Brazilian GP: Could Norris have done any more to defeat Verstappen?
Nov 6, 2023
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Analyzing McLaren's performance in the Brazilian GP, upgrades and car performance, radio exchanges and Constructors Championship battle, Gasly's dominance and AlphaTauri's potential, team performance and sprint races, and the future of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Quick takeaways
Gasly's strong performance demonstrates AlphaTauri's improving speed in the midfield.
Mercedes struggled with setup and mechanical issues, needing to address performance problems.
Ferrari showed progress with Sainz's sixth-place finish, but Leclerc's mechanical failure was a missed opportunity.
Deep dives
Gasly and Alfa Romeo shine in challenging weekend
Pierre Gasly had one of his best performances of the season, finishing seventh despite Alfa Romeo's struggled for pace. He believes the race was one of his strongest showings of the year. Gasly's performance shows potential for AlphaTauri as they continue to improve their speed and compete in the midfield. Despite Gasly's success, his teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, made a few mistakes, costing him valuable points. Tsunoda's emotional control is an area he needs to work on to consistently perform at his best.
Disappointing weekend for Mercedes
Mercedes had a disappointing weekend, with Lewis Hamilton finishing eighth and George Russell retiring from ninth. Toto Wolff described their performance as unacceptable and the team struggled with setup and mechanical issues. Despite the challenges, Russell showed promise with a strong first lap and Hamilton's performance in the sprint race was notable. The team will need to address the issues and improve their performance in the remaining races.
Ferrari experiences ups and downs
Ferrari had mixed results in the race, with Carlos Sainz finishing sixth and Charles Leclerc unable to start due to a mechanical failure. Sainz's performance showed the progress Ferrari has made, but Leclerc's retirement was a missed opportunity. Leclerc had a strong qualifying session, highlighting his potential. The team will need to address their technical issues and aim for more consistent performances.
AlphaTauri close to seventh in Constructors' Championship
AlphaTauri had a solid weekend, with Yuki Tsunoda finishing ninth in the race and Pierre Gasly making significant progress to finish seventh. Their performance puts them within reach of seventh place in the Constructors' Championship, currently held by Williams. However, missed opportunities and mistakes have cost AlphaTauri valuable points throughout the season.
Spectator behavior causes concern
Spectators' behavior during the Brazilian Grand Prix raised concerns, as some fans invaded the track while cars were still racing. The stewards are taking a strong stance and the race organizers have been referred to the FIA World Motorsport Council for potential penalties. Security measures are being reviewed, as this is not the first incident of this kind. The safety of drivers and spectators is of utmost importance, and actions need to be taken to address this issue.
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