The arrival of Formula 1 In Brazil It is also a good time to McLaren launch its biggest offensive against Max. Verstappen. As the race countdown – with four to go – it’s here and now for the British team. Interlagos, with the sprint race as additional scoring, presents itself as the ideal opportunity to Pram Norris punish Verstappen. We will tell you live everything that is happening in the Brazilian GP F1 today, with the sprint race and the subsequent official classification.
The British will start second, behind Piastrihis teammate, while the Dutchman was unable to move past fourth place as he looks for a motivated player Sainz whose intention is to finish his last four races as high as possible with Ferrari. The ranking leaves Squire Piastri ahead of Norris the candidate.
An equation whose solution could be found in the first lap, if McLaren has learned from its mistakes in past races. The start, always complex at Interlagos, will have a great influence on the progress of the race in particular and the championship in general. In the back the bleeding continues Aston Martinanchored in a spiral of improvements that don’t get better.
Five drivers were eliminated in the first cut and two of them belonged to the British team. Neither Strollneither one nor the other Alonsoto which Colapinto defeated with a better lap, they were even able to advance to Q2. Hass, Williams, Sauber, Alpine… Newey has work ahead of him, even if, in principle, he will only work on the car in March.
New race of circumstances and training with the public for the British team. Upstairs, hostilities will break out as soon as the fire is extinguished. Match point for Verstappen, the rest of Norris and his squire Piastri and the precious help of the Ferraris. It’s McLaren time. The here and now to try to squeeze the World Drivers’ Championship. We’ll tell you everything that’s happening in Interlagos under the cover of OKDIARIO.
All those who have means
Well, as expected. No surprises in this regard. All drivers on the grid will line up with medium tires. White would hardly last 24 rounds.
One minute before the start of the sprint at Interlagos
The mechanics start to leave the track. Return to formation and hostilities begin. Piastri defends pole, ahead of his teammate. The squire advances the aspirant, even if their positions must vary. Verstappen fourth, between Leclerc and Sainz and Alonso and Stroll already in form in the pit lane. The Asturian in front of the Canadian.
Special Grand Prize for Sainz
The Spaniard takes racing back to his days with Ferrari. After his victory in Mexico, he said he would fight to hear the Spanish anthem again. Each Grand Prix is moving for him, the last ones are with the Prancing Horse. The first of his final four dances will take place in Brazil, where he achieved his first podium in 2018 with McLaren.
Alonso and Stroll, sanctioned
Double sanction for Aston Martin. Its two drivers will start from the pit lane after having fine-tuned the settings of their cars in the parc ferme. They will start from the last positions in a sprint that Fernando described as “insignificant” for him.
Brazil, the opportunity for McLaren
Interlagos, with the sprint race as an extra score, presents itself as the perfect opportunity for Lando Norris to punish Verstappen. He will start second, behind his teammate, while the Dutchman will start from fourth, becoming the cheese in Ferrari’s sandwich.
The sprint begins at Interlagos!
Piastri does well and keeps the job. Norris does not attack and remains second. Verstappen tried to throw Leclerc, but found no escape. Clean exit, no incidents.