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Concerning the location
It was totally different, however the São Paulo Grand Prix – name it the Brazilian Grand Prix – is now the one F1 race held in South America. In a means that is smart, as a result of with the attainable exception of Argentina, Brazil has by far the richest F1 historical past on that continent. With nice due to the legendary Ayrton Senna, however virtually three many years after his loss of life, Brazilians are nonetheless loopy about System 1.
The Grand Prix in Brazil has been held on the Interlagos circuit for a few years. Up to now, that circuit has already supplied us with some spectacular rain races and a number of other thrilling denouements within the title battle. Neither will probably be there this weekend, however Interlagos can even present a spectacle within the solar. (Learn extra under the picture)
The circuit is especially characterised by the massive peak variations. Sectors 1 and three primarily encompass lengthy straight stretches the place overtaking actions are attainable, particularly with the assistance of two DRS zones. Within the second sector, overtaking could be very troublesome: that a part of the circuit is narrower and really winding. Though troublesome doesn’t imply unattainable.
The climate forecast
Final yr the complete weekend in Interlagos was turned the wrong way up as a result of qualifying was held in various climate situations. Kevin Magnussen unexpectedly scored pole place for the puny Haas group. It isn’t fully unattainable that we’ll have such a loopy qualifying once more: in any case, there’s one other probability of rain throughout qualifying on Friday afternoon. In response to the newest forecasts, it might stay dry on Saturday and Sunday.
This system
Friday November 3
3.30 pm: free coaching
7 p.m.: Qualifying
Saturday November 4
3 p.m.: Dash Shootout
7:30 PM: F1 Dash
Sunday November 5
6 p.m.: Race
From Dash Shootout to F1 Dash
Opponents of the dash format can indulge themselves after this weekend: the Grand Prix of São Paulo is the sixth and remaining dash weekend of this season. A dash race has additionally been held on this circuit previously two seasons. Coincidence or not: each occasions the race on Sunday was enjoyable to observe. And though that is already the third dash weekend in a really quick time, we’ll refresh the foundations for you. (Learn extra under the picture)
The one free follow will probably be accomplished on Friday, after which the drivers will take part in qualifying (which takes place a day sooner than regular). Saturday is totally dedicated to the dash: first there’s the so-called Dash Shootout (a shorter model of qualifying), which determines the order of the dash race later within the day.
The dash race at Interlagos will final 24 laps. The highest eight additionally earn World Cup factors: the winner will get eight, the quantity two will get seven, and so forth… till the quantity eight, who can add one level.
Our forecast
Our System 1 watcher Gert Vermersch and reporter Sam Varewyck give their anticipated prime three for every race, identical to final yr. This yr they are going to be joined of their predictions by one or two voices from the PlaySports podcast The Paddock: Dennis Xhaët and racing driver Sam Dejonghe can even take an opportunity.
Forecast Gert Vermersch
1) Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2) Max Verstappen (Crimson Bull)
3) Sergio Perez (Crimson Bull)
Prediction Sam Varewyck
1) Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2) Max Verstappen (Crimson Bull)
3) Lando Norris (McLaren)
Prediction The Paddock-stem Dennis Xhaët
1) Max Verstappen (Crimson Bull)
2) Lando Norris (McLaren)
3) Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Prediction The Paddock-stem Sam Dejonghe
1) Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2) Max Verstappen (Crimson Bull)
3) Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
That is the way it went final yr
As talked about earlier, the São Paulo Grand Prix was additionally a dash weekend in 2022. Kevin Magnussen turned the paddock the wrong way up by scoring a sensational pole place for Haas in blended climate situations on Friday. Nevertheless, it was George Russell who received the dash race on Saturday and – in accordance with the foundations on the time – was allowed to begin from primary on Sunday. (Learn extra under the picture)
Russell would additionally win the race on Sunday, the primary and for now solely victory in his F1 profession. Nevertheless, it was primarily world champion Max Verstappen who attracted consideration in Brazil, and never for the fitting causes. He collided with arch-rival Lewis Hamilton early within the race: Verstappen suffered a damaged nostril and a time penalty. Consequently, he ended up in a poor sixth place.
That wasn’t the tip of the matter. The Dutchman obtained orders within the remaining lap to let teammate Sergio Pérez cross and thus award two additional factors, however Verstappen refused. Pérez, at the moment nonetheless in rivalry for the title of vice world champion, didn’t conceal his frustration with Verstappen’s habits afterwards. And so the Crimson Bull group administration instantly needed to put out a fireplace within the remaining part of what was at the moment their most profitable season ever.
Good to know
Twenty years in the past, the Interlagos circuit supplied one of the vital spectacular System 1 races of all time. On a soaking moist observe, Italian Giancarlo Fisichella unexpectedly took his first GP victory in a brilliant yellow Jordan automotive. How huge was that shock, you marvel? Think about that, say, an Alfa Romeo or Haas wins this weekend, and you’ve got your reply. Regardless of Fisichella’s victory, Jordan would solely end the 2003 season ninth and penultimate, beating solely the moribund Minardi.
Fisichella’s victory is all of the extra exceptional as a result of he was solely offered with the victor’s trophy two weeks later. In any case, the race in Interlagos had ended with a crimson flag after a critical accident, and because of some confusion surrounding the timing, McLaren driver Kimi Räikkönen was first incorrectly declared the winner. That mistake was later corrected: throughout a press second simply earlier than the following Grand Prix in Imola, Fisichella was offered along with his trophy by Räikkönen.