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Kimi Antonelli explains rejection of F1 champion tradition as Charles Leclerc defends Lewis Hamilton attack - RacingNews365 Review

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Kimi Antonelli has explained his decision to reject the chance to use car #1 for his 2027 F1 title defence.

Read more: Kimi Antonelli explains decision to reject F1 title holder privilege

Charles Leclerc fires back after intense Lewis Hamilton spat

Charles Leclerc does not believe his race-defining clash with Lewis Hamilton on the first lap of the Mexico City Grand Prix will be "much of a talking point" internally at Ferrari.

Read more: Charles Leclerc fires back after intense Lewis Hamilton spat

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'Broken' George Russell defended for unauthorised F1 absence: 'It was a step too far'

Martin Brundle has supported George Russell skipping his FIA-mandated media duties after Kimi Antonelli clinched the F1 drivers' championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Read more: 'Broken' George Russell defended for unauthorised F1 absence: 'It was a step too far'

Who is Rafael Camara? The F1 rookie set for baptism of fire

Rafael Camara will make his F1 race debut this weekend at his home grand prix in Sao Paulo, with Haas confirming the Brazilian will replace Esteban Ocon for the remainder of the Interlagos weekend alongside Oliver Bearman.

Read more: Who is Rafael Camara? The F1 rookie set for baptism of fire

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Thunderstorms threaten in ominous 2026 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix weather forecast

Formula 1 could face a wet and unpredictable weekend at the São Paulo Grand Prix, with thunderstorms and rain forecast across all three days of running at Interlagos.

Read more: Thunderstorms threaten in ominous 2026 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix weather forecast

Charles Leclerc becomes a father as birth of baby announced

Charles Leclerc has announced the birth of his first child, a daughter named Bianca, with his wife, Alexandra.

Read more: Charles Leclerc becomes a father as birth of baby announced

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