
Heineken Brazil Grand Prix
Russell secures first F1 victory in Mercedes one-two
Mercedes' long wait for a grand prix win in 2022 came to an end at the Brazilian Grand Prix as George Russell took the first victory of his career ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Race Positions
1


George Russell
Mercedes
1:38:34.044
Laps: 71
Pits: 2
2


Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
+1.529
Laps: 71
Pits: 2
3


Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
+4.051
Laps: 71
Pits: 3
4


Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
+8.441
Laps: 71
Pits: 3
5


Fernando Alonso
Alpine
+9.561
Laps: 71
Pits: 3
6


Max Verstappen
Red Bull
+10.056
Laps: 71
Pits: 3
Circuit Information
Circuit Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace | |
Location Sao paulo, Brazil | Circuit Type Track |
Circuit Length 4.309 km | Circuit Distance 305.909 km |
No. of Laps 71 | No. of Turns 15 |
Lap Record: 1:11.044
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Sessions
FP1

Sergio Pérez
1:11.853
Nov 11, 2022
Finished
Qual

Kevin Magnussen
1:11.674
Nov 11, 2022
Finished
FP2

Esteban Ocon
1:14.604
Nov 12, 2022
Finished
Sprint

George Russell
30:11.307
Nov 12, 2022
Finished
Race

George Russell
1:38:34.044
Nov 13, 2022
Finished
Top Headlines

Carlos Sainz has criticised the way Formula 1 broadcasts live races, saying there is an over-emphasis on the reactions of driver girlfriends and celebrities during key moments.

Lewis Hamilton has reaffirmed his belief Ferrari can be title contenders during his time with them, saying the media only focuses on the negatives of the team's 2025.

A deflated Charles Leclerc said it is 'not a nice feeling' to have reassessed expectations around Ferrari's uncompetitive car.