2024 Brazilian GP Sprint: Updated Race Order
The lights went out at Interlagos, and the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint was a thrilling affair! Drivers pushed their cars and their limits, and the order has been shaken up. Here's the updated race order after a wild sprint race:
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Verstappen, the reigning champion, started from pole and dominated the sprint race. He stayed ahead of the pack throughout, showcasing his mastery of the challenging Interlagos circuit.
2. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
The veteran Alonso delivered a strong performance, holding onto second place despite pressure from the chasing pack. He’ll be looking to challenge Verstappen at the start of the main race.
3. George Russell (Mercedes)
Russell had a good start and maintained his position in the top three. He'll be hoping for a strong start in the main race to challenge for the podium.
4. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Hamilton climbed through the field after a challenging start to finish fourth. The seven-time world champion will be looking to gain more positions in the main race.
5. Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
Perez struggled for pace in the sprint race and slipped back to fifth place. He’ll need a strong start to close the gap to his teammate Verstappen.
6. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
Sainz had a decent sprint race but couldn't make significant progress. He'll be looking for a better performance in the main event.
7. Lando Norris (McLaren)
Norris showed great pace and moved up the order during the sprint. He'll be hoping to continue this momentum in the main race.
8. Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
Ocon had a steady race and finished in the top ten. He’ll be looking to score some points in the main race.
9. Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri)
Gasly had a solid sprint, finishing ninth. He'll be aiming for a strong start in the main race.
10. Alex Albon (Williams)
Albon put in a good performance to secure a point in the sprint race. He'll be aiming to keep his momentum going in the main event.
The sprint race has certainly shaken things up, with the main race promising even more action. Who will be celebrating on the podium come Sunday?