Max Verstappen’s late sprint race pace left his rivals in awe, but while he starts from pole, Lando Norris will have those ahead looking in their mirrors.
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AlphaTauri’s performance “a bit scary” for Williams – Albon
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: AlphaTauri pace “a bit scary” – Albon • Haas performance “not good enough” • Hedge claims FRAC title
McLaren definitely didn’t expect to be this close to Red Bull in Brazil – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris says he’s satisfied with his result in the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race despite being beaten to the win by Max Verstappen.
Verstappen passes and holds off Norris to win Interlagos sprint race
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race report
Posted onMax Verstappen leapt ahead of Lando Norris at the start and remained there to win the Interlagos sprint race with Sergio Perez finishing third.
Norris and Tsunoda reprimanded for exceeding maximum lap time
Formula 1
Posted onSprint race pole winner Lando Norris has been reprimanded along with Yuki Tsunoda for exceeding the maximum lap time in sprint qualifying.
Alonso and Ocon avoid penalty for collision in sprint race qualifying session
Formula 1
Posted onEsteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso both avoided penalty after the Brazilian GP stewards investigated their clash in sprint qualifying.
Norris overcomes error to beat Red Bull pair to sprint race pole
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris overcame a mistake at turn two to beat the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez to secure pole position for the Interlagos sprint race.
AlphaTauri “definitely a lot faster” than Q1 exit suggested – Ricciardo
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: AlphaTauri “definitely a lot faster” • No action over Norris-Hulkenberg clash • McLaren’s Ugochukwu moves to FREC
Russell, Gasly and Ocon handed two-place grid penalties for impeding in pit exit
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell, Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon have received two-place grid penalties for Sunday’s grand prix for impeding rivals in qualifying.
Norris ‘gutted’ with seventh after being ‘easily quick enough for pole’
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris feels he missed an opportunity to take pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix after qualifying down in seventh place.
Verstappen storms to pole ahead of Leclerc as rain stops play in Brazil
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying report
Posted onMax Verstappen secured pole position for Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix after a late storm prevented drivers from setting more than one run in Q3.
Departure of Elliott won’t disrupt work on Mercedes’ 2024 car – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists that the departure of Mike Elliott will not affect the team’s preparations for the 2024 season.
Sainz heads Ferrari one-two and Norris and Hulkenberg collide
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr set the pace in the sole practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix ahead of team mate Charles Leclerc in Interlagos.
Interlagos extends Brazilian Grand Prix contract to 2030
Formula 1
Posted onThe Brazilian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar for the next seven years years after a new deal with the Interlagos circuit was confirmed.
Verstappen confident he won’t need to support Perez’s bid to beat Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen is confident he will not need to move over for team mate Sergio Perez in Interlagos to support his championship position.
More disqualifications due to plank wear possible in Brazil sprint round – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell is concerned teams might face legality problems with plank wear during this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
Leclerc enjoys “very special” visit to meet family of “my only idol” Senna
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Leclerc meets “idol” Senna’s family • Drugovich to remain Aston Martin reserve • Rain in Bahrain as Toyota top WEC practice
Valentino Rossi to trial LMP2 car ahead of BMW WEC hypercar test
WEC
Posted onSeven-times Moto GP world champion and current BMW GT racer Valentino Rossi will participate in this weekend’s WEC rookie test in Bahrain.
Mercedes going “all hands on deck” to beat Ferrari to second – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says his Mercedes team are working flat out to ensure they finish ahead of Ferrari in the constructors’ championship.
Verstappen doesn’t mind if his team mate is Perez or Ricciardo next year
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen says he will be happy whether Red Bull choose to retain Sergio Perez as his team mate for next year or replace him with Daniel Ricciardo.