Norris wins wet São Paulo GP as Mercedes clinch Constructors’ title

McLaren’s Lando Norris beat Max Verstappen to win a gripping Sao Paulo Grand Prix in which new world champion Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes team-mate George Russell both made critical mistakes in difficult conditions. Norris, who started from pole, lost the lead to Antonelli at the start and dropped back when the track was wet. After reclaiming first place, Norris dominated through a late shower of rain which required a switch back to wet-weather tyres to take his first win since the Dutch Grand Prix.

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Norris takes pole in dramatic rain-delayed São Paulo qualifying

McLaren’s Lando Norris took 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. Norris beat fellow Briton George Russell by 0.204 seconds, and the Mercedes driver was fuming that he could have been faster had he not been told by his engineer to abort a faster lap before the rain became heavier. In any case, Russell has a five-place grid penalty for exceeding his permitted number of engine parts, promoting team-mate and new world champion Kimi Antonelli to second.

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1980 Formula 1 World Champion Alan Jones dies aged 80

Alan Jones, the last Australian and first Williams driver to win the Formula 1 world title, has died at the age of 80. Jones raced in F1 between 1975 and 1986, winning the title in 1980 to become the first of Williams’ seven world champions. Jones, who turned 80 on Monday, won 12 grands prix in his career and raced competitively in other formats until 2002.

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Rafael Camara to replace Ocon for remainder of 2026 season

Haas has confirmed Esteban Ocon will not return to drive for them. Rafael Camara, who was due to make his Formula 1 debut for the team next year, will take over Ocon’s car from this weekend’s round in Brazil. Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has not explained the team’s reasons for dropping Ocon.

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Xabi Alonso appointed as new Real Madrid manager

Real Madrid have appointed their former midfielder Xabi Alonso as manager on a three-year deal. Alonso, who made 236 appearances for Real Madrid as a player, announced earlier this month that he would leave his role as Bayer Leverkusen boss at the end of the season. Former Liverpool and Spain midfielder Alonso, who has signed a deal running until 30 June 2028, succeeds Carlo Ancelotti.

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