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MotoGP’s race on Sunday at Goiânia delivered exactly the kind of unpredictability that had defined the entire weekend. From delays to changing conditions, Sunday’s race at the Autódromo Ayrton Senna was shaped before the lights even went out. Last-Minute Changes To The Race Distance Just moments before the start, the race saw a late change.…
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MotoGP’s return to Goiânia is officially underway — and Friday delivered everything from delays and mixed conditions to surprise names at the top. Back at the Autódromo Ayrton Senna for the first time in 22 years, the paddock was immediately met with disruption. Heavy rain earlier in the day flooded parts of the circuit, forcing…
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When it comes to beloved Formula 1 circuits, it’s hard to get much better than Interlagos. The spiritual home of the Brazilian Grand Prix has given F1 some of its most memorable races, and with this year’s championship battle hanging in the balance, 2025 could well add to that number. The 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix…
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At the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix, victory tasted even sweeter as Senna won in front of his home crowd for the very first time. About The Brazilian Grand Prix The Brazilian Grand Prix was first held in 1972, albeit as a non-championship race. From 1973 onwards, it has formed part of the Formula 1 World…
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Meet the first Brazilian to race full time in Formula One since 2017 as Bortoleto follows in the footsteps of Fittipaldi and Senna. Starting Out You may be familiar with the name and what he has achieved so far in his career but who is Gabriel Bortoleto? Born in São Paolo in 2004, Gabriel Bortoleto…
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Better known as Interlagos, the Autódromo José Carlos Pace is a firm favourite amongst Formula 1 fans. We take a look at the history of this iconic racing circuit. Circuit Stats Track Length 4.309 km Number of Laps 71 Race Lap Record 1:10.540 (Valtteri Bottas – 2018) Qualifying Lap Record 1:07.281 (Lewis Hamilton – 2018)…
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In the Hamilton VS Piquet battle, Lewis Hamilton is finally getting justice. Justice in the form of £780,000. Three time world champion Piquet used a derogatory term in an interview that was given in November last year when speaking about the 2021 British GP. And now, he is finally being made to pay. And a…
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Kevin Magnussen takes his first career pole and Haas’ first pole on the rainy Brazilian circuit.
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As we head towards Interlagos this weekend, it only seems right to look back at a true icon of not only the sport, but the country of Brazil. Someone whose name is shared with those famous first two corners, and whose generosity would be remembered for generations to come. Aryton Senna. When Aryton Senna was…
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Earlier this week it was confirmed and Lewis Hamilton collected his honorary citizenship for Brazil. Today he has been out in the community of Rio De Janerio with local school children making soap box carts and racing them. It really looks like Lewis Hamilton is embracing his new found citizenship. In response to becoming officially…
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With the Brazilian Grand Prix coming this weekend, Seven time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton received his honorary citizenship at Brazil’s congress chamber in Brasilia. First promised late last year, On Monday, Sir Lewis Hamilton finally made it official and became an Honorary Citizen of Brazil. It is clear that he loves racing in…
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Nelson Piquet is once again in the limelight for something he has said on social media. This time for “alleged incitation to violence and for stimulating rifts between the military and other branches of power”. The three time World Champion Nelson Piquet is an outspoken supporter of Jair Bolsonaro who held the office of President…
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Charles LeClerc has taken back to back poles in Baku. The Monegasque put in an absolutely scintillating lap in the dying seconds of Q3 to storm to pole position on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Just behind him is the rejuvenated Sergio Perez. The Mexican Defence minister put in some brilliant laps to take…
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It is official, Lewis Hamilton has officially been recognised and awarded Citizenship of Brazil. Which means he is now both British and an honorary Brazilian. Wonderful news for the 7 time World Champion, who recognises Brazilian F1 legend Ayrton Senna amongst his greatest Heroes.
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It has been reported that ex Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has been arrested in Brazil for boarding a flight to Switzerland, while illegally carrying a firearm. He has paid bail and has been released and allowed to travel to Switzerland. The LW Seecamp .32 gun was found by police while X-ray scanning his luggage.…