George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1

Russell wins F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint - as it happened

12 Nov 2022
19:39
Lap 5/24

Hamilton overtakes Norris into Turn 4 for fifth-place.

The other Mercedes of Russell has just set the fastest lap of the race.

19:38
Alonso update

Replays show Alonso clipping the back of Ocon, resulting in significant front wing damage.

19:37
Lap 4/24

Russell breezes past Magnussen into Turn 1 for second.

Sainz does the same on the Dane into Turn 4.

19:37
The order on Lap 3

Verstappen overtakes Magnussen into Turn 1. Easy move.

Verstappen, Magnussen, Russell, Sainz, Norris, Hamilton, Ocon, Perez, Leclerc, Gasly, Stroll, Vettel, Ricciardo, Albon, Schumacher, Latifi, Tsunoda, Zhou, Bottas and Alonso.

Further down, Alonso has pit for a new front wing.

19:35
Lap 2/24

Magnussen remains in the lead while Russell is running right behind Verstappen, who continues to struggle to get his mediums working.

Alonso has lost out to Hamilton, Perez and Leclerc.

19:34
Start

Magnussen leads into Turn 1 ahead of Verstappen, Russell and Norris.

A close moment between the two Alpines but a clean Lap 1 overall.

19:32
The F1 Sprint is underway!

Lights out and away we go!

19:30
Formation lap underway

Magnussen leads the pack around Interlagos.

24 laps ahead of us - should take around 30 minutes. 

19:28
Tyres

Mediums for Verstappen and Latifi; softs for everyone else.

19:28
Weather update

There's just a 10 percent chance of rain.

19:26
5 minutes to go!

The sprint race begins shortly.

19:15
Pole-sitter Kevin Magnussen

"I will try to attack it like a normal race. We are not the fastest car."

Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21,…

19:06
F1 sprint race rules
  • How are points awarded?
  • What changes have been made since 2021?
  • How far is a sprint race?

How F1 sprint format will work at Sao Paulo GP    

19:01
Lewis in the paddock

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21,…

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21,…

18:59
Bernie is in Brazil!

Bernie Ecclestone (GBR). Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day.-
Bernie Ecclestone (GBR). Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian…

18:55
Would you keep Mick Schumacher?

Guenther Steiner has decided on whether to keep Mick, he confirmed. But he won't tell us his decision yet!

Mick will start in 20th today. Did a bad qualifying help make Guenther's decision?

Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil,
Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21,…

18:47
Will the shocks continue?

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A522. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil,
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A522. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…

18:37
Rain and chaos at Interlagos

This is how Haas driver Kevin Magnussen claimed pole position.

Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-22. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Qualifying
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-22. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21,…

18:35
Who expected this grid line-up?

1) Kevin Magnussen

2) Max Verstappen

3) George Russell

4) Lando Norris

Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil,
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21,…

18:34
Sprint race at 7.30pm UK time

Last chance to finish your dinner!

16:42
Report

Read what happened in FP2...

George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil,
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…

16:30
Chequered flag out

Ocon, Perez, Russell, Alonso, Verstappen, Hamilton, Gasly, Schumacher, Magnussen and Norris.

16:27

Ocon is still on top ahead of Perez, Russell, Alonso and Verstappen.

16:25

Into the final five minutes.

16:19
Order with 10 minutes to go

Ocon, Perez, Russell, Alonso, Verstappen, Hamilton, Gasly, Schumacher, Magnussen and Norris.