F1 has arrived in Sao Paulo Brazil for the 48th 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.
Red Bull comes to Brazil with expectations of a solid performance after being able to keep pace with Mercedes on merit at COTA . The team isn’t expecting any penalties for mechanical changes. Look for a podium finish with a win not being out of the question if the race strategy is perfect. Toro Rosso is similarly optimistic for their chances of scoring points. Expect one car in the points with the second car scoring a strong possibility as well.
Elsewhere on the grid, even though Lewis Hamilton clinched his sixth WDC title at COTA 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, showing its pace is genuine, although LEC will be taking a grid penalty for a Power Unit change. We have to expect that a McLaren will be the first to follow the front-running entries. Look for Renault to be chasing them but ultimately come up short. After that a Racing Point could be a contender for a low points-paying position. Expect an Alfa Romeo to be battling and fighting for that last point. Haas will likely remain just out of the points barring some revelation with their setup and tire struggles. And last but not least we have the Williams duo rounding out the order.
US TV SCHEDULE
Practice 1 – Friday, November 15 – 8.55AM –
ESPNU
Practice 2 – Friday, November 15 – 12.55PM –
ESPNU
Practice 3 – Saturday, November 16 – 9.55AM –
ESPNU
Qualifying – Saturday, November 16 – 12.55PM –
ESPNEWS
Pit-Lane Live – Sunday, November 17 – 10.30AM – ESPN3
On The Grid – Sunday, November 17 – 11.30AM – ESPN2
Race – Sunday, November 17 – 12.05PM – ESPN2
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*: 1’10.540 by Valtteri Bottas, 2018
Fastest lap: 1’07.281 by Lewis Hamilton, 2018
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)
2019 tyres: Hard (C1), Medium (C2), Soft (C3) (2018: Medium, Soft, Supersoft)
*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix
Data sources:
FIA
, Williams, Mercedes
2018 RESULTS
Race Info.
Pole: Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes, 1:07.281
Race laps: 71
Fast race lap: Valtteri Bottas – Mercedes, 1:10.540
Podium
1. Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes
2. Max Verstappen – Red Bull
3. Kimi Raikkonen – Ferrari
CURRENT STANDINGS
Drivers
1. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 381
2. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes, 314
3. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, 249
4. Max Verstappen, Red Bull, 235
5. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, 230
6. Alex Albon, Red Bull, 84
7. Carlos Sainz, McLaren, 80
8. Pierre Gasly, Toro Rosso, 77
9. Daniel Ricciardo, Renault, 46
10. Sergio Perez, Racing Point, 44
Constructors
1. Mercedes, 695
2. Ferrari, 479
3. Red Bull, 366
4. McLaren, 121
5. Renault, 83
6. Racing Point, 65
7. Toro Rosso, 64
8. Alfa Romeo Racing, 35
9. Haas, 28
10. Williams, 1
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