Verstappen secures 17th win of the season in Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took a controlled victory in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to extend his all-time record for wins in a season to 17. Verstappen fended off a brief challenge from McLaren’s Lando Norris early on before easing away to control the race. Fernando Alonso took the final podium position after a stunning drive in the Aston Martin, re-passing Sergio Perez’s Red Bull on the last lap after losing the place a lap before.

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Verstappen jumps Norris to win Sao Paulo Sprint

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen drove to a comfortable victory in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint race after passing Lando Norris’ McLaren at the start. Verstappen’s better launch secured him the inside line for the first corner and he controlled the race from there. Red Bull’s Sergio Perez recovered from dropping behind Russell and team-mate Lewis Hamilton to finish third.

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Norris beats Red Bull duo to pole for Sao Paulo Sprint

McLaren’s Lando Norris beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez to pole position for Saturday’s sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Norris’ took his first Formula 1 pole by 0.061 seconds but was ruing not achieving his potential in qualifying for the grand prix on Friday.

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Verstappen takes pole as rain halts qualifying in Sao Paulo

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to pole position in a rain-affected qualifying session at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso took third and fourth, benefitting from approaching rain. The track stayed dry for every driver’s first lap in the final session but Leclerc described conditions as “super-weird” as the wind shifted direction.

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Fernando Alonso annoyed with rumours of Red Bull move

Fernando Alonso has made it clear he is annoyed with claims that he could switch to Red Bull from Aston Martin. Stories that he could replace Sergio Perez emerged in the wake of last weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix. Alonso said he was “not enjoying” it, and dismissed the idea as “the normal paddock rumours from people who try to make fun of it and gain some followers”.

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