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McLaren’s Lando Norris and Mercedes driver George Russell have been handed a reprimand and a 5,000 euro fine for breaching the FIA’s start procedure at Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix.Sao Paulo’s F1 race received a messy start, with Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll spinning into the gravel on the formation lap at the entry into Turn 4. Stroll’s stricken car meant the start had to be aborted …Keep reading

Mercedes has been handed two separate 5000 Euro fines for breaching Formula 1’s regulations regarding the adjustment of tyre pressures on the grid.The German manufacturer had been summoned to see the stewards after the Brazilian Grand Prix for allegedly having lowered the pressure of the tyres on Lewis Hamilton and George Russell’s cars, after their wheels were fitted following the early …Keep reading

Max Verstappen breathed a huge sigh of relief after his spectacular victory in the rain-hit Brazilian Grand Prix saw him close in on the 2024 Formula 1 world drivers’ title.While his nearest championship rival Lando Norris faltered, finishing sixth after starting from pole, Verstappen held his nerve with a flawless performance in the wet.The reigning world champion served up an incredible 17 …Keep reading

George Russell believes he should have stuck with his gut and overruled his Mercedes team when it called him to pit moments before Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix was red-flagged.Having taken the lead into the first corner following the aborted start, which remains under investigation, Russell kept clear of polesitter Lando Norris despite the McLaren driver staying close to his rear wing during …Keep reading

Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly labelled an “incredible” double-podium for Alpine in a dramatic, rain-hit Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix after “such a tough season” for the French team.In a season which has seen a number of management changes, plus the controversial decision for Renault to cut off its F1 engine plans for 2026, Alpine scored comfortably its biggest points haul of 2024 as Ocon …Keep reading

The unexpected downpour that forced qualifying for Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix to be postponed has prompted great intrigue about a unique ‘what if’ scenario.And it is that, if the weather in Sao Paulo remains treacherous on Sunday morning and the rescheduled session cannot run, how will the grid for the F1 race be formed?The matter has no definitive answer because, quite amazingly …Keep reading

The FIA has confirmed that qualifying for Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix will now take place at 0730 local time on Sunday morning, with the start of the race brought forward to 1230 local time.On Saturday afternoon, qualifying had to be continuously delayed and ultimately postponed due to heavy rainfall over Sao Paulo, with standing water rendering the Interlagos track undriveable despite the …Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton has reacted to the decision to postpone Saturday’s qualifying session for the Brazilian Grand Prix by giving his opinions straight to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.Hamilton interrupted a live F1TV interview with Domenicali, in which the F1 boss was explaining the decision not to allow qualifying to go ahead at the rain-lashed Interlagos circuit.The FIA had delayed the start time for …Keep reading

Formula 1’s latest technical controversy has erupted at the Brazilian Grand Prix amid suspicions that some teams have allegedly used water to cool their tyres from the inside.With the fight for the championship between Red Bull and McLaren getting closer, there has been an increased probing between the two squads over elements of their cars.McLaren came under fire for its mini-DRS rear wing …Keep reading

Qualifying for the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix has been postponed to Sunday due to a deluge of rain that hit the Interlagos circuit.Rain began to fall half an hour before the qualifying session for Sunday’s grand prix was due to begin at 1500 local time.The sprint race had run on Saturday morning in dry conditions, with McLaren’s Lando Norris winning ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri.Read …Keep reading