Alonso pips Perez, Max cruises to victory + misery for Mercedes – São Paulo GP Review
Nov 6, 2023
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Max Verstappen dominates the Sao Paulo GP with a thrilling victory, while Fernando Alonso edges out Sergio Perez in a nail-biting finish. Aston Martin impresses with a stunning turnaround. The episode also covers Max's defensive maneuvers, Lewis Hamilton's status, emotional well-being, and Ferrari's reliability issues.
Max Verstappen's dominant win reaffirms his position as one of the best drivers on the grid.
Fernando Alonso showcased exceptional driving skills and determination to secure a podium finish, highlighting his ability as a driver.
Deep dives
Max Verstappen dominates the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Max Verstappen secured his 17th win of the season, further extending his lead in the drivers' championship. He demonstrated consistent driving throughout the race, maintaining a strong pace and avoiding mistakes. Verstappen's dominance reaffirms his status as one of the best drivers on the grid.
Fernando Alonso's impressive podium finish
Fernando Alonso showcased his exceptional driving skills, clinching third place in a thrilling finish. Despite facing tough competition, Alonso expertly defended his position and managed to overtake Sergio Perez in the final lap to secure the podium. His performance highlights his ability as a driver and his determination to succeed.
Lando Norris's strong race performance
Lando Norris impressed with a second-place finish, narrowly missing out on securing his first Grand Prix win. Starting from sixth on the grid, Norris demonstrated excellent overtaking skills and consistently strong pace throughout the race. His performance solidifies his position as one of the rising stars in Formula One.
Mercedes struggles and reliability issues
Mercedes had a disappointing weekend, encountering issues with both pace and reliability. The team struggled with hot rear tyres, leading to understeer and tyre degradation. Although caught off guard by these difficulties, Mercedes is determined to analyze the problems and make necessary improvements before the next race.
Max Verstappen dominated the weekend in Sao Paulo, winning Saturday's F1 Sprint and taking a 17th Grand Prix victory of the season. Lando Norris took his seventh podium of 2023, and Fernando Alonso edged Sergio Perez to P3 by 53 thousandths of a second in a nail-biting finish across the line.
From the heart of the Interlagos paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by L’Equipe journalist, Fred Ferret, and newly-crowned Formula 3 champion, Gabriel Bortoletto, to discuss the São Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.
You’ll hear reaction from both Alonso and Norris, while Aston Martin Team Principal, Mike Krack, Mercedes’ Technical Director, James Allison, and Carlos Sainz all drop by for a post-race debrief.
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