Mercedes star hit with Brazil GP penalty as Qatar GP track issues military attack instructions - F1 News Today

Mercedes F1 star George Russell has been hit with another grid penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix, the FIA has confirmed.

With just four scheduled grands prix to go, it is the time of the campaign when we see drivers regularly exceeding the number of power unit components that they are allowed, with Russell set to be the latest to do so this weekend.

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Qatar GP track issues shelter instructions in case of military attack ahead of F1 weekend

A motorsport journalist has shared a document on X detailing emergency shelters and safety protocols for the MotoGP race weekend at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar.

According to Mat Oxley, these instructions would also apply in the event of an attack during the Formula 1 Grand Prix, scheduled to take place at the same circuit from November 27 to 29.

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F1 Results Today: Brazilian Grand Prix practice times and positions from Interlagos

Kimi Antonelli laid down an impressive marker in the second hour of free practice at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Friday, setting the day's fastest lap time by a quarter of a second.

In what is expected to be a weather-affected weekend in Sao Paulo, Friday's running remained dry, with the track improving as the day went on and teams laid down more rubber.

Lando Norris looks to have reasonable pace this weekend too, setting the second fastest time in FP2 after pipping the sport's newest champion earlier in the day in FP1.

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Max Verstappen reacts to Toto Wolff's comments on the era of selfish and 'moaning' drivers ending in F1

Max Verstappen has responded to claims from Toto Wolff that the era for F1 drivers who complain and put themselves before the team has come to an end.

Following Kimi Antonelli's championship win at the Mexican Grand Prix last weekend, Toto Wolff was full of praise for the Italian for his conduct at Mercedes since replacing seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton as a teenager in 2025.

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Honda take immediate action on F1 power unit after Aston Martin disaster

Honda F1 boss Shintaro Orihara has delivered some positive news for Aston Martin heading into the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend.

The struggling team had a dreadful weekend last time out in Mexico City, with both of their cars parked up inside five laps with matching engine problems – one halting out on track, and the other making it back to the pits.

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Racing Bulls issue statement on future of F1 team principal Alan Permane

Alan Permane has signed a long-term contract extension with Racing Bulls after an excellent first full season with the team.

The British motorsport veteran will continue as team principal and co sporting CEO through to the end of the 2031 season with the sister team of Red Bull, the team have announced.

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