The FIA has explained the controversial late Virtual Safety Car period, which spoiled Max Verstappen’s pursuit of Charles Leclerc and the chance of a blockbuster finish at the Mexican Grand Prix.
Category: Formula 1
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Bearman celebrates Haas’ best result since 2018
As Oliver Bearman was crossing the finish line at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, his team in the garage celebrated. The British driver did not win the Mexican Grand Prix, nor did he make the podium, but it was a great result for him and his team.
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Piastri loses title lead, struggling to adapt to car
After losing the lead of the Formula 1 championship, Oscar Piastri said he has not been able to adapt to the way McLaren’s car has changed over the past few races.
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Catch up on chaotic Mexico GP as Norris takes championship lead
Catch up on lap-by-lap updates of the Mexico City Grand Prix as Lando Norris becomes the new leader of the F1 drivers’ championship.
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Lawson: ‘Could’ve killed’ marshals in near-miss
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson was raging after almost hitting two marshals who ran across the track at the Mexican Grand Prix.
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Aston Martin noted for minor FIA cost cap ‘breach’
Formula 1’s 10 teams all successfully obliged with the championship cost cap in 2024, the FIA has confirmed, although Aston Martin has been noted for a minor “procedural breach.”
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American Crawford joins Aston Martin as reserve
American driver Jak Crawford will be Aston Martin’s third driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season, effectively acting as reserve to Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll should either be unable to race.
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Leaving IndyCar for F2 sets Herta up for F1 — if he ever gets the call
American Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar to join Formula 2, so if the Cadillac test driver ever gets his shot in F1, he can hit the ground running.
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Norris wins in Mexico; takes championship lead
Lando Norris moved ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to lead Formula 1’s championship for the first time since April with a dominant win at an entertaining Mexico City Grand Prix.
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Podium-hungry Hamilton vows to be ‘aggressive’
Lewis Hamilton said he intends to be “aggressive” on the run down to Turn 1 at the Mexican Grand Prix as he bids to land his first podium for Ferrari.