Piastri gives Norris victory in Brazilian GP sprint race against damage-minimizing Verstappen

Lando Norris took victory in the Brazilian GP sprint race and shaves two points from Max Verstappen in the fight for the world championship. The Englishman had to suffer more than necessary because of the decisions made by McLaren. The team had discussed the change of position, but it was only carried out two laps before the end. [Así hemos contado la carrera al sprint del GP de Brasil]

Piastri had more race pace than Lando Norris. The Briton was unable to pick up his partner’s DRS and asked for an explanation by radio. However, from the McLaren wall, they saw no danger behind as Leclerc and Verstappen were fighting for third place.

The nervousness came when the Dutchman overtook the Monegasque. The current champion, with the knife between his teeth, took the paws, but the virtual safety car issued by the FIA ​​after Hülkenberg’s retirement diminished his aspirations to catch Piastri’s car.

Red Bull improved noticeably between Friday’s sprint qualifying and Saturday’s race. The energy drink team has noticed the lack of pace they have had in recent races and in fact, Helmut Marko dared to say: “I think we are the fastest car in the race.”

Note that during interviews with the three drivers on the podium, the FIA ​​communicated that an investigation had been opened against Max Verstappen for not having respected the delta time during the virtual safety car. The Dutchman could be penalized five seconds and lose his position with Leclerc.

Ferrari, without rhythm

Very discreet career for the Maranello team in Brazil. Charles Leclerc held off Verstappen for 18 laps, but then he was unable to keep up with the Dutch champion. The strategy of saving tires for the end of the race did not work on this occasion.

Carlos Sainz did not move from fifth position, in the same position from start to finish. The Madrilenian fell behind Verstappen and Leclerc in the opening laps and his race was based on maintaining position in the face of the threat of a harmless Russell.

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