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Norris clinches pole in rain-affected Sao Paolo Qualifying

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-11-07 20:43
Lando Norris sealed his third consecutive pole position at Interlagos as he thrived in the wet Qualifying session.

Norris takes pole in rain-delayed qualifying

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sat, 2026-11-07 20:33
McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in a wet qualifying session at Interlagos delayed by nearly an hour and a half for heavy rain.

F1 Brazilian GP: Lando Norris takes pole in soaking wet qualifying

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-11-07 20:32
McLaren's Lando Norris has claimed pole in a wet qualifying session at Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix, beating George Russell on a treacherous Interlagos circuit.
In a challenging session that was red-flagged by over an hour due to heavy rain and standing water, Norris topped the final Q3 shootout with a 1m27.470s lap on the intermediate tyres, pipping Mercedes' Russell by two ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff explains the emotional Mercedes factory email leaked online

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-11-07 20:32
Securing a Formula 1 world championship triggers a lot of emotions, and, usually, a lot of champagne. But for Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, Kimi Antonelli's historic title win in Mexico City triggered a sudden urge to write an incredibly long essay to his staff.
During the Free Practice 3 broadcast at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Sky Sports F1 presenter Simon Lazenby brought up a rather ...Keep reading

Jorge Martin on sprint battle with Marc Marquez as rival's airbag deployed: 'It was now or never!'

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-11-07 20:15
Jorge Martin was a deeply satisfied rider after his startling ride to third place in the Qatar MotoGP sprint race on Saturday evening - an effort that drew praise from those he battled. 
Less comfortable with his fractured wrist on Saturday than he had been on Friday, the Spaniard managed to overdeliver in the sprint after qualifying a disappointing 11th.
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Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi disagree on Qatar MotoGP sprint clash

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-11-07 19:17
Marc Marquez says his clash with Marco Bezzecchi in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday was down to Bezzecchi misjudging his own speed - but his MotoGP rival disagrees. 
The pair made contact at Turn 1 on the fourth lap as they disputed the lead of the race, with Bezzecchi crashing out. Marquez survived the incident - despite his airbag deploying - and went on to shake off Jorge ...Keep reading

Ferrari hails "emotional" Monza pole in final WEC race for 499P

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-11-07 19:01
Antonio Fuoco scored an emotional pole for Ferrari in the Monza 6 Hours, which will not only bring the 2026 World Endurance Championship to a close on Sunday but also mark the final outing for the 499P in its current specification.
The V6-powered LMH will undergo a major upgrade package next year, giving Fuoco the distinction of having secured pole position for the car's debut at Sebring in ...Keep reading

Toyota fears “big gap” to rivals in Monza WEC after worst qualifying of 2026

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-11-07 18:40
Ryo Hirakawa is unsure whether even bold strategic calls will be enough to propel Toyota towards the front in the World Endurance Championship's Monza finale after a difficult qualifying session.
Hirakawa admitted the Japanese manufacturer was simply “too slow” after the two TR010 Hybrids ended up 15th and 16th on the grid for Sunday’s race, only ahead of the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 of Dries ...Keep reading

John Hunter Nemechek gets a winning car and Haas gets a B2B opportunity

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-11-07 18:35
There were options for John Hunter Nemechek to remain in the NASCAR Cup Series in some capacity after his surprise dismissal from Legacy Motor Club but he is more focused on winning races right now.
Thus, his joining Haas Factory Team for the 2027 O’Reilly Series championship, in a move that checks a lot of boxes for every party involved.
It’s been kind of a turbulent year for the ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff doesn’t think Kimi Antonelli “would have lasted in other teams”

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-11-07 18:35
Formula 1 is a vicious meat grinder for young talent. If a rookie doesn't perform immediately, there is usually a very short leash before a team principal shows them the door.
For Mercedes, taking a massive gamble on teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton was the ultimate risk. And as team boss Toto Wolff freely admits, there was a dark stretch during the Italian's 2025 rookie ...Keep reading

Francesco Bagnaia out of Qatar Grand Prix with fractures in right foot

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-11-07 18:28
Two-time MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia has picked up two fractures in his right foot following his frightening accident during the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday. 
The injury will prevent him from taking part in Sunday's Qatar GP at the very least, with the remainder of the season in doubt as the possibility of surgery is assessed. 
Bagnaia was pitched high into the ...Keep reading

LIVE COVERAGE: Qualifying for the Sao Paulo GP

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-11-07 17:33
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.

Hamilton set for further grid penalty in Sao Paulo

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-11-07 17:33
Lewis Hamilton is set to start the Sao Paulo Grand Prix from the back of the grid as the Ferrari driver serves more grid penalties.

Verstappen beats Antonelli and Norris in Sao Paulo FP3

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-11-07 17:33
Max Verstappen finished fastest in Free Practice 3 ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver beating Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris to the top of the leaderboard.

Hamilton, Leclerc and Verstappen set for Brazil grid drops

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-11-07 17:33
Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen will take grid drops at this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix after Ferrari and Red Bull changed power unit components within their cars.

F1 to race in Sao Paulo through to 2035 following new deal

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-11-07 17:33
A new agreement will see Brazil’s renowned Interlagos circuit remain on the Formula 1 calendar through 2035.

Lewis Hamilton set for new penalty, will start F1 Brazilian GP from back of grid

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-11-07 17:30
Lewis Hamilton will have to start Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid, Ferrari has announced.
Hamilton was given his fifth internal combustion engine of the season on Saturday morning, landing a 10-place grid drop as he was exceeding his quota for the first time.
However, the seven-time world champion endured a troubled Free Practice 3 session. He reported “strange ...Keep reading

Hamilton & Verstappen to start from back in Brazil

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sat, 2026-11-07 17:24
Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will all have grid penalties at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: Marc Marquez wins thrilling sprint as Jorge Martin fights to third

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-11-07 16:51
Marc Marquez emerged victorious from a MotoGP sprint race in Qatar after a controversial clash with Marco Bezzecchi which took the Italian out of the title fight.
Jorge Martin put in a spectacular effort to ride to third place despite a broken wrist, but could not prevent Marquez from lining up a shot at sealing the crown on Sunday. 
The factory Ducati rider will need to win the Qatar GP on ...Keep reading

Fred Vasseur personally contributed $1m to Esteban Ocon’s first F1 drive

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-11-07 16:43
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed Fred Vasseur personally contributed one million dollars to fund Esteban Ocon’s half-season at the Manor Formula 1 team in 2016.
Ocon joined Mercedes’ young-driver programme ahead of the 2015 GP3 season, claiming the title in remarkable fashion with 14 podiums in 18 races – including a string of nine consecutive second-place finishes – with ...Keep reading

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