F1: Leclerc penalised

Charles Leclerc has been handed a 5s penalty for causing a collision with Liam Lawson. The Monegasque and the New Zealander made contact at Turn 1, and while the contact was minor and the RB driver was able to maintain the lead thereafter, Lawson... More »

Michael Delaney
09/11/2026 at 07:3009/11/2026 at 08:11 Catch up with what all the teams and drivers had to say following round 20 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos. 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on..... More »

Three years in a row now that Max Verstappen has scored a São Paulo podium from a near pre-race write-off. More »

The final and official results are in from Sunday's F1 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos with the finishing order impacted by several post-race penalties. More »

Charles Leclerc's tough Brazilian Grand Prix was compounded further after the race, with the FIA confirming that he was handed a five-second time penalty hours after the chequered flag. More »

14 and counting for Lando Norris, a win right up there for him. More »

Toto Wolff says he's "proud" of Mercedes' turnaround to win the 2026 Formula 1 Constructors' Championship and feels very few sports teams have bounced back so quickly. More »

Lewis Hamilton says a lack of information led to him overriding Ferrari's call for him to come into the pits as rain fell during the closing stages of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. More »

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen slammed his Red Bull car as a 'disaster' in a furious post-race radio message at the Brazilian Grand Prix. More »

Lewis Hamilton had a very close call with the wall late on at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix when he spun in changing conditions. More »

Nov.9Carlos Sainz admits Williams is in such a difficult situation that he would not mind if the 2026 season ended early in Las Vegas. With uncertainty continuing over the final races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, the Spaniard says Williams has almost... More »

Nov.9Lando Norris declared his Brazilian GP victory mistake-free – although the McLaren driver suffered two embarrassing mishaps during the podium celebrations. The Briton converted pole into victory at a wet Interlagos, giving McLaren's... More »

Nov.9Formula 1 is expected to make a final decision on its troubled Middle East finale by Tuesday, with growing indications that Qatar and Abu Dhabi will indeed go ahead as planned. Despite the continuing regional conflict and rumours of... More »

Nov.9Formula 1 drivers have criticised Pirelli's wet weather tyres after a difficult Brazilian GP weekend, with Lando Norris warning that rain in Las Vegas could be even more dangerous. Isack Hadjar was particularly outspoken after qualifying at... More »

Nov.9Fernando Alonso admits he is not currently enjoying driving in Formula 1, despite an impressive performance in difficult conditions at Interlagos. The 46-year-old Spaniard showed strong pace in the wet, securing his first Q3 of the season on... More »

Max Verstappen was subject to an 'extreme' swing from his Red Bull in the tricky conditions of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. More »

Max Verstappen is known for excelling in the rain, but in winning Sunday's wet Brazilian Grand Prix, Lando Norris proved he deserves accolades, too.

Max Verstappen is known for excelling in the rain, but in winning Sunday's wet Brazilian Grand Prix, Lando Norris proved he deserves accolades too.

Track Interviews - Conducted by James Hinchcliffe. And here we are with your winner, Lando Norris. From pole position to victory here, back-to-back races, Lando. Wet to dry, dry to wet. There just doesn't seem to be anything that can stop you... More »

Apart from getting too close to a firework, Lando Norris was virtually impeccable during a Sao Paulo Grand Prix that challenged the drivers to their very limits. More »

Winning the world championship is a proud moment for every member of our team. More »

Overall, this double podium is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the hard work, commitment and determination that define this team. More »

Alan Permane: 'It's been another strong weekend from the team. 'It was an exciting first lap from Liam, jumping from third to second and keeping that position for some time. That being said, we have to be realistic that it would've always been a... More »

Today's Sao Paulo Grand Prix sees Pirelli become the tyre supplier with the most victories in Formula 1 history. More »

It's fantastic to be back on the highest step of the podium! More »

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Lando Norris produced a faultless drive in mixed conditions to win the São Paulo Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen did the unthinkable once again and recovered to second after starting in 21st! More »

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08/11/2026 at 22:1508/11/2026 at 22:25 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Mclaren's Lando Norris mastered Interlagos’ treacherous mixed conditions to claim victory ahead of the Red Bulls of a charging Max... More »

Despite racing from 21st on the grid to second at the chequered flag, Max Verstappen is convinced more was possible at the São Paulo Grand Prix had his Red Bull not been "a disaster to drive."

Kimi Antonelli has learnt the stewards verdict into a Sao Paulo GP investigation. More »