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MEXICO MASTERCLASS: LANDO NORRIS TAKES CONTROL OF THRILLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Lando Norris dominates the Mexico GP, taking a commanding win over Charles Leclerc. The victory propels him back to the top of the F1 world championship, leading teammate Oscar Piastri by a single point.

Mexico masterclass: Lando Norris takes control of thrilling championship
Lando Norris sealed top spot on the grid for McLaren at Sunday’s Mexico City Grand Prix - AFP via Getty Images

Lando Norris easily defeated McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by one point at the Mexico Grand Prix, regaining the lead in the Formula 1 world championship.

Charles Leclerc finished second, and Max Verstappen finished last on the podium as Norris effortlessly dominated the rest of the field in his commanding McLaren.

While Piastri only started ninth, Norris had the opportunity to close the 14-point gap on him by securing his sixth pole of the season.

The primary battle was behind the poleman, but Norris was able to maintain his advantage despite the lengthy run as cars sped down to Turn 1.

Lewis Hamilton and Leclerc of Ferrari walked side by side before starting fifth. On the outside, Verstappen made it three-wide. The sole driver in the lead who started on mediums rather than softs, the Red Bull driver, ran out of space and landed on the grass in the runoff area.

Leclerc also took the lead by cutting Turn 2, but he judiciously returned the position to Norris. Verstappen lost the third back to Hamilton.

Verstappen slammed Hamilton into Turn 1 on lap six, resulting in a brief collision between the two drivers, with Verstappen crashing through the Turn 2 grass. Oliver Bearman, an opportunistic Haas rookie who had gotten off to a fast start from tenth place, picked Verstappen off as their battle continued into Turn 4, where Hamilton locked up and slid wide.
Russell lost the battle and fell to seventh place behind teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli, while Piastri momentarily overtook Yuki Tsunoda's second Red Bull before taking seventh place back.

The British driver was given a 10-second penalty after the stewards decided that Hamilton had unfairly benefited from falling off at Turn 4. Hamilton fell to the rear of the battle he was in after taking his penalty at the first pit stop around lap 24.

Leclerc, who was not in danger of finishing second until the very end of the race, was easily overtaken by Norris at the front.

Verstappen continued to use his alternate tactic on mediums, initially falling behind the other five competitors.

Bearman was able to defend against Antonelli, Russell, and Piastri and secure an unexpected podium spot as a result.

Being positioned between his teammate and a charging Piastri and still being asked to take care of his tyres infuriated Russell. The Briton finally got his request to switch places in his pursuit of Bearman after a protracted back-and-forth.

However, Piastri, who was also stranded behind the Bearman train, chose to switch to a two-stop strategy with an additional halt for softs, adding another wrinkle to that midfield struggle. Piastri made the undercut move on Antonelli to finish sixth, still clear of Bearman and Russell, but Bearman and the Mercedes cars all replied.

Verstappen stayed out and unexpectedly re-emerged in third place behind Norris and Leclerc after his competitors' two-stop worked out so well. Verstappen easily held off Bearman by 14 seconds despite being on older softs. He then turned his attention to Leclerc, who was nearing the finish of his race on slower medium tyres.

With two circuits remaining, Verstappen duly caught Leclerc, but the positions were frozen by a virtual safety car for Carlos Sainz's injured Williams. Verstappen had exhausted all of his options for overtaking by the time the VSC was pulled on the last lap.

After defeating Leclerc and Verstappen by 30 seconds, Norris secured his sixth victory of the year and took the lead in the championship for the first time in six months.

After a thrilling effort in the Haas, Bearman finished in fourth place, his career-best finish behind Leclerc and Verstappen.

On lap 60, Piastri also moved down the inside of Turn 1 to pass Russell's other Mercedes for fifth place. Mercedes reversed its position swap as a result, enabling Antonelli to pass his more seasoned teammate and finish sixth.

After his penalty eliminated him from contention, Hamilton ended in a far-off eighth place. In ninth place, Esteban Ocon capped a fantastic day for Haas, while in tenth place, Gabriel Bortoleto secured Sauber's final point.

Three drivers retired from the race, as Fernando Alonso's terrible 2025 luck persisted because of a possible brake problem. Nico Hulkenberg experienced a power problem, and Liam Lawson was forced to retire following contact on the first lap.

Verstappen is currently 36 points behind Norris, who leads Piastri by one point going into the final four races.

KIM KARDASHIAN AND LEWIS HAMILTON SPOTTED ON ROMANTIC EUROPEAN TOUR TOGETHER

Kim Kardashian and F1 star Lewis Hamilton are turning heads across Europe as insiders reveal Kim's "Russell Wilson" nickname.

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Kim and Lewis Hamilton spark a fly in London and Paris sightings

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are the latest celebrity duo making waves, and apparently, Kim’s already got a cheeky nickname for him. The two have been spotted out together in the Cotswolds, London, and Paris, just enjoying themselves and turning a few heads in the process.

Word is, Kim’s close friends are spilling a few details about this new romance. One insider claims Lewis isn’t looking to settle down right now, but Kim still has a special name for him—she calls him “her Russell Wilson”. If you know the reference, it’s a nod to NFL star Russell Wilson, who married singer Ciara after her high-profile breakup with rapper Future. Friends say Kim thinks of Lewis as a “sophisticated upgrade” from her ex, Kanye West.

Kim and Kanye—now legally known as Ye—were married from 2014 to 2021 and share four kids. Their co-parenting relationship is famously complicated.

Kim’s reportedly a bit anxious about how Kanye will react to her new thing with Lewis, considering Kanye and Lewis were friends back in the day. One source told the Mail, “They’re both cautious about Kanye’s feelings since he and Lewis go way back. Kim’s living for herself these days, but she doesn’t want to poke the bear. They know this could set Kanye off, so they’re keeping it light and just having fun for now.”

Kim and Lewis first crossed paths years ago at GQ’s 2014 Men of the Year Awards. Back then, they both showed up with their now-exes—Kim was with Ye, and Lewis was with Nicole Scherzinger.

Kanye even had Lewis over for Easter one year. He talked about it: “Lewis Hamilton’s over at my house, and we’re playing some music in my studio. We’re having Easter brunch—my wife’s family, my friends, everyone’s there. And everybody’s like, ‘What is this music?’ and I’m like, ‘It’s Lewis Hamilton’s music.’”

Since splitting from Ye, Kim’s dated Pete Davidson and moved on. Kanye’s remarried, too—this time to Australian architect Bianca Censori.

Those two have been in the headlines a lot, usually for their wild fashion choices. Things got especially wild when Bianca showed up at the Grammy Awards in a see-through gown. She arrived in a black fur coat but ditched it to reveal a sheer dress that left little to the imagination. People at the event were definitely stunned.

FERRARI SF-26 COMPLETES 121 LAPS IN HISTORIC LEWIS HAMILTON-LECLERC BARCELONA DEBUT

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc completed a "productive" 121-lap debut for the Ferrari SF-26 during 2026 testing in Barcelona.

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Lewis Hamilton delivers first verdict on Ferrari SF-26 after "challenging" rain

Ferrari kicked off its on-track work for the 2026 Formula One season with a steady first day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc split driving duties in the team’s bold new car, and the whole thing felt like the start of a new chapter.

With the 2026 rules shaking up both the chassis and the power unit, Ferrari didn’t chase lap times. They zeroed in on checking systems, making sure their data lined up, and ironing out any reliability kinks. The weather threw a few curveballs—rain, some dry patches—but even so, they got through their plan and stacked up plenty of laps.

Leclerc seemed upbeat after his first taste of the new machine. He said it felt good to get back behind the wheel and start figuring out the car, even if the focus was just on systems and not raw speed. “We came here to understand how everything works,” he said. “With the weather mixed up, today was all about checks. We finished what we set out to do, and the car did what we expected. It’s a solid start and a decent base.”

Hamilton, now officially in Ferrari red, felt the same. For him, it was a busy day—lots of on-track time, plenty of new things to get used to—but he called it productive. “We got good mileage, learnt a lot, and didn’t hit any big issues. That’s what matters with so many changes coming in. This gives us a strong platform for the next few days.”

Ferrari’s Head of Track Engineering, Matteo Togninalli, stressed how important it was just to get through the day cleanly. “Given the conditions, it went well for us,” he said. Rain or not, they racked up the laps and—most importantly—avoided any real reliability problems. That’s the top priority when you’re shaking down a brand-new car and engine.

Performance talk? Still way too early for that. Right now, Ferrari’s just learning how this new car behaves, gathering data, and building up bit by bit as the days go on—keeping their focus squarely on themselves.

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