Russell wins in Brazil, Sainz on the podium, Alonso makes a comeback

of formula 1 owe George RussellHe continued his winning box with zero since his first time at Mercedes Sakir 2020, when he replaced Hamilton, he did everything right to achieve his lifetime goal and win his first race in Formula 1. Seeing how that dream eluded him due to his team’s inexplicable mistake brought him to tears. He set his sights on the jump to Mercedes. But the car that was found was no longer the winner of the previous year. He shone in a single-seater potential with too much to improve, but it was light years away from Red Bull and Ferrari. However, the stars overcame the difficulties and established a machine in Brazil that can fight for victory. and at first George didn’t waste it. He won Saturday’s sprint race, Brazilian F1 GP That he was in control until the final ‘safety car’ unsettled him.

With 11 laps to go, Russell had to defend himself on the restart with Hamilton. But Lewis didn’t want to put his partner in trouble and acted like a gentleman. He entrusted victory to his successor. Glory should go to George today.

Brazilian F1 GP 2022 results

It was the first win for a driver who everyone considers a future champion. star pilot. George sent a strong message to the 2023 title contender on the day Mercedes made their return clear.

Hamilton-Verstappen, first contact

George Russell made the race difficult from the start by beating his teammate Hamilton. The ‘safety car’ lasted until his sixth lap after Magnussen and Ricciardo had an accident at the start. And at the start of his seventh lap, Russell got his teammate in trouble by warming his tires on the straight before picking up speed. The seven-time champion wore minor clothes as Verstappen was right behind him and was about to attack him in Turn 1. The Dutchman thought twice, his great rival from 2021 Once again faced with his main opponent, who was Hamilton.Hamilton did not leave the space, closed the pass and both made contact. Verstappen had to replace the spoiler and his career was wasted.

The strangest thing was when I saw Race Direction conceding a 5-inch crash to Verstappen, not Lewis. The Mercedes was the best car of the weekend, helping Hamilton recover and take second place.

Sainz, podium against all

Carlos Sainz finished 3rd in the Brazilian F1 GP. It could have been better for Carlos. Perhaps he had other options. But bad luck struck him again, and he could not think about victory. After initial contacts between Norris and Leclerc, along with contacts between Hamilton and Verstappen, the Spaniard had a better strategy and he moved into third at the start of the race. Perez finished second on soft tires. I was able to think big. We know Mercedes has been devilishly quick this weekend, but I hope he at least gives it a try.

However, he soon realized that he couldn’t keep up with Russell and Perez. He had car problems. A visor protector thrown by another pilot was caught in the right rear brake. His strategy failed. And a chance to win the race. He stopped well ahead of schedule and had to completely change cards. He stopped quite early on lap 19 and had to take a three-stop strategy. His race happened to be his battle for third place with Perez. The Spaniard benefited from the final virtual ‘Safety’, gaining time on his third pit stop. The drivers were regrouped because that virtual would be the safety car.

The race restarted with 11 laps left, with Sainz on the younger soft tyres, battling for third place behind Perez. The Mexican defended himself with a nice claw to the limit in one of the corners, but in the end Carlos overtook the Mexican with great maneuvering at Turn 4. Pérez then sank. , finished fourth despite asking Ferrari to give Sainz the podium in view of his battle for second in the world championship with Perez. And Verstappen should do the same with ‘Czech’. However, no position change occurred. Sainz was unable to let Charles pass as Alonso trailed Monaco and could have endangered Ferrari’s podium. Conversely, Verstappen in 6th could easily pass Perez but didn’t.

Alonso makes the show again and is 5th

Lewis Hamilton was named Driver of the Day, but many must have thought the honor had to go to Fernando Alonso. What a race! The Asturian started 18th due to a sanction that fell on Ocon for his contact. He did it in a fit of rage after an incident with his partner the previous day. He went for it with good pace and was 15th on his first lap. He risked the worst strategy in theory: he was going to make his 3-stop, he pitted first and put on the same medium his compound and finished with a soft attack I was the first driver. At medium, Alonso pulled ahead of Alpine, who was very quick this weekend. The Spaniard showed great pace, improving his tire life while setting times. he finished fifth When he made his second stop, he was sinking in 15th place, again another error at the Alpine pit stop for the left rear wheel. To make matters worse, he stopped in front of an AlphaTauri coming down the pitlane. In total, he lost 10 inches more than usual in the pitlane.

But everything happened to him, and even before the race, luck finally smiled on him on the weekend when the classic Alpine that was supposed to take him to the ‘Drivers’ Parade’ stopped. The Spaniard benefited from a final ‘safety’, gaining time at the stop as happened to Carlos, starting 9th just behind Ocon and the only one in the top 10 to use the new soft rubber. (Sainz uses 7 turns). His “show” started there.

They made it clear to Ocon that he shouldn’t have fought Alonso in the first place. “But I have to pass Vettel,” said the Frenchman. “Vettel passes, but I don’t want him fighting Fernando,” Ocon bowed his head, putting aside his differences with the Spaniard. They both passed Vettel and Ocon saw Alonso pass him like a plane. The Asturian then scored Bottas and, with his six points to go, emulated what Sainz had done just before, surpassing Perez with a stunning maneuver. Alonso was fifth and won Leclerc. He stuck to his 1 “2” but it was too late. He was unable to overtake Monaco. Alonso, who started 18th, finished in 5th place, matching his best result of the season.