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Verstappen races at home. More pressure?

Is the Dutch Grand Prix good for Max Verstappen? On the one hand, the Dutch driver races with the support of the fans, the 'orange wave'. But, on the other hand, the pressure is immense, and even the royal family will be in attendance. The return from the summer break could be the decisive moment for Max to try and turn things around. And, also, to define his future in...

50 years ago, the farewell to Formula 1’s longest circuit.

Nürburgring, spanning 22.8 km, made a grim exit from the Formula 1 calendar following the German GP on August 1, 1976. A horrific crash involving Niki Lauda's Ferrari brought the race to a halt and left the driver with lifelong scars. Showcasing immense resilience, Lauda made his comeback just 40 days later at Monza. The crash permanently eliminated the circuit from F1. Even before practice sessions, Lauda had issued severe...

Third place with a taste of victory for Kimi Antonelli

Lando Norris, McLaren, won the excellent Hungarian GP this Sunday (07/26), and Max Verstappen ('Driver of the Day'), Red Bull, finished 2nd. Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, took 3rd place and extended his lead over his main rivals, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. Gabriel Bortoleto had a quiet race, starting 14th and finishing 11th, failing to score points. Race organizers recorded an attendance of 310,000 people across the three days of the...

MEDICAL CARE AT THE SÃO PAULO FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX

The medical team from the Sancta Maggiore hospital, part of the Prevent Senior group, conducted on Saturday, November 1, at the Interlagos Circuit, the final rehearsal for next weekend’s race. For the eighth time, Dr. Gabriela Santos Feliciano played the role of an injured driver on the track and was transported by helicopter to the Dubai unit of the hospital responsible for the event. In practice, the doctor was placed...

The trophy of this year’s race celebrates Brazilian identity

São Paulo, October 2025 — The new trophy for 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, led by designers Mauricio Noronha and Rodrigo Brenner, and represents 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...

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...