Sunday’s fast-paced F1 news round-up includes former Ferrari star Rubens Barrichello being crowned champion in NASCAR Brazil as Mercedes George Russell opens up after repaying a £1.5million debt to his parents.

Let’s fly through the day’s main F1 headlines at the speed of light…

Former Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichello crowned NASCAR Brazil champion

Former Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichello has clinched the NASCAR Brazil Series title after winning the sixth round of the 2025 season in his hometown of Sao Paulo.

It sees the 53-year-old crowned champion in his rookie season in the category, almost 15 years after the end of his F1 career.

Barrichello’s final F1 appearance came with Williams at the 2011 season finale at Interlagos.

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