The final sprint race of the Formula 1 season, held this Saturday at the Interlagos circuit in Brazil, has little history. Max VerstappenThe most critical team on the grid, but also the most effective in this format, won a comfortable victory after a great start. Lando NorrisThe pilot, who started on pole position, did not have the opportunity to defend himself against the attack of the three-time champion, who was now limited to managing his advantage in the next 24 laps.
George Russell, one year ago Brazil Mercedes’ only victory of the season surprised Sergio PereHe had a great start, although the Mexican driver responded as soon as he activated DRS in his Red Bull. For Checo, who played second with Lewis HamiltonEven the points awarded by the sprint can make a difference at the end of the course, and that’s why they worked hard to leave the two Mercedes behind.
Carlos Sainz gained a position to compete in the race from eighth place. Fernando Alonso, who started from the 15th place at the back following his accident with Ocon in qualifying, managed to rise to 11th place by showing great speed throughout the race.
The two Ferraris, Sainz and Leclerc, had trouble in the defensive race but the Monegasque managed to pass Hamilton into the ‘top five’ with three laps remaining. The seven-time champion got stronger and stronger, and Tsunoda was able to surpass him.
norris He retained second place until the end, without the option of ‘chasing’ Verstappen, but with enough distance to not worry. PerezHe completed the podium at the Autódromo Jose Carlos Pace.