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The trophy of this year’s race celebrates Brazilian identity

The new trophy of the Formula 1 MSC Cruises São Paulo Grand Prix 2025 is a true ode to Brazilian identity. The trophy was conceived by Furf Design Studio, by designers Mauricio Noronha and Rodrigo Brenner, and translates the encounter between technology, art, and emotion, with shapes that evoke the plurality of Brazil and the national passion for motorsport. Unlike previous years, 2025 marks a very important novelty. This is...

Mexico GP ignites the São Paulo Formula 1 Grand Prix

Lando Norris won in Mexico and took the lead in the championship by 1 point. Max Verstappen reduced the gap to the new leader to 36 points. Charles Leclerc finished 2nd and Verstappen 3rd. Oliver Bearman, who finished 4th, was voted “Driver of the Day.” George Russell set the fastest lap. Gabriel Bortoleto gained 6 positions in the race and finished 10th, scoring another point. The organization recorded an attendance...

McLaren is two-time champion. Drivers’ title on the way.

McLaren’s second Constructors’ Championship in Formula 1 was the highlight of the Singapore GP. The race, with little movement, ended with a deserved victory for George Russell from pole, with Max Verstappen in 2nd and Lando Norris in 3rd. The result brought no major changes in the title fight. Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap and Fernando Alonso was voted ‘Driver of the Day’. Formula 1 now heads to the...

What a finale in Zandvoort!

The Dutch Grand Prix looked uneventful until the crashes began. It all ended with the unthinkable — Lando Norris’ car breaking down in the closing laps. Oscar Piastri came out on top, extending his lead over Norris to 34 points. Max Verstappen finished 2nd, while Isack Hadjar claimed his first-ever podium in 3rd. With merit, Hadjar was voted ‘Driver of the Day’. Gabriel Bortoleto struggled with traction and crossed the...

Zandvoort: Max Verstappen Races at Home

Formula 1 returns from the summer break this weekend at the Zandvoort circuit in the Netherlands. The race is an opportunity for a home triumph by Max Verstappen. Since its comeback to the calendar in 2021, the Dutch GP has seen three straight victories from Max and one from Lando Norris last year. The 2025 season still has 10 races ahead in the next 100 days. BandTV and BandNews FM...

Course correction: F1 on the road to 2026.

Brazil is currently beating Argentina in the F1 World Championship. Gabriel Bortoleto has not only scored more points but also earned praise and the confidence of the Sauber team. His South American counterpart, Franco Colapinto, remains the only driver on the grid yet to score and has admitted to opening talks for next season, with WEC and Indy among his options. Alpine, meanwhile, has yet to comment on the Argentine’s...

Formula 1: Brazil Returns with Bortoleto

The 2025 São Paulo Formula 1 Grand Prix, taking place on November 7, 8 and 9, will bring a new splash of color. After eight years, since Felipe Massa left the tracks, the Interlagos crowd will once again be able to wave green and yellow flags every time Gabriel Bortoleto passes by. Giant butterfly wings, a nod to Gabriel’s surname, are also expected in the grandstands. A strong contender for...

F1 World Championship 2025: Ten Races to Go

Formula 1 is on its August break and will return on August 31 in Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix. Teams are expected to adopt a more strategic approach, as the pressure to develop a competitive car for 2026 will influence the ongoing battles for both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships. In the Constructors’ Championship, teams are realistic about their chances. McLaren currently leads with 559 points, holding a 299-point...

Norris, the Victory of Strategy

Lando Norris remains in the fight for the 2025 F1 World Championship. A bold one-stop strategy secured him first place at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Oscar Piastri, with two stops, finished 2nd, and George Russell completed the podium. Pole-sitter Charles Leclerc came in 4th. Gabriel Bortoleto, voted “Driver of the Day” for the second time, achieved his best finish yet: 6th place. The organizers announced an attendance of 300,000 people...

Hungaroring, for the 40th Time

The Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix — the race that broke through the wall with socialist Europe — will celebrate its 40th edition next weekend. From Nelson Piquet’s triumph in 1986 to Oscar Piastri’s first F1 win just last year, the race at Hungaroring, on the outskirts of Budapest, has always posed a challenge with its distinctive characteristics: a narrow 4,381-metre layout (72 metres longer than Interlagos), tight corners, and...