Formula 1

Lenovo São Paulo Grand Prix

Verstappen wins dramatic Brazil GP over Alpine

Max Verstappen took a huge step towards securing this year's world championship with a drive for the ages from 17th on the grid to victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Race Positions
1
Netherlands
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
2:06:54.430
Laps: 69
Pits: 1
2
France
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Alpine
+19.477
Laps: 69
Pits: 1
3
France
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine
+22.532
Laps: 69
Pits: 1
4
Britain
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
+23.265
Laps: 69
Pits: 2
5
Monaco
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
+30.177
Laps: 69
Pits: 2
6
Britain
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
+31.372
Laps: 69
Pits: 2
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
Britain
Lando Norris
1:10.610

Nov 01, 2024

Finished

SS
Australia
Oscar Piastri
1:08.899

Nov 01, 2024

Finished

SR
Britain
Lando Norris
29:46.045

Nov 02, 2024

Finished

Qual
Britain
Lando Norris
1:23.405

Nov 03, 2024

Finished

Race
Netherlands
Max Verstappen
2:06:54.430

Nov 03, 2024

Finished

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