Hamilton disappoints and Verstappen wins 17th of the season

This Sunday, the 5th, the Interlagos circuit received the Sao Paulo GPnear the end of the season Formula 1. In a race with two starts, Max Verstappen dominated from the start and scored their 17th victory this season. Lando Norrisfrom the McLarendid a good race and came second, followed by the veteran Fernando Alonsowhich surpassed Sergio Pérez for a minimal difference.

The race events began even before the start, when Charles Leclerc, who was in second place, lost control of the car and crashed on the opening lap. Afterwards, the race started without the driver of the Ferraribut was soon interrupted due to a collision between Alex Albon It is Kevin Magnussen. With the red flag, all cars went to the pits.

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At the restart, Max Verstappen continued with the lead, accompanied by Lando Norris, who had made a great start, followed by Fernando Alonso, who overtook Lewis Hamilton still on the third lap. Afterwards, the seven-time world champion was still surpassed by Sergio Pérezfrom the RBRand promptly went to the pits, on the 19th lap.

At one point, the Mercedes drivers were very close, but George Russell, who had a better pace than Hamilton, was behind his teammate. Like this, Carlos Sainz took advantage and took the position of the two Britons. In the lower block of the race, the duo from Alfa Romeo, Valtteri Bottas It is Zhou Guanyuhad to have their cars removed shortly after halfway through the race.

Therefore, the race ended with Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso, who fought for position until the last lap, on the podium. Sergio Pérez, from RBR, came fourth, followed by Lance Stroll. Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly they took 6th and 7th place, respectively. Lewis Hamilton, Yuki Tsunoda It is Esteban Ocon closed the top-10 of the Brazilian GP.