Lando Norris tightened his grip on the 2025 title fight with a controlled win in Sao Paulo, while Max Verstappen delivered one of the drives of the season with a podium from a pit lane start. Yuki Tsunoda’s race collapsed under two penalties.
Lewis Hamilton missed Q3 for the second straight day in Sao Paulo, blaming tyre warm up issues and acknowledging he sees little chance of a turnaround in the race.
Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda were both knocked out in Q1 at Interlagos, marking Red Bull’s first double elimination in nearly two decades and raising new pressure in the title fight.
Lewis Hamilton received a reprimand for failing to reduce speed under double yellow flags during sprint qualifying in Sao Paulo. The FIA ruled that while he did not slow sufficiently, the short reaction window justified avoiding a grid penalty.
Max Verstappen targets another emotional victory at Interlagos while Yuki Tsunoda enters the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with confidence in his race pace and a chance to strengthen his future with Red Bull. With rain expected and a sprint format in play, both drivers see opportunity in the chaos.
Liam Lawson has listed his custom 300-horsepower Subaru Forester for auction to support I AM HOPE, a New Zealand youth mental health charity. The car, rebuilt from his first personal vehicle, includes a complete engine overhaul and extensive modifications. The auction ends on November 7 during Gumboot Friday.
Lando Norris delivered a masterclass in control at the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, leading from start to finish to claim victory and the championship lead. McLaren’s flawless strategy and Norris’s precision left Ferrari and Red Bull battling for scraps in a race that saw Yuki Tsunoda lose out after a slow pit stop.
Jenson Button offered a measured take on the US GP clash between Oliver Bearman and Yuki Tsunoda. He sided with Bearman on Turn 15, criticized early braking by Tsunoda, but also praised Bearman’s aggressive Turn 1 move. Despite controversy, Tsunoda scored points, showing mental maturity under pressure.
