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Driver of the day
Fernando Alonso is named driver of the day after his great performance and defense of third place:
PODIUM FOR FERNANDO!! 👏👏👏
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 5, 2023
The Spaniard's first since Zandvoort #F1 #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/sDUBn4wKU0
Race is Over
The race ends, Max Verstappen is the winner followed by Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso, Sergio "Checo" Pérez finishes in fourth place by 0.053.
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS IN SAO PAULO!!! 🏁🏆🥳
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 5, 2023
Lando Norris finishes second. Fernando Alonso fends off Sergio Perez on the line to take the final podium place! #F1 #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/04VYPz2r9Y
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"Checo" Pérez passes Fernando Alonso and moves into third place.
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3 laps to go and Fernando Alonso continues to defend with everything to avoid leaving the podium.
Big fight!
This is the distance between Fernando Alonso and Checo Pérez for third place:
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— Formula 1 (@F1) November 5, 2023
And still Alonso keeps Perez at bay 💪#F1 #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/UKPeU0mhN5
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There are less than 10 laps left and the fight between Fernando Alonso and Sergio "Checo" Pérez for third place is the most interesting part of the race.
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Checo Pérez's fight for third place continues, George Russell announces to the team that the car can't take it anymore and retires from the race.
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Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lance Stroll fell, leaving Checo Pérez and Fernando Alonso the possibility of a podium.
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Great fight between Checo Pérez and Fernando Alonso to get into the top 5.
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Second stop for Checo Pérez who changes to soft tires and will fight to get into the top 3.
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Max Verstappen continues to lead and is further and further away from Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso.
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Valtteri Bottas also abandons the race, Alfa Romeo runs out of vehicles in the race.
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Carlos Sainz Jr. manages to overtake Lewis Hamilton and is sixth in the race, both Mercedes having problems and falling in the positions.
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Lewis Hamilton is starting to have difficulty with his wheels and it seems that he will have to give up his place.
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Checo Pérez gets between the two Aston Martins and puts pressure on Fernando Alonso for third place.
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Carlos Sainz Jr. being investigated for a bad pit exit, the Spaniard could be penalized.
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The leaders of the race begin to make pit stops to change tires.
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Guanyu Zhou retires from the race on lap 23 due to power issues.
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The pit stops begin, Checo Pérez also brakes and they try to respond to Mercedes' strategy.
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Checo Pérez surpasses Hamilton and this forces Mercedes to change strategy and send the Briton to the pits.
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The race is still very strong, Max Verstappen is still the leader, moving away from Lando Norris, while the fight between Checo and Hamilton is very interesting for fourth place.
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Strong pressure from Checo Pérez on both Mercedes to overtake Hamilton.
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Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo rejoin the race and are back at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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The Brazilian Grand Prix restarts.
Restart
It is announced that the race will restart at 11:31 hrs. (CDMX), 1:31 p.m. (ET) and 2:31 p.m. (Brazil).
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Another driver in doubt about returning is Daniel Ricciardo, who has damage to his rear wing and his team is working to return him to the circuit.
Big crash!
Some shots of the contact between Alex Albón and Kevin Magnussen in the first corner of the Brazilian Grand Prix:
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— Formula 1 (@F1) November 5, 2023
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LIGHTS OUT IN SAO PAULO!!!
Albon and Magnussen make contact at the first corner 💥
⚠️ @MercedesAMG SAFETY CAR ⚠️#F1 #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/jCIezUURDM
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It seems that Oscar Piastri is in doubt about his return to the race due to damage to his car resulting from the collision of the other vehicles.
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We have a red flag to remove the debris from the Haas and Williams cars.
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Immediate Safety Car, strong crash between Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen in the first corner. It appears that both drivers are out of the race.
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The Brazilian Grand Prix starts.
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Charles Leclerc crashes on the formation lap and is out of the race.
Drama before the start! 🤯
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 5, 2023
Leclerc has gone into the barriers on the formation lap #F1 #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/4gnA2LFACH
Lap 0
The drivers take to the track for the training lap prior to the start.
About to start
We are just a few minutes away from the start of the presentation of the 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix and the previous FIA protocols.
Time to get down to business #F1 #Brazil pic.twitter.com/cxY19IhU6S
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 5, 2023
All set!
The drivers head out to their cars on the track for final preparations before the last pre-lap.
Some data
The Autódromo José Carlos Pace is the second highest altitude of this Formula 1 season, only below the Mexican Grand Prix. This is one of the few circuits that is run counterclockwise.
They know how to party here 😍#F1 #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/DPyUHC4ch7
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 5, 2023
Sprint Results
Yesterday we had the Sprint race with Max Verstappen taking first place, followed by Lando Norris from McLaren and Sergio “Checo” Pérez from Red Bull. With these points, the Mexican moves 24 points away from Lewis Hamilton, who finished in sixth place, in the fight for second place in the Drivers' World Championship.
Stage ready!
Everything is ready at the Autodromo José Carlos Pace for the start of the race, completely packed, around 100,000 people are expected.
Likewise, normal weather conditions are expected with minimal chances of rain.
Ferrari has arrived!
The Ferrari team is already at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace for today's race, Charles Leclerc will start second and Carlos Sainz Jr. in seventh:
That's one good-looking roster! 🔥#BrazilGP 🇧🇷 #F1 pic.twitter.com/FrxVpmKwbu
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) November 5, 2023
Redbull appears!
Max Verstappen and Sergio “Checo” Pérez appear at the José Carlos Pace Autodrome, Red Bull has a strong presence and they want to secure 1-2 in the Drivers' World Championship:
Rolling with the retro on the Drivers' Parade 👋 #BrazilGP 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/AJ5FNWow86
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) November 5, 2023
Lewis Hamilton present!
The British pilot is very loved on Brazilian soil and makes an appearance before the fans who receive him with great affection:
Brazil 🫶 Lewis#BrazilGP @LewisHamilton pic.twitter.com/zeuFbZCwk7
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 5, 2023
What happened in qualy?
Qualifying began in Brazil and the rain and strong winds in the area were present, complicating the race for all the drivers. The surprise came when Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda were left out in Q1, likewise, other drivers who finished out were Logan Sargeant of Williams and Guanyu Zhou and Valterri Bottas of Alfa Romeo. The havoc continued at the Brazilian Circuit and in Q2 it was Pierre Gasly who was left out, along with Alex Albon, Kevin Magnussen, Nico Hulkenberg and Esteban Ocon. The Autódromo José Carlos Pace was being a complicated circuit and left many surprises due to the weather, Q3 started and Max Verstappen looked unsure in his car when he skidded in the first corners. The same thing happened with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, who lost vital seconds in different corners and it affected their time. The rain was an important factor for several riders, however, Max Verstappen again achieved pole position.
Last winner!
The last winner of the Brazilian Grand Prix was Max Verstappen in the 2022 edition. The Dutchman came from behind to beat Lewis Hamilton and Valterri Bottas. This victory would be fundamental for Verstappen to become Constructors' World Champion last season.
Here we go!
We are just under an hour before the 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix begins at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace. All teams will go out in search of victory. Who will make it this afternoon? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
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In a few moments we will share with you the initial details of the 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix live and corresponding to the 2023 Formula 1 Season, in addition to the most recent information that arises from the Autódromo José Carlos Pace. Don't miss any details of the match with the minute by minute and online from VAVEL.
Channels for the Brazilian Grand Prix online and live of Formula 1 2023?
This is the start time of the Brazilian Grand Prix in several countries:
Argentina: 14 hours on Star+, F1 TV
Bolivia: 13 hours on Star+, F1 TV
Brazil: 14 hours on DAZN, F1 TV
Chile: 14 hours on Star+, F1 TV
Colombia: 12 hours on Star+, F1 TV
Ecuador: 12 hours on Star+, F1 TV
USA (ET): 13 hours on Fox Sports, F1 TV
Spain: 7 p.m. DAZN, Movistar+, F1 TV
Mexico: 11 hours on Fox Sports, Fox Sports Premium
Paraguay: 14 hours on Star+, F1 TV
Peru: 13 hours on Star+, F1 TV
Uruguay: 14 hours on Star+, F1 TV
Venezuela: 13 hours on Star+, F1 TV
If you want to follow him online, VAVEL is your best option.
The Red Bull chase
Another area to follow is the fight for second place in the Constructors' World Championship, after the dominance of Red Bull, the Aston Martin, Mercedes and Ferrari teams try to get closer to the leaders in the competition, who are away by almost 100 points. . The same thing happens between Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz Jr. who fight for third place in the Drivers' World Championship and each race is very important to aspire to third place. The first positions are dominated by Checo Pérez and Max Verstappen.
Party in America
The Brazilian Grand Prix will be the penultimate of all the races that we will have in American territory and it will be the first time that this region of the continent holds so many races in the same Formula 1 season, the last Grand Prix in this region will be in Las Vegas in November.
One of the most important news of this period was that the grid for the 2024 season was already defined with only one notable change with Daniel Ricciardo fully integrating into the Alpha Tauri team. The most interesting news is that 70% of running backs will be free agents after 2024 and we will see a very significant change in teams. On the other hand, Daniel Ricciardo is back in the race and will be able to compete in the Brazilian Grand Prix, after the Alpha Tauri medical team cleared him to compete last week.
Fight for second
Unlike last season, this time the fight is for second place in Formula 1, the fight is between Sergio “Checo” Pérez with 246 points and Lewis Hamilton with 222 points. The Mexican surprised with his high level at the start of the season but has declined, while the Briton has improved race by race and is getting closer in the fight. This is why all points are of vital importance for the Mexican. “Checo” Pérez will want to take advantage of the home field and the extra support he will receive this week to secure second place in the competition with only four races left in the season. Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz Jr. with 183 points remain in the fight for third place but it seems difficult for the Spaniard to get into second place.
The Grid
This was how the classification for this edition of the 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix was defined:
Max Verstappen will be the leader!
The streak of the Brazilian Grand Prix with no driver having obtained the Pole Position the previous year has repeated and this was no exception with Max Verstappen, who will start in first position tomorrow with a time of 1:17.166 minutes. The Ferrari driver will be accompanied by his teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. in second and Max Verstappen in third. For his part, Mexican Sergio “Checo” Pérez will start in fifth position.
Last winner!
The last winner of the Brazilian Grand Prix was George Russell with a time of 1:38:34.044 last season, the Mercedes driver was accompanied by Lewis Hamilton, also from Mercedes, and Carlos Sainz Jr. from Ferrari. Likewise, Russell was the one who won the award for the fastest lap with a time of 1:13.785 minutes.
Where's the race?
The José Carlos Pace Autódromo will be where the eighteenth race of the 2023 Formula 1 season will be held, this will be the 48th edition in which this Grand Prix will take place. The circuit has a length of 4,309 kilometers, in addition to 15 curves and 2 DRS zones, it was inaugurated in 1973. For this race, 71 laps will be carried out to define the winner of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Welcome!
Good morning to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the blog commentary of the 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix, corresponding to the eighteenth race of the 2023 Formula 1 Season. The race will take place at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, at 1 pm.