Formula 1, GP of Brazil: First win for Russell flying in Sao Paulo

Mercedes continued its excellent image at the Brazilian GP with a 1-2 draw. The big winner was George Russell, who was first to see the checkered flag, celebrating his first Formula 1 victory.

Behind him was Lewis Hamilton who, despite the contact with Verstappen early in the race, managed to continue his race and finish in second place.

Carlos Sainz was third despite Charles Leclerc’s pleas for Ferrari to let him through in the battle for second in the championship with Sergio Perez.

Where was the game decided?

George Russell had the cleanest race of anyone fighting for victory and he made the most of it. The Briton got off to a good start, practically dominating the entire GP and redeeming it with a first win of his career.

The match phase

So as the race progressed, Verstappen’s contact with Hamilton on lap six played a role as the Dutchman was essentially out of contention while Mercedes continued to share the same strong image.

Russell raced forward and virtually never looked back, while Hamilton was able to continue his race by temporarily dropping a few places.

What’s next

The Formula 1 championship for the 2022 season will end in a few days. The curtain of the year will fall in Abu Dhabi especially on the three days from November 18th to 20th. On Saturday (19/11) the qualifiers will take place at 4 p.m., while the game will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday.