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Lando Norris takes Miami GP sprint pole to deny Mercedes for first time in 2026

Lando Norris takes Miami GP sprint pole to deny Mercedes for first time in 2026

Published by Sam Flores

It has been a long time, hasn’t it? With the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races, F1 has had an enforced and unexpected spring break after just three rounds of the new regulation set. But here we are, back in Miami for a sprint weekend, with some tweaks to the regulations. Without going into too much detail – and the new regulations are so detailed that it beggars belief – there will, of course, be hope that the tweaks make for better, more sensible racing as well as bringing some of the challengers close to leaders Mercedes. Hard to say if that has happened on the basis of one (albeit extended) practice session in Miami, but there were some fairly promising signs. Charles Leclerc was fastest for Ferrari ahead of Max Verstappen in the Red Bull, nearly 0.3sec behind, followed by Oscar Piastri, Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton and then the lead Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli. George Russell, who is hoping to overturn the Italian’s championship advantage this weekend, was sixth, only marginally behind …

Meet F1’s WAGs! Inside the love lives of Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc

Meet F1’s WAGs! Inside the love lives of Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc

Published by Daniella Wilson

Formula 1 has returned with a whole host of new regulations. Last year’s season saw Lando Norris clinch his first championship by just two points, fending off competition from the likes of Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. While the high demands of racing across the globe might seem antithetical to a relationship, many drivers have been able to find love, with Charles Leclerc recently hitting the headlines after marrying his long-time girlfriend, Alexandra Saint-Mleux in a private ceremony. Meanwhile, other drivers on the grid have started their own families, with the likes of four-time world champion Max Verstappen sharing a daughter with his girlfriend, Kelly. Keep scrolling to meet the WAGs of F1… © Getty Images Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton hasn’t addressed his relationship status, but it’s believed that the seven-time world champion is dating Kim Kardashian. A source told HELLO! that the couple started seeing each other after meeting at an Aspen New Year’s party. “Lewis was there with three of his friends and some of his team members, but …

Lando Norris on beating his ‘Netflix nerves’ ahead of TV show return

Lando Norris on beating his ‘Netflix nerves’ ahead of TV show return

Published by Daniella Wilson

Lando Norris knows all about life in the fast lane, driving at speeds of more than 200mph and racing against the world’s fastest drivers, but he takes it all in his stride. Then again, he is the Formula One world champion.  Yet there is one aspect of his high-profile Grand Prix career that still tests Lando’s calm self-assurance: seeing himself on screen. “I hate watching myself,” he admits in advance of the latest season of Netflix’s global phenomenon Formula 1: Drive to Survive. “I don’t really watch it.” © Dan MullanLando Norris at a Drivers Press Conference ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit He doesn’t mind the nerves that accompany a race day, saying, “I have confidence in them because it’s my job”, and he is happy to analyse his performance on the track.  However, the “stupid stuff” that might slip out during an interview for the documentary provides a completely different kind of anxiety. “I don’t feel great and I’m not a natural in front of the camera, …

First F1 title is Lando Norris’ to lose after dominant Brazil GP

First F1 title is Lando Norris’ to lose after dominant Brazil GP

Published by skeptic

Verstappen took full advantage of the chaos. A slow puncture forced him to stop early in the race, switching from hard tyres to mediums. But he made it work for him, surging through the field on the favoured compound. By lap 18 he was in the top 10. And by the time Norris pitted at the end of lap 30, Verstappen was up to fourth. At one stage it looked as if he might even be able to fight Norris for the win. But he eventually had to stop, bolting on a set of soft tyres which set up a grandstand finish as he used his fresh rubber to pick off first George Russell and very nearly Antonelli too. Up ahead, Norris eased to victory by 10 seconds. The 25-year-old now has one hand on the title. Not that he will admit it. “It was a great win but to be honest seeing how quick Max was today, I’m pretty disappointed we weren’t quicker,” he said. “That is where my mind is at the minute, …