Formula 1

Rolex São Paulo Grand Prix

Verstappen wins again, Alonso back on the podium

Max Verstappen claimed a record-extending 17th win of the season at the Sao Paulo GP, ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris and Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso.

Race Positions
1
Netherlands
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
1:56:48.894
Laps: 71
Pits: 4
2
Britain
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
+8.277
Laps: 71
Pits: 4
3
Spain
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
+34.155
Laps: 71
Pits: 4
4
Mexico
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
+34.208
Laps: 71
Pits: 4
5
Canada
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
+40.845
Laps: 71
Pits: 4
6
Spain
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
+50.188
Laps: 71
Pits: 4
Circuit Information
Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace
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: 1:10.540 Valtteri Bottas (2018)
Sessions
FP1
Spain
Carlos Sainz
1:11.732

Nov 03, 2023

Finished

Qual
Netherlands
Max Verstappen
1:10.727

Nov 03, 2023

Finished

SS
Britain
Lando Norris
1:10.622

Nov 04, 2023

Finished

SR
Netherlands
Max Verstappen
30:07.209

Nov 04, 2023

Finished

Race
Netherlands
Max Verstappen
1:56:48.894

Nov 05, 2023

Finished

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