F1 Starting Grid 2024 Brazilian Sprint Race
Event: Brazilian Grand Prix
Track: Autodromo Interlagos
Warm-up lap starts at: 15:00 Local | 19:00 CET | 18:00 UK | 11:00 LA | 03:00 Tokio
The 2024 Sprint Qualifying session at Sao Paulo delivered high drama and unexpected twists, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying Sprint race. Under cooler conditions than the blistering FP1, McLaren showcased their dominance as Oscar Piastri clinched pole position, edging out teammate Lando Norris in a thrilling showdown. With Piastri’s superb lap timing and Norris’s impressive pace, the Woking-based team secured a powerful front-row lockout, solidifying their push for constructors’ supremacy.
The day wasn’t without shocks, as Fernando Alonso’s return from illness ended in disappointment, with the Aston Martin driver falling short in Q1 and exiting in 16th place. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton’s affection for Interlagos couldn’t translate into a top-ten finish, as the seven-time world champion bowed out in 11th during a fiercely contested SQ2. Red Bull’s woes continued, with Sergio Perez missing out on SQ3 and Max Verstappen grappling with car handling challenges, leaving him starting from fourth behind a resurgent Charles Leclerc.
With clouds gathering over Interlagos and a field ready for battle, the upcoming Sprint promises tight competition and strategic maneuvers. McLaren’s front-row lockout, Verstappen’s uphill fight, and Ferrari’s newfound momentum are set to shape a thrilling spectacle that fans won’t want to miss.
F1 Starting Grid 2024 Brazilian Sprint
| Pos | No | Driver | Team | Lap Time | Pole gap |
| 1 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:08,899 | |
| 2 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:08,928 | +0,029s |
| 3 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:09,153 | +0,254s |
| 4 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:09,219 | +0,320s |
| 5 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 1:09,257 | +0,358s |
| 6 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:09,443 | +0,544s |
| 7 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:09,622 | +0,723s |
| 8 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:09,941 | +1,042s |
| 9 | 23 | Alex Albon | Williams | 1:10,078 | +1,179s |
| 10 | 50 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | DNF | - |
| 11 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:09,941 | +1,042s |
| 12 | 27 | Nico Hülkenberg | Haas | 1:09,964 | +1,065s |
| 13 | 11 | Sergio Pérez | Red Bull | 1:10,024 | +1,125s |
| 14 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Williams | 1:10,275 | +1,376s |
| 15 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Sauber | 1:10,595 | +1,696s |
| 16 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 1:11,052 | +2,153s |
| 17 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | 1:11,121 | +2,222s |
| PL | 14 | *Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:10,978 | +2,079s |
| PL | 18 | *Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:11,280 | +2,381s |
| PL | 24 | *Zhou Guanyu | Sauber | 1:12,978 | +4,079s |
*Penalties:
- Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin #14 - Required to start from the pit lane - Car modified whilst under Parc Fermé.
- Lance Stroll, Aston Martin #18 - Required to start from the pit lane - Car modified whilst under Parc Fermé.
- Zhou Guanyu, Sauber #24 - Required to start from the pit lane - Car modified whilst under Parc Fermé.
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I wouldn't be surprised at all if Piastri passes Norris immediately into T1.
Edit: I messed up the order, so Norris passes Piastri immediately into T1 or later on via team order call.
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