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« All the Signs Went Red »: Verstappen Calls Spanish GP Clash His « Only Criticism » of 2025

Max Verstappen is fighting for his championship life in Las Vegas, but he’s looking back at one moment with regret. He has identified his collision with George Russell in Spain as the « only point of criticism » in his 2025 campaign, an incident where « all the signs went red. »

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Toto Wolff in Talks to Sell Mercedes F1 Stake at Record $6 Billion Valuation

Toto Wolff, the highly successful team principal and CEO of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, is reportedly in advanced talks to sell a small part of his one-third ownership stake. The proposed deal values the team at a staggering $6 billion, reflecting the sport’s booming popularity, with CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz identified as the potential buyer.

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Russell Foresees Overtaking in « Obscure Places » with F1’s 2026 Rules

Mercedes driver George Russell is bullish about Formula 1’s 2026 technical revolution, predicting that the new era of cars will not only improve racing but also lead to overtakes in « obscure locations » never seen before, thanks to a complete overhaul of power units and aerodynamics.

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Explained: Why Oscar Piastri Was Penalized for Antonelli Clash at São Paulo GP

Oscar Piastri’s hopes for a strong finish at the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix were dashed by a time penalty following a dramatic clash with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli. We explain the stewards’ decision.

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2025 Brazilian GP Race Results: Norris Wins, Verstappen’s Epic Podium Comeback

Lando Norris dominated the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix, extending his F1 championship lead after a dramatic race that saw Max Verstappen charge from the pitlane to the podium and title rival Oscar Piastri hit with a penalty.

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Norris Storms to Pole in Brazil as Verstappen Suffers Shock Q1 Exit

Lando Norris secured a crucial pole position for the São Paulo Grand Prix, while championship rival Max Verstappen was sensationally knocked out in Q1 and will start from 16th.

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Norris Holds Off Antonelli to Win São Paulo Sprint as Piastri Crashes Out

Lando Norris masterfully managed a wet-to-dry sprint race to claim victory at Interlagos, but the story of the day was the intense battle with rookie Kimi Antonelli and a dramatic crash for championship rival Oscar Piastri.

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Verstappen Slams “Simply Rubbish” P6 in Thursday Sprint Qualifying as Standings Leader Norris Takes Pole

Max Verstappen fumed at his “simply rubbish” sixth-place effort in Thursday’s Sprint qualifying as McLaren’s Lando Norris—current championship leader—snatched pole on 7 Nov.

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Bottas drives Mercedes W16 on 2026 Pirelli tyres in Mexico

Valtteri Bottas completed 112 laps in a Mercedes W16 fitted with 2026-spec Pirelli tyres at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, logging 693 km alongside team-mate Frederik Vesti. Stake Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto added 585 km on Tuesday, giving Pirelli 1 278 km of crucial data before the December 9 Abu Dhabi collective test that will lock in the narrower front and rear slick dimensions for the new-regulation era.

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