George Russell (Mercedes) law Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race, The penultimate appointment of the 2022 calendar, the Briton offered a driving recital to win the match against two-time champion Max Verstappen and took first place on the grid for the main race this Sunday. carlos sainz He finished second on the podium completed by Lewis Hamilton, despite five penalty spots for Madrilenian’s Ferrari for replacing his Ferrari’s internal combustion engine (ICE).

Russell’s edition

Verstappen, who started second in the race, preferred medium Pirelli pulp over the predictable selection of pollen. Kevin Magnussen for the soft ones. The Dutch, who had been champions in Japan since last October 9, became the only name on the grid with him. jokewhen choosing this tire that allowed him to not overdose on 24 laps of the sprint race, despite suffering the higher speed of his competitors.

Russell attacked him from the start and Max managed to get rid of the British. Magnussen turned out great but ‘imaginary’ took only three lapsThe time it takes a Red Bull driver to warm his tires and pass the Dane like an airplane. Moreover Russell and Sainz They passed him on the first change to place themselves after leader Verstappen.

The Alonso Incident

“we have lost front wing thanks to our friend”, Fernando Alonso cried on the radio after touching his partner Stephen Ocon He had to pit on the first lap and fell into last place. Fernando’s protests escalated tensions at Alpine, with the Asturian only two races left to bid farewell after a nightmarish year.

Hamilton and Pérez were the side ‘hunting’ the realistic Magnussen after the race. fluke From yesterday’s pole position, I was trying to finish in the best position possible, considering Sunday’s grid and the valuable points this weekend could bring for Haas.

Meanwhile, Verstappen is destined to monologue It has come to the fore in the last few races, but as soon as the first DRS zone is activated, the calm is over. Russell intensified his pressure on the Dutch, who deftly defended his position in the region. The first warnings of the Britishbut gave up in the 15th round. Mercedes imposed their speed with minimal drop and Hamilton threw himself on Sainz.

withering attack

Very quickly in the final part of the race, the Madrid man launched a lightning strike to pass Verstappen, which made contact with the Madrid man and damaged his flank. Facing the problems of the champion, hamilton He also outpaced him, trying to secure the podium, leaving the two Red Bulls out, with Max and Pérez closing the ‘top five’. Leclerc had to settle for sixth place and Magnusseneighth, with the final point of the sprint.

navigate He was suspended 10 seconds for a dangerous maneuver with teammate Sebastian Vettel, and Alonso passed Ocon in a backcourt duel with the Frenchman.

This Sunday (DAZN, 19:00) long race Two Mercedes are ahead of the two Res Bulls, with Carlos Sainz in seventh and Alonso in fifteenth. “It makes me laugh, that’s what usually happens when we go out together, it’s a shame for the team,” he said. ironic Ferdinand About the time she met Ocon this year.