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LECLERC PENALISED Charles Leclerc has been handed a five-second penalty for colliding with Liam Lawson in the closing stages of the São Paulo GP. Charles made contact with Liam while attempting an overtake as the pair battled for seventh place in the final few laps. The penalty drops Charles from seventh to eighth in the final classification, while Liam gains a position and moves up to seventh, adding two additional points to his tally. #f1 #f1news #brazilgp

A STRONG RECOVERY George Russell had plenty to be pleased with this weekend, following a strong qualifying performance with an equally impressive recovery drive to finish P4. An engine penalty had dropped him from P2 to P7 on the grid, but he worked his way through the field and looked to be in contention for a strong result. Unfortunately, a spin in the pit lane proved costly, with any hopes of victory slipping away. Speaking in the media pen after the race, George was nevertheless full of positivity about his weekend and delighted with what he'd managed to achieve. #f1 #f1news #brazilgp

A STRONG SHOWING Starting from his best-ever position, Liam Lawson made a fantastic getaway and found himself up in P2 by Turn 2, having got ahead of Lando Norris, who struggled to bring his tyres up to temperature. Ultimately, the VCARB didn't have the pace to hold onto that position, and Liam came home P8. Nevertheless, he was delighted with his performance, having made the most of the opportunity and delivered another consistent result for his team. It's another encouraging weekend for the Kiwi, who continues to show what an asset he is to VCARB. #f1 #f1news #brazilgp

CAN YOU SPOT THE 2 MISTAKES? Lando Norris suffered a little podium mishap today and there’s another error here. Can you spot them both? #f1 #formula1 #brazilgp

CHAMPIONS AGAIN They've led the way from the very first round, and today Mercedes were officially crowned Constructors' Champions, securing their first title since 2021. Mercedes entered the season as favourites under the new engine and aerodynamic regulations, and they've certainly delivered on that expectation. Winning the first six races of the campaign, they established themselves as the team to beat and have maintained that form throughout the year. The celebrations were in full swing after the race, with the trackside team joining Toto Wolff, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli on the podium. There was plenty of singing, dancing and well-earned celebration as Mercedes marked their return to the top. #f1 #f1news #brazilgp

DISASTER STRIKES Lando Norris suffered a little podium mishap today. As he went to perform his iconic champagne pop, the impact shattered the bottle, leaving him holding little more than the neck. Thankfully, Lando saw the funny side, raising the remains into the air with a huge grin. Max Verstappen was also amused by the incident, having experienced his own champagne-related mishap at the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix, when his trophy was knocked over during the celebrations. #f1 #formula1 #brazilgp

VICTORY IN BRAZIL Lando Norris has taken victory in Brazil once again, adding another win to his collection at Interlagos. It wasn't entirely straightforward for the McLaren driver. After losing the lead on the opening lap, Lando had work to do to reclaim the top spot. But he responded well, finding his way back into the lead and navigating the tricky switch to slick tyres and then back to intermediates as conditions changed. He eventually managed to stretch out a considerable advantage over the chasing pack. #f1 #f1news #brazilgp

STRONG START Kimi Antonelli reacted quickly off the line to take the lead as the field charged towards Turn 1. Lando Norris struggled to get temperature into his tyres, allowing Liam Lawson to move into second place with relative ease. Further back, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were also quick off the mark, making up places and moving into the points-paying positions. #f1 #formula1 #brazilgp

A CHANCE TO SHINE Liam Lawson will equal his best-ever starting position in Formula 1 today, lining up P3, the same position he achieved at the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. However, Liam was quick to point out after qualifying that he actually secured P5 on merit, with engine penalties for others promoting him to third. Nevertheless, he's been a consistent performer throughout the season, sitting ninth in the Drivers' Championship. An opportunity to fight towards the front of the field is one he'll surely relish. #f1 #formula1 #brazilgp

FIGHTING BACK George Russell was disappointed with his qualifying lap yesterday, despite securing P2. He felt he had a pole position lap in the car, but the weather meant he wasn't given another opportunity to put it together. Grid penalties will now see him drop back to P7 for today's race. That will be frustrating for the Brit, but knowing the pace is there should give him plenty of confidence. He'll have some work to do, but will be hoping to fight his way through the pack and back into podium contention. #f1 #formula1 #brazilgp

HOME DEBUT Rafael Camara has arrived in the paddock ahead of his maiden Formula 1 race, and there's no better place to mark such an occasion than on home soil. He'll start from P11, putting a points finish within reach. However, with both Ferraris and Max Verstappen needing to make their way through the field, it could prove a tougher challenge than it first appears. #f1 #formula1 #brazilgp

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Nico Hulkenberg will start today's Grand Prix from fourth, marking the highest-ever starting position for Audi in a Formula 1 race. He needs just one more place to match his career-best finish of P3, which came at Silverstone in wet conditions. Could Interlagos offer another opportunity for Nico to make history? #f1 #formua1 #BrazilGP

A HOME RACE STATEMENT Gabriel Bortoleto arrived in the paddock ahead of his home race, accompanied by his girlfriend, Isabella. You may have noticed Isabella's striking outfit. It's an upcycled creation by Fiona Roerig, produced in collaboration with Audi using repurposed team kit from the Adidas Sampa Soul collection. There are some lovely personal touches, too, including gold embroidery inspired by São Paulo's crochet and needlework traditions, alongside a small number five in a nod to Gabriel. The design also incorporates Isabella's own style and creative ideas, making it a rather special piece for their home race. #f1 #f1news #brazilgp

A BUSY MAN Less than a week after becoming a father, Charles Leclerc will be back behind the wheel at 2pm today for the São Paulo Grand Prix. Upon his arrival in the paddock, he was presented with a wonderful baby hamper, a lovely gesture for the new father. It's cold and cloudy at Interlagos, with rain looking likely, which should spice things up as it always does here at this classic, old school track. #f1 #fromula1 #brazilgp

DREAMING OF RAIN Lando Norris starts on pole tomorrow, but he has the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli alongside him. The British driver hopes the rain falls tomorrow to give him a better chance of leading into Turn 1 against his fellow champ. #f1 #formula1 #brazilgp

DIFFICULT DEBUT Rafael Camara did well to make it out of Q1 in the tricky conditions at Interlagos. The wet track claimed fellow countryman Gabriel Bortoleto in the first session; however, Haas' new man suffered the same fate in Q2, finding the wall near the end of the session, which ended under a red flag. It was definitely a difficult debut for the Brazilian, but he will no doubt take this learning on board and look to put in a great race performance starting from P13. #f1 #formula1 #brazilgp

STARTING THIRD Liam Lawson will be very happy with his qualifying performance, finishing P5 on track and set to start third in the race, with George Russell's and Charles Leclerc's penalties applied. The in-form New Zealander is no doubt making a great case for his seat in F1 next year. #f1 #formula1 #brazilgp

MISSED CHANCE George Russell was disappointed with his P2 result, believing he could have had pole if his team had not asked him to abort his lap, which he thinks could have taken him above Lando Norris. He will start the race from P7 once his grid penalty is applied and will be looking for a good start. #f1 #formula1 #brazilgp

NORRIS LOVES IT HERE Lando Norris has taken pole in Brazil for the third time in a row, and it is his first pole since Madrid, setting the best lap time before the rain fell heavily. It was a relatively subdued parc ferme as everyone remained inside their garage with at least 5 minutes left on the clock. #f1 #formula1 #brazilgp