F1 has arrived in Sao Paulo Brazil for the 47th running of the Brazilian Grand Prix, the penultimate race of the season. Having witnessed a myriad of Formula 1 history over the years, the Interlagos circuit holds a special place in the hearts of fans and drivers. It also holds the distinction of being one of two counterclockwise circuits on the F1 calendar.
Toro Rosso Honda, after testing several engine upgrades over the past few Grands Prix and taking the requisite penalties, will now focus on consolidating 8th place in the Formula 1 Constructor’s Championship. Both drivers will return to Honda’s Spec. 3 engine and have the latest aero package. Getting both cars in the points will be the objective if both can qualify well.
Elsewhere on the grid, even though Lewis Hamilton clinched his fifth WDC title in Mexico doesn’t mean the battle at the front of the field is over. Ferrari will want to save face and end the season on a high, proving what it is capable of. It’s probably safe to say that Red Bull is a threat to any position, including first place, so we shouldn’t be surprised if they split the top two teams. The battle for “best of the rest” is probably a fight between a Renault and a Force India based on the last couple of races. Haas will be fighting desperately for a return-to-form which would also make it a challenger to lead the midfield battle. With an impressive development curve this season, Sauber will be in the mix to split this battle and come away with solid points. Following will be McLaren and Williams, respectively, as both teams will be glad to be one step closer to ending what has been a miserable 2018.
US TV SCHEDULE
Practice 1 – Friday, Nov. 9, 7:55 AM –
ESPNU
Practice 2 – Friday, Nov. 9 ,11:55 PM –
ESPNU
Practice 3 – Saturday, Nov. 10, 8:55 AM –
ESPNEWS
Qualifying – Saturday, Nov. 10, 11:55 AM – ESPN3
On The Grid – Sunday, Nov. 11, 11:30 AM – ESPN2
Race – Sunday, Nov. 11 ,12:05 PM – ESPN2
Encore – Sunday, Nov. 11, 9:30 PM – ESPN2
Encore – Monday, Nov. 12, 1:00 AM –
ESPNEWS
CIRCUIT INFORMATION
Lap data
Lap length: 4.309km (2.677 miles)
Race laps: 71
Race distance: 305.909km (190.083 miles)
Pole position: Right-hand side of the track
Lap record*: 1’11.044 by Max Verstappen, 2017
Fastest lap: 1’08.332 by Valtteri Bottas, 2017
Maximum speed: 310kph (192.625 mph)
DRS
zone/s (race): Pit straight and Reta Oposta straight
Distance from grid to turn one: 190m
Car performance
Full throttle: 50%
Longest flat-out section: 1394m
Downforce level: High
Gear changes per lap: 42
Fuel use per lap: 1.4kg
Time penalty per lap of fuel: 0.042s
Strategy
Quickest complete pit stop in 2013: 22.342s by Ferrari (see full list)
2018 tyres: Medium, Soft, Supersoft
*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix
Data sources:
FIA
, Williams, Mercedes
2017 RESULTS
Race Info.
Pole: Valtteri Bottas – Mercedes, 1:08:332
Race laps: 71
Fast race lap: Max Verstappen – Red Bull, 1:11.044
Podium
1. Sebastian Vettel – Ferrari
2. Valtteri Bottas – Mercedes
3. Kimi Raikkonen – Ferrari
CURRENT STANDINGS
Drivers
1. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
AMG
Petronas, 358
2. Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Ferrari, 294
3. Kimi Raikkonen, Scuderia Ferrari, 236
4. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes
AMG
Petronas, 227
5. Max Verstappen, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, 216
6. Daniel Ricciardo, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, 146
7. Nico Hulkenberg, Renault Sport F1, 69
8. Sergio Perez, Force India, 57
9. Kevin Magnussen, Haas, 53
10. Fernando Alonso, McLaren Renault, 50
Constructors
1. Mercedes
AMG
Petronas, 585
2. Scuderia Ferrari, 530
3. Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, 362
4. Renault Sport F1, 114
5. Haas, 84
6. McLaren Renault, 62
7. Racing Point Force India, 47
8. Alfa Romeo Sauber, 36
9. Toro Rosso, 33
10. Williams Martini Racing, 7
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