George Russell wins in the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix. Hamilton completes the Mercedes double ahead of Sainz and Leclerc.
George Russell repeats the success of the Sprint Race and conquers his first career success in Formula One in Brazilian Grand Prix. The English driver preceded his teammate to complete a one-two all Mercedesnever so strong this season.
On the podium too Carlos Sainz on Ferrari, in front of his teammate Charles Leclerc. Fifth Alonsowhich in its comeback also beats the disappointing Red Bulls by Verstappen and Perez. To close the top ten, Esteban Ocon, Valtteri Bottas, Lance Stroll.
F1, Brazilian GP: how the race went
At the start it was immediately chaos: Russell held on well to Hamilton, while Magnussen, protagonist of the sensational pole position on Friday, was touched from behind by Ricciardo and was forced to retire early. The McLaren driver was also out, due to an accident that forced the race direction to immediately release the car Safety Car.
The restart is even more chaotic than the first, with a contact between Hamilton and Verstappen and then between Norris and Leclerc. For the Dutch driver, a pit stop and a five-second penalty, while the Monegasque restarts from the rear.
The race proceeded with Russell in front of Perez, while Lewis Hamilton’s comeback was furious behind him. The 7 times World Champion he manages to overtake the Mexican on lap 45 in pursuit of his teammate, perfect for the whole weekend.
A problem with Norris’ McLaren forces the Safety Car at the second outing of the day, which takes place on lap 55. At the restart, the order reads: Russell, Hamilton, Perez, Sainz, Bottas and Leclerc.
The last few laps are a show in the rear, with Verstappen’s comeback who manages to even get ahead of his teammate, deciding not to give him back the position as the team had asked him instead. Russell manages to keep Hamilton well up to the checkered flag ed celebrates the first victory of his career.
The rest of the order of arrival therefore sees Sainz in front of Leclerc, then an amazing comeback Alonso, Verstappen, Perez, Ocon, Bottas and Stroll. Discussion also in the Ferrari house, with Leclerc who repeatedly asked for the position on Sainz to have the necessary points to stay ahead of Perez in second place in the drivers’ standings. However, the team preferred to reward the race and the podium for the Spaniard.
Last appointment of the season in a week, ad Abu Dhabiwhere Mercedes is looking for the last few points to complete the comeback against Ferrari for second place in the constructors’ championship.
