Along with McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who finished 1-2 respectively, Hulkenberg was presented with the first-ever Formula 1 trophy made entirely from LEGO elements. For his third-place result,

Felipe Drugovich does not rule out a return to the Formula 1 paddock in 2026. The Brazilian is currently focused on his new adventure in Formula E but is keeping the door to the pinnacle of motorsport slightly ajar.

A sprint is a short race that covers 100 km -- or about one-third of a typical grand prix distance -- and lasts about 30 minutes. This shorter length encourages a more dynamic and less strategic race. Unlike a grand prix, a sprint race has no pit stops. Just flat-out, aggressive racing from start to finish.

Series leader Lando Norris grabbed his first sprint pole position of the season on Friday (local time) to keep his title hopes on track as he topped qualifying ahead of Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and his McLaren teammate and rival Oscar Piastri.

The Formula 1 driver championship battle heads to Brazil this week with McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fighting for the top spot.

Bruce McLaren’s daughter has been left “very upset” after graves belonging to the Formula One icon and other members of the McLaren team founder’s family were repeatedly vandalised.

Formula One championship leader Lando Norris struck an early blow against McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri on Friday as he led a dominant one-two in sole practice for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Colapinto will thus become the first Argentine to be on track at the start of a Formula 1 season since Gastón Mazzacane did so in the 2001 World Championship with the Prost team. Additionally, the Buenos Aires native will also be the first Argentine to make appearances in three consecutive F1 seasons since Carlos Reutemann.

Aston Martin is set to start its fourth consecutive season with the same driver pairing, as Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are both signed for the 2026 campaign. Alonso, who joined in 2023, is contracted until the end of next season and what he does beyond is currently a hot topic given the Spaniard is 44-years-old and no longer in his prime.

The professional driver and Saint Mleux have been linked since March 2023, when fans noticed the model and influencer in the background of a TikTok video taken of Leclerc at Paris Fashion Week. In May of that same year, Saint Mleux was spotted at the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, where she was an official guest with Leclerc's Ferrari team.

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