The Brit finished in a lowly tenth place at the Brazil Grand Prix in Interlagos on Sunday after a chaotic qualifying session saw him crash out in Q1. It was his worst finish in a Grand Prix since...
JONATHAN McEVOY: Lando Norris was tetchy after losing - or, barring miracles, losing - the Formula One championship of the world to a force of nature called Max Verstappen.
JONATHAN McEVOY IN SAO PAULO: Verstappen has has been upset by recent comments from Damon Hill, the 1996 world champion and Sky pundit.
Amid lashing rain at Interlagos, the outgoing Mercedes driver failed to wrench the car under his control in Sunday morning's delayed qualifying session, crashing out in Q1.
JONATHAN MCEVOY: A few weeks ago, I asked Norris if he would like to win the championship more than remain friends with Max. He said 'yes', but did he mean it?
JONATHAN McEVOY IN SAO PAULO: A penny for the thoughts of John Elkann, president of Ferrari, who is raiding goldmines for Lewis Hamilton's services next year and the one after.
JONATHAN McEVOY IN SAO PAULO: Norris surrendered his lead at the start, twice detoured off the Interlagos track at restarts, and paid the price for what turned out to be a badly timed pit.
JONATHAN McEVOY IN SAO PAULO: A flash, and Lando Norris's dream surely died on a wet track as slippery as a chancellor's promise.
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A Lance Stroll crash meant that Verstappen was unable to complete another lap and, with the Dutchman stranded in 12th in that round, he was knocked out as only the top 10 progress.
JONATHAN MCEVOY: Pole-sitter Norris 's rain-soaked path to the world championship opened up in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix when Verstappen managed only the 12th fastest time.
Qualifying will take place at 10.30am UK time after it was postponed due to torrential rain and lightning in Sao Paulo, with the race to get started at 3.30pm.
The constructor believes the water - or another unspecified substance - has been inserted via a valve. The coolant would then help guard against degradation, and so deliver better race pace.
Oscar Piastri has proved himself the perfect team man, gifting his world championship-chasing colleague Lando Norris victory for a McLaren one-two in the Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix sprint.
Lando Norris is hoping to close the gap to Max Verstappen even further after he finished second last weekend in Mexico, while Verstappen was resigned to sixth on the back of two penalties.
The battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen has gotten pretty intense in recent months. But the tension was broken briefly on Saturday as both men broke into laughter.
Verstappen has now been hit by three punishments in two weekends - 25 seconds in all. His latest was a five-second reprimand during the sprint race at Interlagos.
JONATHAN McEVOY IN SAO PAULO: Lando Norris was given a helping hand to a crucial victory in the sprint in Brazil to narrow his world championship lead to Max Verstappen.
Horner had been under investigation for controlling behaviour towards a female employee after allegations emerged before the start of the season, which he strenuously denied.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SAO PAULO: We'll see how willing McLaren are to compromise Piastri's race to help Norris, something they have only tentatively attempted so far.
Aussie Oscar Piastri has secured pole position for the São Paulo Sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix, edging out McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the final moments
The driver is midway through a six-race audition for a spot on the Red Bull team, replacing Daniel Ricciardo on the roster at RB, which traditionally acts as a breeding ground for the parent team...
The Red Bull star is reportedly facing a five-place penalty for the Brazilian GP this weekend after two separate incidents with title rival Lando Norris in Mexico.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SAO PAULO: The Red Bull star was handed two 10-second penalties for strong-arm tactics as he and championship rival Lando Norris sparred.
It has been an eventful week for Verstappen after he was hit with a 20-second penalty during last weekend's Mexican Grand Prix following two separate incidents with his title rival Lando Norris.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Excitement is at fever pitch for the United States Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris fighting tooth and nail for the drivers' championship.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Zhou Guanyu has issued a staunch defence of his Formula 1 career, and insists that he is not approaching the end of the road - even if he is dropped by Sauber.
Verstappen is closing in on claiming a fourth Formula One world title, with the Red Bull star leading the standings from Lando Norris by 47 points with four races remaining.
Verstappen is locked in a battle with Lando Norris for the drivers world championship, looking to win his fourth title in a row with a 47-point lead and four races remaining in the season.
Alpine driver Gasly and the Prancing Horse's Leclerc are rivals on the track, but great friends off it - and they both received the same eye-opening letter from a fan.
JONATHAN McEVOY IN MEXICO CITY: Had it been another driver, it is fair to assume that Verstappen would not have been dazzled by red mist and made the dangerous move.
US Presidential nominee and current Vice President Kalama Harris said earlier this month that she has a favorite sport, and she encourages everyone to give watching it a try.
JONATHAN McEVOY IN MEXICO CITY: Verstappen acted aggressively 15 laps into the race, twice pushing McLaren's Norris off the track.
In Mexico at the weekend, Max Verstappen finished sixth in the race with Lando Norris second, while the under-pressure driver finish 17th overall - the last of the cars to finish.
JONATHAN MCEVOY, MEXICO CITY: The upshot at the end of this dramatic race was second place for Norris, who passed Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with nine laps left, and sixth for Verstappen.
Liam Lawson added insult to injury with a fiery insult delivered at more than 300kmh during Sunday's race - leaving Formula One fans equal parts thrilled and furious.
The race started in dramatic fashion with Yuki Tsunoda and Alex Albon both spinning out after an untidy start. Verstappen and Norris then engaged in a bitter fight behind leader Carlos Sainz.
Recap Mail Sport's live coverage of the 2024 Mexico Grand Prix for live the live driver standings and Lap-by-lap updates as Lando Norris chases down Max Vertsappen in the drivers championship.
With astonishing candour, Norris spoke in the build-up to Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix of how Max Verstappen is the greatest driver in the world while he is merely learning.
The British Formula One team launched a right of review action on Thursday and a meeting was convened for Friday to determine if they had significant new evidence.
Russell lost control of his Mercedes after taking too much kerb at the sweeping Turn 8, sending him crashing into the tyre barrier at the following corner.
Ollie Bearman's practice session lasted just 20 minutes as he was hit by Alex Albon in a debris-strewn crash in practice for the Mexican Grand Prix.
The 2024 Formula 1 season cruised into Texas last weekend for an action-packed US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, where Verstappen clinched a third-place podium finish.
Mathematically, the McLaren man remains in contention, though the odds are heavily stacked against him, having lost ground to the defending champion at last weekend's race in Austin.
JONATHAN MCEVOY: This is the toughest title fight Verstappen has faced because it involves a minimally six month-long rearguard action in a faltering Red Bull.
McLaren are seeking to overturn Lando Norris's controversial demotion at last weekend's US Grand Prix in a hearing before the stewards on Friday.
BEN NAGLE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS: Driving through the streets of downtown Austin on the morning of the biggest college football game of the season, the first thing you see is not Longhorns merch.
The sport has gone from strength to strength in the States following the meteoric success of Netflix series Drive to Survive, with three US races now on the calendar - Miami, Austin and Las Vegas...
Schumacher's daughter Gina tied the knot with her boyfriend Iain Bethke at the family's luxury £27m villa in Majorca at the end of September.
JONATHAN McEVOY IN AUSTIN: What you can't do is offer your title rival the freedom of Texas and expect to beat him to the most fiercely contested prize in motor racing.
Hamilton had made an impressive start to the race as he had quickly moved up to 12th place from his starting position of 17th.
The two contenders were fighting for third place in the US Grand Prix, a fierce battle that saw Verstappen defend successfully until four laps from the end.
Recap Mail Sport's live blog of the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix for the latest lap-by-lap updates and leaderboard as Lando Norris aims to further close the gap on championship leader Max Verst...
Russell reflected on social media on the 'disappointing' developments and took responsibility for pushing the upgraded car beyond its limit.
JONATHAN McEVOY: The FIA have ordered that the part be sealed from this weekend onwards, but acknowledge they have no means of checking if Red Bull have changed their car in past races.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN AUSTIN, TEXAS: The McLaren man required a little stroke of luck to achieve the feat, provided by George Russell putting his Mercedes in the wall.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN AUSTIN: The world champion bagged all eight points from the race to extend his lead to 54, arresting a slump dating back to his last win in Barcelona in June.
McLaren chief executive Zak Brown had expressed concerns that the device could have been used to adjust the car between qualifying and race when changes are not allowed.
A frustrated Oscar Piastri has been eliminated from qualifying after the first practice session at the United States GP but the Aussie F1 star can probably count his lucky stars it wasn't much wo...
Formula One is back this weekend from a season break lasting four weeks, with drivers looking to impress and plenty to play for in the final six races of the 2024 season. Among those is Hamilton.
Speaking ahead of this weekend's US Grand Prix, Red Bull motorsport adviser Marko said Norris is 'not the strongest mentally'.
JONATHAN McEVOY IN AUSTIN: Here at the Circuit of the Americas, 15 miles southeast of downtown Austin, the 24-year-old Briton faces the opportunity of a lifetime this weekend.
Schumacher, now 55, is one of the most successful Formula One drivers of all-time, winning seven world championships in his career - the most-ever alongside current star Lewis Hamilton.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN TEXAS: Alex Albon has proved a great addition to the grid, a driver of talent and verve belying his pleasant demeanour.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN AUSTIN, TEXAS: Norris, who won the last race in Singapore to narrow his deficit to Verstappen to 52 points with six rounds left, welcomed the news.
The team opted to part company with the much-loved Australian driver following his indifferent form on the track this season.
Schumacher's daughter Gina reportedly tied the knot with her boyfriend Iain Bethke at the family's luxury £27m villa in Majorca last month.
JONATHAN MCEVOY: A former Ferrari team principal, Domenicali has a year to run on his current contract. His supporters say there is no rush to re-sign and that a resolution may yet materialise.
Aussie F1 superstar Oscar Piastri could easily have been lining up on the grid for the Bathurst 1000 this weekend if a sliding doors moment had of gone a different way early in his career
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has said that the FIA were wrong to make a big story out of the Max Verstappen swearing incident.
Bearman was thrust into the spotlight earlier this year when he became the youngest Briton ever to race in an F1 Grand Prix, aged 18.
Flavio Briatore spent two decades as a team principal for Renault and Benetton, before resigning in 2009 following his involvement in race fixing for the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.
Combs was arrested last month in Manhattan following a probe into his alleged sex trafficking crimes, where he is accused of drugging and raping victims as young as nine.
David Schumacher has come out to defend his father Ralf as his feud with his ex-wife Cora continues to escalate.
The couple divorced back in 2015 after 14 years of marriage but they have been involved in a bitter row since then after Ralf came out as gay earlier this year.
The racing son of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher (inset), Mick (left), could be set to leave the sport after reportedly not being given a permanent seat in a team next season.
Ex-Formula 1 team boss and former QPR co-owner Flavio Briatore's ex-wife Elisabetta Gregoraci had previously revealed how Schumacher communicates amid his health battle.
Fernando Alonso (right) has hit out at Red Bull ace Max Verstappen (left) over public swearing, despite other F1 drivers previously supporting the reigning world champion over his language.
Ricciardo was shown the door after the Singapore Grand Prix, with the Red Bull boss, Marko, believing the 35-year-old was no longer showcasing the skills he had once shown.
Ralf Schumacher (right and inset) has reportedly been accused of lying in a television interview by his ex-wife Cora (left) after the former Formula One driver previously came out as gay.
Willi Weber, 82, was Schumacher's manager until 2012 and helped turn the eventual seven-time world champion into one of the highest-earning sports stars ever.
EXCLUSIVE BY JONATHAN MCEVOY: Mail Sport understands that F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali has concluded months of negotiation by signing with LVMH.
The teenager finished seventh on his debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, after receiving a call-up by Ferrari to replace Carlos Sainz when the Spaniard was diagnosed with appendicitis.
The sporting icon has remained hidden away from the public eye ever since his 2013 crash, with Schumacher's health journey shrouded by an almost impenetrable veil of secrecy.
The teenager had finished seventh on his debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, after receiving a call-up by Ferrari replace Carlos Sainz when the Spaniard was diagnosed with appendicitis.
Ricciardo said farewell to a 'wild and wonderful' 14-year Formula One journey after the popular Australian driver was sacked by Red Bull Racing last week.
Daniel Ricciardo's legion of fans will be excited to know that V8 Supercars bosses are targeting the recently axed Formula 1 superstar.
Lewis Hamilton stated that 'things are cool' between him and Mercedes following a costly strategy error at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Willi Weber, 82, was Schumacher's manager until 2012 and helped turn the eventual seven-time world champion into one of the highest-earning sports stars ever.
Weeks after she seemingly hard-launched a new relationship with her unidentified boyfriend on Instagram, Danica Patrick's future with the mystery man may have come into focus.
Gina, 27, tied the knot with her boyfriend Iain Bethke at the family's luxury villa in Majorca, which they bought for £27million in 2017.
Earlier this year, the team's title sponsor, Haas Automation, filed a lawsuit against Steiner, along with the publisher of his 2023 book, Ten Speed Press, for an alleged trademark infringement.
Any F1 fan with more than a passing interest in the sport knew Ricciardo was a great chance of being sacked by Red Bull this year - but the nature of his dismissal has still left racing nuts in s...
The speculation that had been raging for most of the year has become a reality now that Ricciardo has been let go after an underwhelming year by his lofty standards - and fans are lashing out.
A Formula One legend has lost his seat following a disappointing run of form. The 35-year-old had been racing in F1 since 2011 and topped the podium at eight Grand Prix during a fine career.
It comes amid the ongoing row over whether some trans women have an unfair advantage over biological women in sports because of strength and testosterone many banked up in puberty.
Prosecutors claim the chief suspect, 53, threatened to release personal videos and photos and demanded the princely sum from the Formula One legend's family.
Danica Patrick has not been afraid to enter the political arena in the past and has done so again with a six-word message to America's critics, while also endorsing a candidate for President.
The details surrounding Daniel Ricciardo's emotional lap of honour following the Singapore Grand Prix have been revealed by a photographer inside the Formula One paddock.
Russell is currently spending his third season in a Mercedes car and is seeing his ambitions of becoming a world champion tested by the garage's struggles during his career.
JONATHAN McEVOY: The triple world champion used the f-word in a televised media call, a transgression that the stewards punished by ordering him to complete F1's equivalent of community service.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SINGAPORE: Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were withdrawn from their post-race media sessions in Singapore after a fractious evening at Mercedes.
JONATHAN McEVOY IN SINGAPORE: Horner was referring to the two brushes with the barriers that Norris survived in trimming Max Verstappen's world championship advantage.
If Daniel Ricciardo has completed his last-ever F1 race in Singapore , the Aussie will be remembered for signing off with class even as the slings and arrows rained down upon him
Max Verstappen has threatened to turn his back on Formula One in the wake of his community service order for swearing.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SINGAPORE: The British driver mostly dominated from pole, never surrendering the lead in 62 laps despite two heart-stopping brushes with the wall.
While neither Ricciardo nor RB has confirmed those rumours, the 35-year-old appeared visibly upset when he spoke to F1's in-house broadcaster after the race, in which he finished 18th.
The axe is looming over RB driver Ricciardo, with reports suggesting that the popular Australian will be replaced by rookie driver Liam Lawson at the United States Grand Prix next month.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog of the 2024 Formula One Singapore Grand Prix for the latest lap-by-lap updates and leaderboard as Red Bull look to reclaim top spot in constructors championship.
Russell has impressed since joining Mercedes from Williams in 2022, coming fourth in his first year with the team and his current contract expires at the end of the 2025 season.
Aussie Daniel Ricciardo might well be preparing for his final F1 race at the Singapore Grand Prix after a disastrous qualifying session at the Marina Bay Circuit.
JONATHAN McEVOY IN SINGAPORE: The world champion, who secured second place behind pole-man Lando Norris, was venting his anger at being handed two days of 'community service'.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SINGAPORE: Lando Norris kept his world championship hopes alive by taking pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix.
The final F1 practice in Singapore was bizarrely halted due to a lizard being on the track. Marshals were required to usher the reptile to safety after it disrupted proceedings.
JONATHAN McEVOY: Max Verstappen has been sentenced to Formula One's equivalent of community service after swearing in a televised press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix.
As he was describing the design of the Ferrari cars during the pit presentation in Singapore, Kravitz tripped over his words before seemingly readying himself to attempt another take.
Max Verstappen issued a blunt two-word response after being hit with a punishment by the FIA for swearing during a televised press conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.
Red Bull have been in control of the Formula One field for the past three years, with Max Verstappen becoming a triple world champion, with the team also claiming two constructors' titles.
It'll be a big weekend for Lando Norris too, who will be keen to climb back up the leaderboard this weekend after finishing fourth in Azerbaijan last week.
JONATHAN MCEVOY: Ben Sulayem, the FIA president, made the comment in an interview calling for a clampdown on swearing over team radios.
David Croft has been slammed by sympathetic fans following a brutal question he asked other drivers about the struggling Australian star before the Singapore Grand Prix.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SINGAPORE: It would still be inexcusable hypocrisy of a journalist to condemn Verstappen too harshly for his swearing under engine-roasted pressure at 210mph.
The Australian's future is up in the air, with various reports claiming that Singapore could be his final race as Red Bull look to the future with Liam Lawson.
The three-time reigning world champions is in the midst of slump that appeared unthinkable at the start of the season, as he continued the form that saw him win 19 of 23 races in 2023.
Red Bull have made the decision to scrap a key car change that the garage were set to debut at the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix after running into an 'unforeseen' problem.
When asked by Daily Mail Australia whether the trip revealed any hidden talents that could have led to different sporting pursuits, Ricciardo went through his options.
Sergio Perez's father is in a 'stable' condition after he suffered a pre-heart attack immediately after the Mexican driver crashed at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SINGAPORE: John Watson has called on McLaren to stop prioritising Lando Norris, claiming if he should have to beat his team-mate Oscar Piastri on merit.
The 23-year-old has gone from go-karting in Melbourne's suburbs to thrilling fans in the world's biggest races as he grows his reputation as Formula One's brightest young star.
The former Williams driver, brother of seven-time world champion Michael, came out as gay in July by posting a picture of himself alongside his French business manager Etienne Bousquet-Cassagne.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN BAKU: On Saturday night, Norris qualified 17th for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the third-last place you want to be when you stand 62 points behind Verstappen.
JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAKU: Lando Norris said he was 'flying' after taking another nibble into Max Verstappen's world championship lead by finishing ahead of him in Baku.
Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez's race was ruined in the final stages of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as the pair collided.
The Australian youngster shocked Charles Leclerc with a bold move on Turn One in Baku and held onto his position amid an onslaught of attacks from the Ferrari man over a pulsating race.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN BAKU: This was billed as the latest weekend in which Lando Norris could take a giant stride in his title bid, and how he could have done but for flunking qualifying.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog of the 2024 Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix for the latest lap-by-lap updates and leaderboard as McLaren could take the lead in constructors standing in Baku.
Brookes has been a regular on Sky's Formula One coverage for over a decade and was due to take to the camera once again this weekend. However, she was an absentee from TV screens.
Lewis Hamilton will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane after Mercedes fitted a new engine ahead of the race.
The junior formula got underway on Sunday morning but was quickly red flagged when Invicta Racing's Kush Maini, Pepe Marti of Campos Racing and MP Motorsport driver Oliver Goethe collided
Aussie F1 star Oscar Piastri has qualified second for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix while teammate Lando Norris will start 17th.
JONATHAN MCEVOY: The world's 871st richest man, with an estimated fortune of $3.8billion (£2.97bn), Stroll is undeniably a tough taskmaster.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN BAKU: The Briton needs every point he can muster as he tries to overhaul defending champion Max Verstappen, whose lead stands at 62 with eight races remaining.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN BAKU: Norris launched into an impassioned defence of his world championship approach, betraying frustration at those who have doubted his mettle.
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN BAKU: Lando Norris has been granted the status of quasi-No 1 at McLaren, though he insisted on Thursday night that he doesn't want to be handed the world title.
POLE POSITION: Fedoras off to Lawrence Stroll for spending so wisely and freely in his hell-bent ambition to turn Aston Martin into Formula One's new super-team.
JONATHAN MCEVOY: Slim-set, snake-hipped, bald-pated, immaculately polite, enduringly modest, but fiercely competitive - and the highest paid boffin Formula One has ever known.
JONATHAN McEVOY: Adrian Newey will be unveiled as Aston Martin's new trophy signing, confirming Mail Sport's story that the technical boffin has joined on a £20million-a-year deal.
At the end of the 2025 season both Russell and Antonelli will be out of contract, with there being uncertainty over their futures at Mercedes.
Charles Leclerc was caught on camera crashing his £314,000 Ferrari into another vehicle while cruising around his home nation jus days after his stunning victory in the Italian GP.
Former NASCAR and IndyCar driver and current F1 presenter Danica Patrick posted a snap to social media of her kissing a mystery man.