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In the penultimate round of the F1 2024 season, Max Verstappen not only clinched the drivers' title but also led Red Bull to win the constructors' title. McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull all fought for the top spot in the constructors' standings, resulting in an intense race full of surprises. George Russell claims pole position due to a grid penalty for Verstappen, while Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton struggle to make a comeback. Ultimately, Verstappen finishes first ahead of Leclerc, Piastri, Russell, Gasly, Sainz, Alonso, Zhou, Magnussen and Norris, solidifying his dominance in the championship.
On a dominant performance by Mercedes at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, George Russell claimed his second win of the year and led a one-two finish for the team. Despite Lewis Hamilton's charge from 10th place, Russell held on to take the checkered flag and help Mercedes sweep the entire race weekend. In a historic moment, Max Verstappen became a four-time world champion by securing a fifth-place finish, one place ahead of Lando Norris. Verstappen's Red Bull was no match for the dominant Mercedes cars, though he put up a tough fight for a podium finish.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen put on a stunning performance at the Brazilian Grand Prix, starting from 17th place and overcoming wet weather to secure his first victory since June and his eighth win of the season. This extends his lead over McLaren's Lando Norris by 62 points, after the British driver started on pole position and finished sixth. Verstappen's win was a result of precise driving and strategic calls, putting him in a strong position for his fourth straight F1 title.
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday proved to be a wild ride, with qualifying cancelled on Saturday and an early start for the next day's session. McLaren's Lando Norris secured pole position amidst a record-setting five red flags due to various crashes. The race was no less dramatic, with Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll unable to even take the start due to a bizarre spin out on the formation lap. Jolyon Palmer speculated on the reason for Stroll's unfortunate turn of events, as Aston Martin worked tirelessly to repair their cars after multiple crashes in qualifying.
In a thrilling and action-packed Qualifying session for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Lando Norris shocked the world by taking pole position while championship leader and reigning champion Max Verstappen suffered a shocking elimination in Q2. The session featured heavy rain and multiple crashes, making for a nail-biting watch. With Verstappen starting in 17th due to a penalty, all eyes will be on Norris as he defends his newfound pole position in the race, live on Sky Sports F1 with build-up starting at 2pm.
The hype and anticipation leading up to the 2024 F1 Sao Paulo GP turned into chaos when Lance Stroll's beached car during the formation lap caused a last-minute aborted start. This resulted in a mix-up in communication from race control and potential penalties for pole-sitter Lando Norris. The race will now resume with another formation lap and a shortened distance of 69 laps instead of 71.
With a dramatic qualifying session marred by five red flags and wet conditions, Lando Norris overcame the odds to claim pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix. Championship leader Max Verstappen faced a major setback as he was forced to start from the 17th position due to a five-place penalty. Norris, who initially struggled in the first qualifying session, managed to showcase his grit and determination by dominating the next two sessions and securing the coveted pole position.
McLaren's Lando Norris secured the top spot on the starting grid for the Brazilian Grand Prix after a chaotic qualifying session, in which multiple crashes and red flags disrupted the session. The rain-soaked conditions provided a challenge for many drivers, including championship contender Max Verstappen, who will start in 17th due to a grid penalty. Meanwhile, Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton failed to make it out of Q1 after struggling in the wet weather, and will start from the back of the grid.
In a rain-soaked and chaotic qualifying session for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, McLaren's Lando Norris clinched pole position while Red Bull rival Max Verstappen only managed to qualify 17th. Verstappen's penalty for changing his engine means that he will start well outside of the top ten, while George Russell and Yuki Tsunoda will start on the front row alongside Norris. After the session was delayed due to heavy rain, Verstappen and his team were frustrated by the timing of the red flag after Lance Stroll's crash, which hindered their chances of a restart. The focus now shifts to the Grand Prix where Verstappen's commanding lead in the championship will be put to the test.