Formula One Through the Years 🏁
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A nostalgic look back at Grand Prix results, photos & videos from #OnThisDay in World Championship history (1950-2025). Also featuring driver anniversaries. 🏴
#HappyBirthday to George Eaton, 80 today.
A member of the prominent Eaton family, he became Canada's first full-time F1 driver, driving for BRM in 11 GPs between 1969-1971. Eaton's best finish was 10th at his home race in 1970. He also raced in Can-Am & Formula A.
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A member of the prominent Eaton family, he became Canada's first full-time F1 driver, driving for BRM in 11 GPs between 1969-1971. Eaton's best finish was 10th at his home race in 1970. He also raced in Can-Am & Formula A.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:42 AM
#HappyBirthday to George Eaton, 80 today.
A member of the prominent Eaton family, he became Canada's first full-time F1 driver, driving for BRM in 11 GPs between 1969-1971. Eaton's best finish was 10th at his home race in 1970. He also raced in Can-Am & Formula A.
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A member of the prominent Eaton family, he became Canada's first full-time F1 driver, driving for BRM in 11 GPs between 1969-1971. Eaton's best finish was 10th at his home race in 1970. He also raced in Can-Am & Formula A.
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Remembering Paul Emery, born #OnThisDay in 1916.
Designer of 500cc F3 cars under the Emeryson title, Emery qualified one of his own designs for the 1956 British Grand Prix, but retired due to ignition trouble. He later designed F1 cars for ENB, & Scirocco.
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Designer of 500cc F3 cars under the Emeryson title, Emery qualified one of his own designs for the 1956 British Grand Prix, but retired due to ignition trouble. He later designed F1 cars for ENB, & Scirocco.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Remembering Paul Emery, born #OnThisDay in 1916.
Designer of 500cc F3 cars under the Emeryson title, Emery qualified one of his own designs for the 1956 British Grand Prix, but retired due to ignition trouble. He later designed F1 cars for ENB, & Scirocco.
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Designer of 500cc F3 cars under the Emeryson title, Emery qualified one of his own designs for the 1956 British Grand Prix, but retired due to ignition trouble. He later designed F1 cars for ENB, & Scirocco.
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Remembering Peter Whitehead, born #OnThisDay in 1914.
Winning the 1938 Australian Grand Prix in an ERA, Whitehead started 10 World Championship races (1950-1954), finishing 3rd at the 1950 French Grand Prix. In 1951, along with Peter Walker, he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Winning the 1938 Australian Grand Prix in an ERA, Whitehead started 10 World Championship races (1950-1954), finishing 3rd at the 1950 French Grand Prix. In 1951, along with Peter Walker, he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Remembering Peter Whitehead, born #OnThisDay in 1914.
Winning the 1938 Australian Grand Prix in an ERA, Whitehead started 10 World Championship races (1950-1954), finishing 3rd at the 1950 French Grand Prix. In 1951, along with Peter Walker, he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Winning the 1938 Australian Grand Prix in an ERA, Whitehead started 10 World Championship races (1950-1954), finishing 3rd at the 1950 French Grand Prix. In 1951, along with Peter Walker, he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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4th Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
5th Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
6th Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
7th Charles Leclerc (Sauber)
8th Romain Grosjean (Haas)
9th Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
10th Sergio Pérez (Force India)
Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 11 November 2018.
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5th Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
6th Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
7th Charles Leclerc (Sauber)
8th Romain Grosjean (Haas)
9th Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
10th Sergio Pérez (Force India)
Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 11 November 2018.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
4th Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
5th Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
6th Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
7th Charles Leclerc (Sauber)
8th Romain Grosjean (Haas)
9th Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
10th Sergio Pérez (Force India)
Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 11 November 2018.
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5th Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
6th Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
7th Charles Leclerc (Sauber)
8th Romain Grosjean (Haas)
9th Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
10th Sergio Pérez (Force India)
Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 11 November 2018.
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Victory for Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes clinch the constructors' title. Max Verstappen lost the lead after Esteban Ocon collided with him, Verstappen finishing 2nd. Kimi Räikkönen's 103rd & last F1 podium.
Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 11 November 2018.
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Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 11 November 2018.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Victory for Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes clinch the constructors' title. Max Verstappen lost the lead after Esteban Ocon collided with him, Verstappen finishing 2nd. Kimi Räikkönen's 103rd & last F1 podium.
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Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 11 November 2018.
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#OnThisDay in 2018.
Mercedes secure a 5th consecutive F1 Constructors' Championship.
At the Brazilian Grand Prix, a 1-5 finish for Lewis Hamilton & Valtteri Bottas clinched the title.
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Mercedes secure a 5th consecutive F1 Constructors' Championship.
At the Brazilian Grand Prix, a 1-5 finish for Lewis Hamilton & Valtteri Bottas clinched the title.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#OnThisDay in 2018.
Mercedes secure a 5th consecutive F1 Constructors' Championship.
At the Brazilian Grand Prix, a 1-5 finish for Lewis Hamilton & Valtteri Bottas clinched the title.
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Mercedes secure a 5th consecutive F1 Constructors' Championship.
At the Brazilian Grand Prix, a 1-5 finish for Lewis Hamilton & Valtteri Bottas clinched the title.
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Born #OnThisDay in 1937, Vittorio Brambilla's single F1 victory came at a rain-soaked Österreichring in 1975, Brambilla spinning & hitting the barrier as he crossed the line! He passed away on 26 May 2001.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Born #OnThisDay in 1937, Vittorio Brambilla's single F1 victory came at a rain-soaked Österreichring in 1975, Brambilla spinning & hitting the barrier as he crossed the line! He passed away on 26 May 2001.
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Remembering Vittorio Brambilla, born #OnThisDay in 1937.
Known as "The Monza Gorilla", Brambilla drove for March, Surtees & Alfa Romeo, taking part in 74 GPs between 1974-1980. His sole victory came at a wet 1975 Austrian GP, spinning & hitting the barrier as he crossed the line.
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Known as "The Monza Gorilla", Brambilla drove for March, Surtees & Alfa Romeo, taking part in 74 GPs between 1974-1980. His sole victory came at a wet 1975 Austrian GP, spinning & hitting the barrier as he crossed the line.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Remembering Vittorio Brambilla, born #OnThisDay in 1937.
Known as "The Monza Gorilla", Brambilla drove for March, Surtees & Alfa Romeo, taking part in 74 GPs between 1974-1980. His sole victory came at a wet 1975 Austrian GP, spinning & hitting the barrier as he crossed the line.
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Known as "The Monza Gorilla", Brambilla drove for March, Surtees & Alfa Romeo, taking part in 74 GPs between 1974-1980. His sole victory came at a wet 1975 Austrian GP, spinning & hitting the barrier as he crossed the line.
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Remembering Maria Teresa de Filippis, born #OnThisDay in 1926.
The first woman to start a World Championship Grand Prix, de Filippis raced a privateer Maserati in 3 Grand Prix during 1958, finishing 10th at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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The first woman to start a World Championship Grand Prix, de Filippis raced a privateer Maserati in 3 Grand Prix during 1958, finishing 10th at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Remembering Maria Teresa de Filippis, born #OnThisDay in 1926.
The first woman to start a World Championship Grand Prix, de Filippis raced a privateer Maserati in 3 Grand Prix during 1958, finishing 10th at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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The first woman to start a World Championship Grand Prix, de Filippis raced a privateer Maserati in 3 Grand Prix during 1958, finishing 10th at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Remembering Italian gentleman racer Piero Scotti, born #OnThisDay in 1909.
Mostly racing sports cars, Scotti came 3rd at the 1951 Mille Miglia. In 1953, he teamed up with Giuseppe Farina, winning the 12 Hours of Casablanca. Scotti drove a privateer Connaught at the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix.
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Mostly racing sports cars, Scotti came 3rd at the 1951 Mille Miglia. In 1953, he teamed up with Giuseppe Farina, winning the 12 Hours of Casablanca. Scotti drove a privateer Connaught at the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Remembering Italian gentleman racer Piero Scotti, born #OnThisDay in 1909.
Mostly racing sports cars, Scotti came 3rd at the 1951 Mille Miglia. In 1953, he teamed up with Giuseppe Farina, winning the 12 Hours of Casablanca. Scotti drove a privateer Connaught at the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix.
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Mostly racing sports cars, Scotti came 3rd at the 1951 Mille Miglia. In 1953, he teamed up with Giuseppe Farina, winning the 12 Hours of Casablanca. Scotti drove a privateer Connaught at the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix.
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At yesterday's Saõ Paulo Grand Prix, Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber-Ferrari) would crash out of his home race on the opening lap.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
At yesterday's Saõ Paulo Grand Prix, Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber-Ferrari) would crash out of his home race on the opening lap.
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Ferrari lost ground in the fight for 2nd in the Constructors' Championship. Charles Leclerc lost a tyre after getting caught up in the lap 5 incident between Oscar Piastri & Kimi Antonelli. Lewis Hamilton retired after contact with Franco Colapinto caused floor/front wing damage.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Ferrari lost ground in the fight for 2nd in the Constructors' Championship. Charles Leclerc lost a tyre after getting caught up in the lap 5 incident between Oscar Piastri & Kimi Antonelli. Lewis Hamilton retired after contact with Franco Colapinto caused floor/front wing damage.
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A barren run of 7 races without a points finish ended for Pierre Gasly. The Frenchman bringing his Alpine-Renault-A525 home in 10th position at the Saõ Paulo Grand Prix.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
A barren run of 7 races without a points finish ended for Pierre Gasly. The Frenchman bringing his Alpine-Renault-A525 home in 10th position at the Saõ Paulo Grand Prix.
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Oliver Bearman (Haas-Ferrari-VF-25) continued his impressive recent run of results, finishing a fine 6th at yesterday's Saõ Paulo Grand Prix. This being his 4th consecutive points finish. Bearman moved up to 11th in the World Championship.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Oliver Bearman (Haas-Ferrari-VF-25) continued his impressive recent run of results, finishing a fine 6th at yesterday's Saõ Paulo Grand Prix. This being his 4th consecutive points finish. Bearman moved up to 11th in the World Championship.
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Yesterday at the Saõ Paulo Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri (McLaren-Mercedes) lost further ground in the World Championship. The Australian recovered to 5th position, having been given a 10 second penalty for an early collision with Kimi Antonelli.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Yesterday at the Saõ Paulo Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri (McLaren-Mercedes) lost further ground in the World Championship. The Australian recovered to 5th position, having been given a 10 second penalty for an early collision with Kimi Antonelli.
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At Interlagos yesterday, Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Honda RBPT) kept his slim title hopes alive with a 3rd place finish at the Saõ Paulo GP, the Dutchman having started from the pit lane. Verstappen now trails points leader Lando Norris by 49 points, with 3 GPs, & 1 sprint to come.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
At Interlagos yesterday, Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Honda RBPT) kept his slim title hopes alive with a 3rd place finish at the Saõ Paulo GP, the Dutchman having started from the pit lane. Verstappen now trails points leader Lando Norris by 49 points, with 3 GPs, & 1 sprint to come.
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At Interlagos yesterday, having achieved his first Grand Prix front row (2nd) grid spot, Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes F1 W16) held off a charging Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Honda RBPT-RB21) for 2nd position & his best Grand Prix result so far.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
At Interlagos yesterday, having achieved his first Grand Prix front row (2nd) grid spot, Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes F1 W16) held off a charging Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Honda RBPT-RB21) for 2nd position & his best Grand Prix result so far.
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McLaren's Lando Norris gave his World Championship prospects a sizeable boost with victory at yesterday's Saõ Paulo Grand Prix, his 7th win of the season. Norris extended his World Championship lead over teammate Oscar Piastri to 24 points, with 3 Grand Prix, & 1 sprint left.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
McLaren's Lando Norris gave his World Championship prospects a sizeable boost with victory at yesterday's Saõ Paulo Grand Prix, his 7th win of the season. Norris extended his World Championship lead over teammate Oscar Piastri to 24 points, with 3 Grand Prix, & 1 sprint left.
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#HappyBirthday to New Zealand's Brendon Hartley, 36 today.
Racing for Toro Rosso in 25 GPs (2017-2018), Hartley achieved 3 points finishes, with 9th at the 2018 US GP his best result. He had won 4 World Endurance Championships, and is a 3-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner.
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Racing for Toro Rosso in 25 GPs (2017-2018), Hartley achieved 3 points finishes, with 9th at the 2018 US GP his best result. He had won 4 World Endurance Championships, and is a 3-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
#HappyBirthday to New Zealand's Brendon Hartley, 36 today.
Racing for Toro Rosso in 25 GPs (2017-2018), Hartley achieved 3 points finishes, with 9th at the 2018 US GP his best result. He had won 4 World Endurance Championships, and is a 3-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner.
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Racing for Toro Rosso in 25 GPs (2017-2018), Hartley achieved 3 points finishes, with 9th at the 2018 US GP his best result. He had won 4 World Endurance Championships, and is a 3-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner.
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#HappyBirthday to Eddie Irvine, 60 today.
Dominated British FF1600 (1987)
British F3 frontrunner (1988)
International F3000/Japanese F3000 (1989-1993), 1993 Japanese F3000 runner-up
1992 Hours of Le Mans runner-up
F1 (145 starts) 1993-2002, 4 GP wins, 1999 World Championship runner-up
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Dominated British FF1600 (1987)
British F3 frontrunner (1988)
International F3000/Japanese F3000 (1989-1993), 1993 Japanese F3000 runner-up
1992 Hours of Le Mans runner-up
F1 (145 starts) 1993-2002, 4 GP wins, 1999 World Championship runner-up
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November 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
#HappyBirthday to Eddie Irvine, 60 today.
Dominated British FF1600 (1987)
British F3 frontrunner (1988)
International F3000/Japanese F3000 (1989-1993), 1993 Japanese F3000 runner-up
1992 Hours of Le Mans runner-up
F1 (145 starts) 1993-2002, 4 GP wins, 1999 World Championship runner-up
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Dominated British FF1600 (1987)
British F3 frontrunner (1988)
International F3000/Japanese F3000 (1989-1993), 1993 Japanese F3000 runner-up
1992 Hours of Le Mans runner-up
F1 (145 starts) 1993-2002, 4 GP wins, 1999 World Championship runner-up
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Remembering Italian-born Belgian Lucien Bianchi, born #OnThisDay in 1934.
Great-uncle of the late Jules Bianchi, Lucien Bianchi started 17 Grand Prix (1960-1968), finishing 3rd at Monaco in 1968. That same year, he partnered Pedro Rodriguez to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Great-uncle of the late Jules Bianchi, Lucien Bianchi started 17 Grand Prix (1960-1968), finishing 3rd at Monaco in 1968. That same year, he partnered Pedro Rodriguez to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Remembering Italian-born Belgian Lucien Bianchi, born #OnThisDay in 1934.
Great-uncle of the late Jules Bianchi, Lucien Bianchi started 17 Grand Prix (1960-1968), finishing 3rd at Monaco in 1968. That same year, he partnered Pedro Rodriguez to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Great-uncle of the late Jules Bianchi, Lucien Bianchi started 17 Grand Prix (1960-1968), finishing 3rd at Monaco in 1968. That same year, he partnered Pedro Rodriguez to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Remembering Óscar González, born #OnThisDay in 1923.
González shared, with Alberto Uría, the 6th placed Maserati at the 1956 Argentine GP, his only World Championship appearance. He raced touring cars for many years in his native Uruguay. González also competed in Uruguayan F3.
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González shared, with Alberto Uría, the 6th placed Maserati at the 1956 Argentine GP, his only World Championship appearance. He raced touring cars for many years in his native Uruguay. González also competed in Uruguayan F3.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Remembering Óscar González, born #OnThisDay in 1923.
González shared, with Alberto Uría, the 6th placed Maserati at the 1956 Argentine GP, his only World Championship appearance. He raced touring cars for many years in his native Uruguay. González also competed in Uruguayan F3.
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González shared, with Alberto Uría, the 6th placed Maserati at the 1956 Argentine GP, his only World Championship appearance. He raced touring cars for many years in his native Uruguay. González also competed in Uruguayan F3.
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4th George Russell (Mercedes)
5th Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
6th Oliver Bearman (Haas)
7th Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
8th Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
9th Nico Hülkenberg (Kick Sauber)
10th Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
Saõ Paulo Grand Prix, Interlagos, 9 November 2025.
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5th Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
6th Oliver Bearman (Haas)
7th Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
8th Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
9th Nico Hülkenberg (Kick Sauber)
10th Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
Saõ Paulo Grand Prix, Interlagos, 9 November 2025.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Lando Norris converted pole position into victory at the Saõ Paulo Grand Prix, opening up a 24 point lead at the top of the World Championship. Kimi Antonelli (2nd) achieved his best F1 result so far. Max Verstappen charged from the pit lane to 3rd.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Lando Norris converted pole position into victory at the Saõ Paulo Grand Prix, opening up a 24 point lead at the top of the World Championship. Kimi Antonelli (2nd) achieved his best F1 result so far. Max Verstappen charged from the pit lane to 3rd.
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4th Jenson Button (McLaren)
5th Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
6th Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
7th Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari)
8th Nico Hülkenberg (Force India)
9th Kevin Magnussen (McLaren)
10th Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 9 November 2014.
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5th Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
6th Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
7th Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari)
8th Nico Hülkenberg (Force India)
9th Kevin Magnussen (McLaren)
10th Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 9 November 2014.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
4th Jenson Button (McLaren)
5th Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
6th Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
7th Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari)
8th Nico Hülkenberg (Force India)
9th Kevin Magnussen (McLaren)
10th Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 9 November 2014.
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5th Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
6th Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
7th Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari)
8th Nico Hülkenberg (Force India)
9th Kevin Magnussen (McLaren)
10th Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 9 November 2014.
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