How the 2021 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix unfoldedAn as-it-happened account of what happened in F1's Sao Paulo Grand Prix.After being absent from the 2020 season calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Formula 1 returns to racing in Brazil this weekend.A fan favourite, Interlagos hosts this weekend’s 2021 Sao Paulo Grand Prix as Max Verstappen looks to tighten his grip on this year’s title. The Dutchman dominated the race last time out from third on the grid in Mexico to extend his lead over Lewis Hamilton to 19 points.In recent years, Brazil has been a favourable track as like Mexico it is at altitude.Verstappen would have won in 2018 had it not been for a collision with Esteban Ocon, while in 2019, the Red Bull driver reigned supreme.Sprint qualifying makes its return for this weekend with five more points awarded on Saturday - 3, 2, 1.Recent Brazil F1 Winners: 2019: Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 2018: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)2017: Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 2016: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 2015: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)2014: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)2013: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)2012: Jenson Button (McLaren)2011: Mark Webber (Red Bull)2010: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)The remainder of the 2021 F1 calendar: Sao Paulo Grand Prix - November 14Qatar Grand Prix - November 21Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - December 5Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - December 12 Connor McDonagh14 Nov 2021 PaginationSubscribe to our F1 NewsletterGet the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inboxFor more information see our Privacy Policy Leave this field blank Latest News WSBK News 24m agoJonathan Rea pinpoints "huge" cause of UK WorldSBK P15 MotoGP News 38m agoJack Miller identifies what went wrong at German MotoGP: "I started to suffer" MotoGP News 38m agoHonda insider questions if Jorge Martin could extract more from their bike MotoGP News 1h agoLuca Marini “had to slow down” to manage pain, fights back for best Honda finish NASCAR News 2h agoRising star Connor Zilisch praised after Sonoma: “He doesn’t race like he’s 18”More News MotoGP News 2h ago“Accomplishment” to finish “chaos” German MotoGP for sole KTM rider F1 News 3h agoRed Bull accused of ‘ignoring warnings’ about ‘undriveable’ F1 car NASCAR News 3h agoShane van Gisbergen’s NASCAR brilliance likened to “Michael Jordan in his prime” WSBK News 3h agoHonda set for 2026 WorldSBK management change? MotoGP News 3h agoMarc Marquez leads calls for safety improvements at Sachsenring MotoGP track