Race Results 2024 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix & Report
Event: Brazilian Grand Prix
Track: Autodromo Interlagos
Weather: wet 23.2-20.4°C
Tarmac: wet 28.4-24.7°C
Humidity: 81-90%
Wind: 3.6 km/h South
Max Verstappen won his 62nd F1 race at the 2024 Brazilian F1 GP today. The Red Bull driver started from P17 and won on Interlagos for the third time. It was his 8th win of the season. The Red Bull Racing team scored their 121st race win today.
2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Verstappen’s Masterclass from P17 & Alpine’s Triumph
Stunning Victory for Verstappen
In one of the most chaotic and thrilling races of the 2024 Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen delivered a breathtaking performance to claim victory at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Starting from P17 on the grid due to a grid penalty and a tumultuous qualifying session filled with red flags, the Dutchman showcased an extraordinary comeback drive. This win marked Verstappen’s third victory in Brazil, reigniting his title hopes and ending a winless streak that stretched back to June.
Formation Lap Drama and Early Incidents
The excitement began even before the race officially started. Lance Stroll's crash on the formation lap forced an aborted start, catching the grid off-guard. Meanwhile, Alex Albon’s qualifying crash prevented him from starting the race, and Carlos Sainz faced a pit lane start after his team opted for a power unit change following his incident in qualifying.
When the race finally commenced, George Russell surged past pole-sitter Lando Norris into the lead, while Yuki Tsunoda’s strong start positioned him in third. Further down the order, Verstappen immediately began his charge, slicing through the field with precision.
Strategic Mastery Amid Wet Conditions
The race unfolded under constantly changing weather conditions, adding to the unpredictability. Drivers were on intermediate tyres, but the track’s drying surface caused tyre overheating, leading to strategic gambles. Verstappen's early pit strategy and his decision to stay out during key moments proved vital as the race developed.
A Virtual Safety Car (VSC) was deployed when Nico Hulkenberg’s Haas came to a halt after skidding off-track. This allowed part of the field to pit, including Norris and Russell, but not without consequences. The duo missed the opportunity for a more beneficial “free” pit stop, reshuffling the race order. Esteban Ocon took the lead, followed closely by Verstappen and Pierre Gasly, setting the stage for an intense showdown.
Red Flag Chaos and High-Stakes Overtakes
Drama peaked when Franco Colapinto’s crash brought out a red flag, halting the race and resetting the field. As racing resumed, Verstappen seized the lead from Ocon and began to build an insurmountable gap. Despite challenges from Ocon and a valiant defense by Gasly, Verstappen's pace in the drying conditions proved too much for the competition.
Further back, Lando Norris struggled after his early dominance, eventually slipping to P6. George Russell led for a significant portion but finished P4, narrowly missing out on the podium. Charles Leclerc claimed fifth, holding off Norris in the closing laps.
Alpine’s Double Podium Surprise
Alpine emerged as the unexpected star of the day. Both Ocon and Gasly showcased brilliant strategic acumen and exceptional wet-weather skills, securing second and third places respectively. This result catapulted Alpine from ninth to sixth in the constructors' standings, leaping ahead of Haas and Red Bull Racing.
Gasly, elated after the race, commented, “It’s incredible for the whole team. To have both cars on the podium after such a tough season feels like a victory.” Ocon echoed these sentiments, emphasizing his comfort in wet conditions and the team’s unwavering spirit.
Late Race Scramble and Final Classification
With only 15 cars finishing the race, notable incidents included Oscar Piastri’s penalty for colliding with Liam Lawson, and multiple skirmishes involving Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton managed a P10 finish despite battling handling issues, while Perez’s eventful drive ended just outside the points.
Max Verstappen capped his sensational drive by securing the fastest lap, further extending his lead in the drivers' championship. As he stood on the podium, holding the distinctive circular gold trophy, the Dutchman exuded confidence, declaring, “We stayed out of trouble, made the right calls, and we were flying. Unbelievable, to win here from so far back on the grid.”
Constructors’ Battle Intensifies
The result had significant implications for the constructors' championship. Alpine's resurgence reshaped the midfield battle, while Red Bull's double points finish was bittersweet—good enough to close their gap to Ferrari but not sufficient to regain ground lost to Alpine.
As the championship heads into its final stretch, the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix will be remembered as a testament to Verstappen’s brilliance, Alpine’s determination, and the sport’s unpredictable nature.
Classification 2024 Brazilian F1 GP
| P | No | Driver | Team | Time | Laps | Grid | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  Max Verstappen |  Red Bull | 02:06:54.430 | 69 | 17 | 31 |
| 2 | 31 |  Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 02:07:13.907 | 69 | 4 | 18 |
| 3 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 02:07:16.962 | 69 | 14 | 17 |
| 4 | 63 |  George Russell |  Mercedes | 02:07:17.695 | 69 | 2 | 15 |
| 5 | 16 |  Charles Leclerc |  Ferrari | 02:07:24.607 | 69 | 6 | 16 |
| 6 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 02:07:25.802 | 69 | 1 | 16 |
| 7 | 22 |  Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | 02:07:36.486 | 69 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | 81 |  Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 02:07:39.373 | 69 | 8 | 11 |
| 9 | 30 |  Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 02:07:44.882 | 69 | 5 | 2 |
| 10 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 02:07:45.183 | 69 | 15 | 1 |
| 11 | 11 |  Sergio Pérez | Red Bull | 02:07:45.961 | 69 | 12 | 1 |
| 12 | 50 | Oliver Bearman |  Haas | 02:07:51.515 | 69 | 16 | 0 |
| 13 | 77 |  Valtteri Bottas |  Sauber | 02:07:58.018 | 69 | 11 | 0 |
| 14 | 14 |  Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 02:08:12.479 | 69 | 9 | 0 |
| 15 | 24 |  Zhou Guanyu | Sauber | 02:08:14.079 | 69 | 20 | 0 |
| DNF | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | Spun off | 38 | 13 | 4 |
| DNF | 43 |  Franco Colapinto | Williams | Spun off | 30 | 18 | 0 |
| DNS | 23 |  Alex Albon | Williams | Spun off | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DNS | 18 |  Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | Spun off | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DSQ | 27 | Nico Hülkenberg | Haas | Spun off | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Fastest lap 1:20.472 min by Max Verstappen, Red Bull RB20 #1
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What a race, especially by Alpine, but unfortunately, the championship battle effectively ended.
A good race for VCARB as well.
Hulkenberg became the first driver to be black-flagged from a race since Massa & Fisichella in the 2007 Canadian GP & the first in-race suspension since the Monaco GP.
Colapinto's first two big errors in F1.
The second consecutive season with someone suffering a DNS on the formation lap.
Yeah, a really legendary drive by Max Verstappen, Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly and the VCARB drivers!
Very poor performance by McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes and Pérez...
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you......
I remember saying the next two races will break Lando and so it turned out to be true, he now needs to focus on next year
Nothing more to say except how did Max put "That was simply lovely"
Max the absolute rain master and showed why he is an incredible champion and amazing pit wall calls because of their confidence in Max on a wet track
17 fastest laps in one race says it all
About the car too but
Yeah, that's why Checo finished second...NOT!
That's more to do with lack of ability than the car.
Leopold im not sure the points tally is correct for Lando on the drivers standings page
Your right! Thanks for keeping me awake...
I forgot to add the Sprint race points. It's fixed now.
What are race weekend this was! One to never forget!
2016 all over again but then even better! Congratulations to MV!
Indeed, If the rain is a great leveller, it truly showed Max is head and shoulders above the Ferrari and Mcl drivers
Thanks
Unbelievable drive by Max today I think he exhaled himself also Ocon & Gasly, great to see them on the podium like two very happy kids. Lando got a slap on the wrist & a fine for race start infringement, now I wonder why he didn't get a penalty, it's about time they look past his baby face & smack him where it hurts, 5 place penalty,, as I wonder what Max would have got., if it was him.
They probably thought Max had humiliated him enough, and Mcl hadn't any tissues left, oh and his name isnt Perez, but thats just being cynical
I think it should have been exceld himself, a long time ago I went to school.
Going on Johnny Hubris' past potentially, possibly dangerous thing with Fred and also his own traumatic experience at starts, I would seriously expected a a drive through, 3 points on licence and a 10 place drop next GP. But I am not like others elsewhere beying with delight and salivating with glee at the prospect of someone being penalised. However unlikely the prospects of drivers moving off in extreme power differentials could be catastrophic. A serious warning penalty would be justified.
Not just Lando every driver who went over the line.
Stick a fork in Norris, he's done! Max drove by Hammy so fast I thought he was painted on the wall.
Nice one Tommy! LOL!!!
At last an indisputable World champion drive from Max and Red Bull. Keep it clean and become one of the true greats. Sod off Jos and let them get on with it, you will always be nothing compared to Horner ,get used to it.
How can Mercedes put Lewis in such a crap car, it looked like Waky races. Are they trying to destroy him before he leaves. The pictures from the cockpit of the bouncing looked horrible especially on a wet track. At least Fred is the person to build him back up.
HAMMY is Mercedes Perez. For those of you who think he's going to dominate @ Ferrari next year you better prepare yourselves for a massive disappointment! Hammy is and going forward always will be just another also ran.
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