blaming him for F1 marshal near-miss
Liam Lawson was “very surprised” by the FIA’s Mexican body blaming him for his near-miss with marshals during the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix. The Racing Bulls driver encountered two marshals near Turn 3 during the most recent grand prix, after they were ordered to collect debris following a messy race start at the Autodromo […]
When the world champion got kidnapped and other F1 tales
This week we meet one of the small group of broadcasters who can call themselves an F1 TV commentator. Alex Jacques is the voice of Channel 4’s F1 coverage in the UK and his commentary is carried on F1 TV in the US and around the world. He works alongside former F1 drivers David Coulthard […]
How McLaren picked up each of its record 12 Brazil F1 wins
Interlagos 1974 – Fittipaldi triumphs on home soil Emerson Fittipaldi, McLaren, Clay Regazzoni, Ferrari, Jacky Ickx, Lotus Photo by: David Phipps McLaren’s 1974 campaign started off strongly, with Denny Hulme winning the opening round in Buenos Aires while Emerson Fittipaldi triumphed on home soil at the old-school, curvy, dusty, bumpy 7.96km Interlagos track. On his […]
Weather forecast, schedule and how to watch
Formula 1 returns this weekend with the much-loved Brazil Grand Prix, which will provide the next instalment in 2025’s unpredictable title fight. Mexico last time out saw Lando Norris dominate from pole, meaning he moved one point clear of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at the top of the championship after the Australian struggled to fifth […]
Aston Martin’s hunt for the next generation of F1 mechanics
Nearly every Formula 1 squad has a full-sized junior team and academy programme right now, going down to go-karting in order to find the next great driving prospect. Off-track, a similar arms race is ramping up with burgeoning graduate programmes and apprenticeship schemes as constructors look to replenish their staff pool with future talent. Beating the […]
The steering wheel change that has helped Norris in F1 2025
Thanks to his success in Mexico, Lando Norris is back at the top of the 2025 Formula 1 standings, just one point ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri. The Briton’s lead came after he found consistency over Piastri in recent races, and may also have been helped by a decision to cut down on the […]