2022 - A Look Ahead

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Brazil GP: Sergio Perez leads highly competitive Practice 1.
Sergio Perez set the pace as just six-tenths covered the top 10 in Practice 1 at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
11 November 2022
Ben Issatt
Formula 1.

With just an hour of running before qualifying later on Friday, teams had plenty on their to-do list under sunny skies at Interlagos. And Red Bull wasted little time going to the top of the timesheet as most opted for hard tyres for their first runs.

Then the soft compound was fitted and Perez pipped teammate Max Verstappen by just 0.008s to go fastest with a 1m11.853s. Though his deficit was in the final sector, understeer in the slow-speed corners was the main complaint from the reigning world champion.

Charles Leclerc later split the two Bulls in his Ferrari, just 0.004s slower than pacesetter Perez. A five-place grid penalty for a new ICE was confirmed for Carlos Sainz, who had a scare with Lando Norris en route to fourth, one-thousandth ahead of fifth-placed Lewis Hamilton.

‘Sergio Perez leads’;

https://www.insideracing.com/formula...ive-practice-1


Brazilian Grand Prix Free Practice 1 - Results
11/11/2022 at 16:43
Michael Delaney

2022 Brazilian Grand Prix - Free Practice 1 results
Pos Driver Team Time Gap Laps
1 Sergio Pérez Red Bull 1:11.853s 28
2 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:11.857s + 0.004s 30
3 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:11.861s + 0.008s 27
4 Carlos Sainz Ferrari 1:12.039s + 0.186s 29
5 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:12.040s + 0.187s 24
6 George Russell Mercedes 1:12.055s + 0.202s 23
7 Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin 1:12.157s + 0.304s 29
8 Mick Schumacher Haas 1:12.314s + 0.461s 26
9 Valtteri Bottas Alfa Romeo 1:12.466s + 0.613s 30
10 Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri 1:12.467s + 0.614s 31

‘Full results from Free Practice 1 for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, round 21 of the 2022 Formula 1 world championship’;

https://f1i.com/news/459843-brazilia...1-results.html


Everything that happened in first Brazilian GP F1 practice
11/11/2022, 17:03
By Ben Anderson
The Race

Sergio Perez narrowly beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to the fastest time in first practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix, as just two tenths of a second blanketed Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes. FP1 represents the only meaningful practice session of this weekend, given Interlagos plays host to F1’s final sprint race of 2022 and so qualifying replaces the usual FP2 slot on Friday.

As such, the run programmes varied greatly across the teams, creating an unclear picture of relative form. Red Bull used the hard tyre to begin with, before making an early switch to softs for qualifying simulations. Mercedes used the softs much later in the session, when the track had improved significantly. Ferrari waited until the closing minutes, when the track was at its best, before fitting the softest (C4) tyre for the first time.

That means Perez’s 1m11.853s best lap was set much earlier than his main rivals, so it’s likely the Red Bull is capable of going much faster than the 0.004s gap to Leclerc’s Ferrari in FP1. World champion Max Verstappen set the pace in the early part of the session, using the hardest tyre, but he complained throughout the hour that his RB18 “just doesn’t turn at all”.

‘Brazilian GP F1 practice’;

https://the-race.com/formula-1/every...p-f1-practice/


Carlos Sainz hit with five-place penalty for Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Friday 11th November 2022 5:17 PM
Sam Cooper

Carlos Sainz will start the Sao Paulo Grand Prix five places back from where he finishes in the sprint after having a new internal combustion engine fitted, his sixth of the season.

The penalty will be applied to the grand prix rather than Saturday’s sprint, which means he will start the shorter ‘race’ wherever he qualifies on Friday.

The FIA said Sainz was in breach of Article 28.2 of the FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations having used his sixth ICE of the season so far.

‘Five-place penalty’;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/carlos...lo-grand-prix/


Carlos Sainz hits out at 'super dangerous' Lando Norris during Brazilian GP practice
Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris came close to colliding in FP1 at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
16:40, Fri, Nov 11, 2022
By Luke Chillingsworth

Carlos Sainz has branded Lando Norris “super dangerous” after almost coming together with the McLaren driver in first practice in Brazil. Sainz was forced onto a strip of grass on the run-off at turn three as he started a new hot lap.

Norris had wandered onto the racing line on a cool-down lap which caused the Ferrari driver to dive onto the rumble strip and then the grass in a bid to avoid a collision. However, Sainz was critical of Norris’ position, claiming the 22-year-old was in a “dangerous” place.

'Super dangerous';

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...ian-grand-prix

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Kevin Magnussen shocks F1 world with Brazilian GP pole as George Russell crashes out.
Kevin Magnussen secured the first pole position of his lengthy Formula 1 career after a George Russell spin played perfectly into the stunned Haas driver's hands.
11/11/2022, 20:13
By Daniel Moxon
F1 Writer
The Mirror

Kevin Magnussen secured the first pole position of his lengthy Formula 1 career after a George Russell spin played perfectly into the stunned Haas driver's hands. "I've never before felt like this," said the delighted but disbelieving Dane as he found out he was top of the timesheets, as the session was red-flagged after Russell's spin. The rain which then swept across the track meant no-one could match his time, and so Haas had their first ever pole position in F1.

As it dawned upon him, Magnussen stood on his car and punched the air while his engineers went ballistic around him. Team principal Guenther Steiner began to run across the pitlane with his hands in the air and a beaming smile on his face. So new is the Dane to all this, Haas' media chief had to explain what happens next as he made his way to the interview area.

In the end, the bottom five was made up of more familiar names. Mick Schumacher, Zhou Guanyu, Yuki Tsunoda and Nicholas Latifi were victims of Q1, though it was more surprising to see Valtteri Bottas also eliminated after looking strong in practice earlier in the afternoon – a victim of Alfa Romeo making the wrong decision to not move onto slicks.

‘Kevin Magnussen shocks F1 world’;

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formu...esult-28470548


2022 Brazilian Grand Prix - Qualifying results
11/11/2022 at 20:10
Andrew Lewin

2022 Brazilian Grand Prix - Qualifying results
Pos Driver Team Q1 Q2 Q3
1 Kevin Magnussen Haas 1:13.954s 1:11.410s 1:11.674s
2 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:13.625s 1:10.881s 1:11.877s
3 George Russell Mercedes 1:14.427s 1:11.318s 1:12.059s
4 Lando Norris McLaren 1:13.106s 1:11.377s 1:12.263s
5 Carlos Sainz Ferrari 1:14.680s 1:10.890s 1:12.357s
6 Esteban Ocon Alpine 1:14.663s 1:11.587s 1:12.425s
7 Fernando Alonso Alpine 1:13.542s 1:11.394s 1:12.504s
8 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:13.403s 1:11.539s 1:12.611s
9 Sergio Pérez Red Bull 1:13.613s 1:11.456s 1:15.601s
10 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:14.486s 1:10.950s

‘Full results from qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos in Sao Paulo, round 21 of the 2022 Formula 1 season’;

https://f1i.com/news/459869-2022-bra...g-results.html


F1 qualifying results: Brazilian Grand Prix starting grid as Kevin Magnussen shock takes pole for sprint race
The Haas team took its first ever pole in sensational circumstances at Interlagos
November 11, 2022 8:17 pm(Updated 8:29 pm)
By Daniel Austin
Sports writer

Kevin Magnussen took pole position for the first time in his Formula One career in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix in sensational circumstances aided by the damp conditions at Interlagos.

The Dane was top of the standings early in Q3 when a red flag was put out to recover George Russell‘s Mercedes, and subsequent rain meant that no drivers were able to improve their times, leaving Magnussen at the top of the standings and Haas with their first ever pole position since joining F1 in 2016.

The 30-year-old pulled the fastest lap of the day out of the bag on his first run in the top ten shootout to beat second-placed Max Verstappen by 0.203 seconds, with Russell a further 0.385s behind in third.

‘Brazilian Grand Prix starting grid’;

https://inews.co.uk/sport/formula-on...01?ITO=newsnow


Magnussen takes shock maiden F1 pole at Brazilian GP
11/11/2022, 20:28
By Matt Beer
The Race

Kevin Magnussen and Haas took an extraordinary pole position for Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race in changeable weather at Interlagos.

Magnussen outpaced world champion Max Verstappen and the rest of the usual frontrunners in a straight fight on a slightly damp track at the start of Q3, having already impressed with seventh places in Q1 and Q2.

Then George Russell slewed his Mercedes into the Descida do Lago gravel and caused a red flag, during which the rain came down harder – cementing Magnussen’s astonishing pole.

‘Magnussen takes shock maiden F1 pole’;

https://the-race.com/formula-1/magnu...gp-qualifying/


Kevin Magnussen seals first-ever F1 pole for Sprint at Brazilian GP
Published: 11 Nov 2022, 20:17
By George Dagless

Kevin Magnussen will start the Sprint from P1 at the Brazilian Grand Prix after making the most of the variable conditions at Interlagos.

Rain fell before qualifying and was on and off over the course of the session, with drivers moving to slicks through Q1 and throughout Q2, before drizzle fell in Q3 to cause some chaos and set us up for Magnussen to earn his first-ever pole position in Formula 1.

Indeed, a combination of worsening conditions after a red flag caused by George Russell in Q3, and Magnussen being first out onto the track at the start of the final session, meant that the Danish driver was able to set the quickest time initially, and it wouldn’t get beaten.

‘Kevin Magnussen seals first-ever F1 pole’;

https://www.givemesport.com/88083018...t-brazilian-gp


Magnussen takes shock sprint race pole position in rain-hit qualifying session
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted on 11th November 2022, 20:22
Written by Will Wood

Kevin Magnussen secured a stunning pole position for the Interlagos sprint race after a fortunately-timed red flag ensured he beat Max Verstappen to the fastest time. In a qualifying hour affected by intermittent rain, Magnussen was the first driver onto the track in Q3 and set what would be the pole position time before George Russell spun into the gravel and trigged a red flag stoppage. Rain fell during the suspension, meaning none of the drivers could improve after the session resumed, securing a shock pole for Magnussen and Haas.

Max Verstappen will start alongside Magnussen on the front row for tomorrow’s sprint race, with George Russell lining up third. The Haas driver Mick Schumacher, whose future at the team is in serious doubt, was dismayed to learn he had failed to make the cut. “We didn’t get through, it was 15.1 to get through,” he race engineer informed him. Not only was Schumacher’s 1’16.361 well outside that, it was almost two-and-a-half seconds slower than his team mate.

‘Magnussen takes shock sprint race pole’;

https://www.racefans.net/2022/11/11/...fying-session/

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Steiner: When it rains soup, you need to have a spoon ready.
Haas team boss Guenther Steiner savored a rare moment of success as his Formula 1 backmarkers pulled off an astonishing first pole position with Kevin Magnussen at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Friday.
12 November, 2022
Reuters

The Italian, whose direct approach and colorful language has made him a cult hero for millions through the popular Netflix ‘Drive to Survive’ docu-series, reacted in typical fashion. “When it rains soup, you need to have a spoon ready,” the Italian told Sky Sports television. “And we had the spoon ready today.”

Magnussen was first out of the pitlane in the final qualifying shoot-out for Saturday’s Sprint Race, benefiting from the best conditions before George Russell spun off in his Mercedes and brought a halt to the session. Rain then meant nobody else could go quicker than Magnussen’s time set on slick tyres. The pole was his first at the 140th attempt, but in his 100th race for Haas, and also the first by a Danish driver in F1.

“These are things that if you dream about it, you are scared to dream about it,” said Steiner, whose American team owner Gene Haas turns 70 on Saturday and has more often than not been presented with a fork when the occasion demands a spoon. “The whole team is trying hard since seven years and then circumstances let us pull this one off. I think it was not luck. It was well deserved from the driver and team being on the right tyres at the right time.”

‘When it rains soup, you need to have a spoon ready’;

https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/11...a-spoon-ready/


Kevin Magnussen vows maximum attack after landing first F1 pole
Published: 12 Nov 2022, 10:08
By George Dagless

Kevin Magnussen says he will bring maximum attack to today’s Sprint in Sao Paulo after sealing a first-ever F1 pole on Friday. The Danish driver nailed a flying lap at the start of Q3 in Brazil, that no-one else behind him on track could beat, before a George Russell-induced red flag and then increasing rain meant there was neither enough time nor the right conditions for someone else to get out there and beat him in the closing stages.

Indeed, that quickly sparked celebrations in the Haas garage as the team marked a first-ever pole position since their arrival on the grid in 2016, and Magnussen will now be looking to try and turn it into some kind of positive result both today in the Sprint and then tomorrow in the Grand Prix itself.

Speaking after the session, he reflected on what he had achieved before then vowing to be on the front foot from the off today: “In this sport, I do go up and down [with emotions]. It’s a lot of fun on days like this, that’s for sure,” he told Sky Sports F1.

‘Kevin Magnussen vows maximum attack’;

https://www.givemesport.com/88083097...-first-f1-pole


Guenther Steiner praises entire Haas team after sealing first F1 pole
Published: 12 Nov 2022, 09:58
By George Dagless

Guenther Steiner could not hide his delight after Kevin Magnussen sealed his first-ever F1 pole in Brazil on Friday, and the first-ever for Haas as well. Qualifying took place on Friday at Interlagos with the third and final Sprint weekend upon us and it was a session to remember for Haas as they saw themselves take P1 via Kevin Magnussen for the very first time.

The Haas always goes well in damp conditions and that is what we had in qualifying yesterday, with the final 10 drivers standing all eager to get out on track as soon as possible before another rain shower came and ruined their chances of a competitive time.

Guenther Steiner: “Kevin deserves a lot. The whole team deserves this and he’s part of the team. We always work hard, we never give up and we keep on fighting.”

‘Steiner discusses Haas’ achievement in Brazil’;

https://www.givemesport.com/88083098...-first-f1-pole


'POLE BABY!': Kevin Magnussen hails 'incredible' first pole position of his career for the Brazilian GP sprint race... after an 'amazing journey' in which his time in F1 looked to be over before returning to Haas weeks before the start of the season
• Kevin Magnussen took a shocking first pole position of his career in Brazil
• The Haas driver set the fastest lap in Q3 before the red flag was brought out
• With rain coming down, nobody could knock the Haas driver off pole position
• Magnussen said he 'never felt like this' in his life before pole was secured
• It is also the first pole position for his Haas team since they arrived in 2016
Published: 00:47, 12 November 2022
By Kieran Lynch For Mailonline

Kevin Magnussen was left stunned after he claimed his and his Haas team's first ever pole position at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

The Dane will head the grid in Saturday's sprint race after he set the fastest time in Friday's qualifying session - setting the quickest lap before a red flag was brought out just as rain began to fall.

'You are f***ing kidding me,' he said when informed he headed the order after George Russell's Mercedes temporarily brought out the red flag.

'You are f***ing kidding me';

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...on-career.html


An extreme example of the case against keeping Schumacher
23:41 Fri, 11 Nov 2022.
By Scott Mitchell-Malm
The Race

Mick Schumacher starting the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race from last position when his team-mate Kevin Magnussen lines up on pole is an extreme manifestation of a key limitation. The outcome of qualifying clearly exaggerates the difference in performance between the two Haas drivers. But what happened early on to facilitate that end result is a good example of what has ultimately hurt Schumacher’s case to be retained by Haas and left his F1 future in question.

Schumacher was in a strong position before the late flurry of slick-tyre runs in Q1. He and Magnussen were on the same run plan, having used a second set of intermediates, which left them with a slightly rushed finish.

But they still had time for one preparation lap and one flat-out push to get through to Q2. Magnussen made that work but Schumacher didn’t. He was a long way off the pace after a very tentative prep lap led to a flying lap that was far too timid.

‘The outcome of qualifying clearly exaggerates the difference in performance between the two Haas drivers’;

https://the-race.com/formula-1/an-ex...ng-schumacher/

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Ocon fastest ahead of São Paulo sprint as Sargeant moves closer to F1 seat.
Esteban Ocon emerged quickest from the second practice session for the São Paulo Grand Prix and Logan Sargeant slowest albeit a step closer to a confirmed seat in F1 next season.
Saturday 12 November 2022 15:31
Ian Parkes

It was another of those unusual FP2 sessions, with qualifying completed on Friday and the sprint race to come. The focus, naturally, was on tyres and fuel-load evaluation ahead of Sunday's grand prix, particularly in high temperatures, with the track hitting 51 degrees Celsius, with times of no consequence.

This was underlined by the fact Alpine driver Ocon's leading time of one minute 14.604secs was almost four seconds off the pace of the quickest lap set on Friday from Red Bull's Max Verstappen in Q2 of 1:10.881s. As for Sargeant, who replaced Alex Albon in a Williams for this session, he completed over 100 kilometres, securing another point in his bid to obtain a super licence.

It means the 21-year-old American now has to finish in the top five of this year's F2 drivers' standings to guarantee himself a licence and a seat in F1 with the Grove-based team. He is currently with the final round in Abu Dhabi next weekend.

‘Ocon fastest ahead of São Paulo sprint’;

https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/95...ogan-sargeant/


(FP2) Second Practice Results – 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Sao Paulo, Brazil
12 Nov. 2022
by Emer Hedderman

Results (Classification):
1. Esteban Ocon Alpine -1:14.604
2. Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing +0.184
3. George Russell Mercedes +0.312
4. Fernando Alonso Alpine +0.445
5. Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing +0.494
6. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +0.533
7. Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri +1.032
8. Mick Schumacher Haas +1.080
9. Kevin Magnussen Haas +1.211
10. Lando Norris McLaren +1.247

‘Sao Paulo Grand Prix – Here are the complete results from second practice ahead of this afternoon’s Sprint for the 2022 F1 World Championship race at Interlagos’;

https://formulaspy.com/f1/fp2-second...and-prix-80446


Ocon fastest in final practice before the Sprint
Sao Paulo, Brazil
12 Nov. 2022
by Emer Hedderman

Sao Paulo Grand Prix – Esteban Ocon finished in P1 ahead of Sergio Perez and George Russell in an uneventful FP2 session ahead of this afternoon’s Sprint.

The Aston Martins of Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll were the first to take to the track for a dry and sunny second practice, the two then pit at the end of their out lap so it was Zhou Guanyu who put the first time on the board, a 1:17.059 on the mediums.

Given FP1 was the only session before qualifying yesterday there weren’t any rookie drivers able to take part but as FP2 is the least important session on a Sprint weekend, Logan Sargeant was out on track for Williams taking over Alex Albon’s car for the hour and looking to complete at least 100km during the session in order to pick up another point for his super licence.

‘Ocon fastest’;

https://formulaspy.com/f1/ocon-faste...e-sprint-80451


All you need to know about Alpine-led Brazilian GP practice two
Nov 12 2022
By Matt Beer

Alpine topped the least informative session of the current Formula 1 sprint weekend format as Esteban Ocon led practice two at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

KEY MOMENTS
– Ocon quickest after Perez and Russell lead earlier
– Latifi excursion is the session’s only incident
– Sargeant gets his superlicence point

‘All you need to know’;

https://the-race.com/formula-1/all-y...-practice-two/


Ocon quickest in final Sao Paulo GP practice
12th Nov. 2022, 16:44
by Phillip Horton
Motorsport Week

Alpine’s Esteban Ocon set the fastest time during final practice ahead of Formula 1’s São Paulo Grand Prix.
Teams focused on longer runs, with no need to chase one-lap pace, meaning the quickest times were some way adrift of the ultimate pace.
Ocon used Soft tyres to set a time of 1:14.604s to finish almost two-tenths of a second clear of Red Bull’s Sergio Perez.

‘Ocon quickest’;

https://www.motorsportweek.com/2022/...o-gp-practice/

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F1 Brazilian GP 2022 Sprint Race Results.
George Russell took a stunning sprint race win and will start from the front of the Brazilian Grand Prix, after a hectic 24 laps in Sao Paulo that saw Max Verstappen drop from first to fourth.
November 12, 2022
By Adam Dickinson

Polesitter Kevin Magnussen led the first lap for Haas but was powerless to defend against Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes and finished eighth, still a very good starting position for Sunday.

Verstappen was the only top-ten driver to start on the mediums and looked comfortable after passing Magnussen but came under pressure from Russell around lap 10, losing the lead five laps later.

Carlos Sainz recovered to second after a disappointing qualifying session for Ferrari, but wasn’t able to challenge Russell for the win. However, he’ll start seventh due to a five-place penalty from an engine change.

‘Sprint Race Results’;

https://www.total-motorsport.com/f1-...-race-results/


Sprint Results – 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Sao Paulo, Brazil
12 Nov. 2022.
by Emer Hedderman

Results (Classification):
1. George Russell Mercedes -24 laps
2. Carlos Sainz Scuderia Ferrari +3.995
3. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +4.492
4. Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing +10.494
5. Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing +11.855
6. Charles Leclerc Scuderia Ferrari +13.133
7. Lando Norris McLaren +25.624
8. Kevin Magnussen Haas +28.768
9. Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin +30.218
10. Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri +34.170

‘Sao Paulo Grand Prix – Here are the complete results from today’s Sprint to set the grid for tomorrow’s 2022 F1 World Championship race at Interlagos’;

https://formulaspy.com/f1/sprint-res...and-prix-80457


Russell wins the Sprint as Mercedes outpaced Verstappen
Sao Paulo, Brazil
12 Nov. 2022.
by Emer Hedderman

Sao Paulo Grand Prix – George Russell took his debut F1 win, though it only guarantees him P1 for the Grand Prix tomorrow.

After acing his lap in the damp conditions in qualifying, Kevin Magnussen lined up in pole position for both his and Haas’ first time in glorious sunshine at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace. The pack was all set up to start as a Haas sandwich with Magnussen at the front while Mick Schumacher brought up the rear.

Eighteen of the twenty cars were lined up on the soft tyre for the 100 km Sprint race to set the grid for tomorrow’s Grand Prix, the oddities in the pack were Max Verstappen P2, and Nicholas Latifi P16 who had instead decided on the yellow-ringed medium tyres.

‘Russell wins the Sprint’;

https://formulaspy.com/f1/russell-wi...rstappen-80463


F1 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix - Sprint results
12 Nov. 2022, ‎20‎:‎03
Author RacingNews365 Staff

Full results from the sprint race at the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix as George Russell takes P1 for tomorrow's main race. George Russell will start the Brazilian Grand Prix from P1 after passing Max Verstappen for the lead in Sao Paolo.

The Mercedes driver used DRS to slipstream past the Red Bull driver to cement P1 at Interlagos. Carlos Sainz Jr finished second with Lewis Hamilton third, but Sainz is taking a five-place penalty meaning it will be a Mercedes one-two on the grid.

‘F1 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix’;

https://racingnews365.com/f1-2022-br...sprint-results


Lewis Hamilton under investigation by FIA after Brazilian GP sprint race
Lewis Hamilton finished the sprint race in third but could be facing a penalty.
20:09, Sat, Nov 12, 2022
By Luke Chillingsworth

Lewis Hamilton is under investigation by the FIA after an apparent start procedure reprimand in the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race. The FIA has confirmed the incident will be investigated after the sprint race in what could be a blow to Mercedes.

McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo and Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu have also been noted for the same issue. Hamilton's P3 finish could be good enough for the front row as Carlos Sainz will take a five-place grid penalty tomorrow.

Hamilton admitted Mercedes would work together tomorrow in a bid to secure the team's first win of the season. He said: "I'm so, so happy to be here. Difficult day yesterday, congratulations to George, this is for everyone at the factory who have been working so, so hard.

‘Could be facing a penalty’;

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...nd-prix-sprint

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Brazilian Grand Prix: George Russell sprint win sets up Mercedes vs Red Bull showdown at Interlagos.
Mercedes' George Russell started third on the grid behind maiden pole-sitter Kevin Magnussen of Haas and two-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull, but powered to a thrilling triumph in a breathless 24-lap contest.
November 13, 2022 02:47:27 IST
Agence France-Presse

Sao Paolo: A delighted George Russell won Saturday’s breathless sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix to register his first Formula One race win and set up a thrilling Mercedes v Red Bull showdown in Sunday’s full distance contest.

Driving with aplomb and confidence, the 24-year-old Briton shrugged off his spin in the rain in Friday’s qualifying session to attack from the start, passing Red Bull’s two-time champion Max Verstappen on lap 15 to grab the lead.

He then took control to come home four seconds clear of Carlos Sainz of Ferrari with Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton third and Verstappen, the only driver on medium tyres, fourth and Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez fifth.

‘Mercedes vs Red Bull showdown’;

https://www.firstpost.com/sports/bra...-11618181.html


F1 Sao Paulo GP: George Russell expects no team orders in Lewis Hamilton battle, Mercedes to split strategy
George Russell says he and Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton will be free to race for victory without team orders in the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Lewis Larkam
13 Nov 2022

Russell and Hamilton will share the front row of the Interlagos grid for Sunday’s grand prix after Russell caught and passed Max Verstappen to win the F1 sprint race, with Hamilton recovering to third behind Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who will drop five positions for an engine change.

The Briton said Mercedes find themselves in a “luxury position” and expects the team to split strategies in a bid to end their winless streak amid a challenging 2022 season.

‘George Russell expects no team orders’;

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/101702...split-strategy


“They look unbeatable” - Max Verstappen plays down chances of beating Mercedes in F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
12 Nov 2022
Connor McDonagh

Max Verstappen doubts Red Bull will be able to compete with Mercedes after George Russell dominated the sprint race for the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Verstappen led the early stages of the 24-lap F1 sprint after overtaking shock pole-sitter Kevin Magnussen into Turn 1 on Lap 3.

After initially breaking the one-second DRS gap to Russell, he was unable to break away from the British driver.

“They look unbeatable”;

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/101702...ating-mercedes


Lewis Hamilton among drivers cleared by stewards over Interlagos sprint start
Saturday 12th November 2022 11:51 PM
Jamie Woodhouse

Lewis Hamilton was one of three drivers to be cleared after the stewards noted potential infringements at the Interlagos sprint start. It had been noted by the stewards during the 24-lap event that Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo and Zhou Guanyu had potentially failed to follow the start procedure correctly in Brazil.

The stewards would later clarify that the trio were not lined-up in positions which could have resulted in an advantage. As for why these drivers appeared slightly out of their grid box, the stewards cited poor visibility from the cars plus the fact that the grid boxes on the Interlagos track are slightly smaller than the norm.

“The stewards reviewed the start sequence, as it was observed that multiple cars were potentially out of their grid box in violation of Article 8.6.1.a) of the FIA International Sporting Code, being either to the left or right of the grid box,” the verdict read.

‘Lewis Hamilton among drivers cleared’;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/driver...ct-interlagos/


Mercedes’ Toto Wolff: Brazil brought “a tricky qualifying session where each part had its own challenges”.
November 12, 2022
By Ashley Cline

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team had a challenging qualifying in the wet conditions of the Brazilian Grand Prix, with George Russell finishing third after causing a red flag during Q3 and Lewis Hamilton ending up in eighth place.

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff reflected on the session’s difficulties, from the tightly packed early stages to the questionable conditions they faced in the pole shoot-out.

‘Mercedes’ Toto Wolff’;

https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2...wn-challenges/


How the F1 grid will line up for the Sao Paulo GP after the sprint
12 Nov 2022
Connor McDonagh

George Russell will start from pole position at the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, but how will the rest of the grid line up on Sunday?

2022 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix - STARTING GRID
Pos. Driver Nat. Team
1 George Russell GBR Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team
2 Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team
3 Max Verstappen NED Oracle Red Bull Racing
4 Sergio Perez MEX Oracle Red Bull Racing
5 Charles Leclerc MON Scuderia Ferrari
6 Lando Norris GBR McLaren F1 Team
7 Carlos Sainz ESP Scuderia Ferrari
8 Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas F1 Team
9 Sebastian Vettel GER Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team
10 Pierre Gasly FRA Scuderia AlphaTauri

‘F1 grid ‘;line up

https://www.crash.net/f1/results/101...p-after-sprint

[Fortitude]

Russell wins Brazil GP to take maiden F1 victory.
Russell secures maiden grand prix winning after also claiming victory in the sprint race.
November 13, 2022
By Matt Neill

George Russell led from start to finish at the Brazilian GP to go one better than his sprint race win and take his maiden victory in F1. The Mercedes driver looked untouchable at the front as he led the entire race, fending off the challenge of Red Bull and Ferrari and finishing 1.5 seconds ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2nd.

The young Brit was in control throughout the race, and managed to survive a late safety car restart to reimpose his lead on Hamilton up front and take his first ever win in Formula 1. The result marks a long-awaited return to the top for Mercedes after the former champions’ struggles this season, with a 1-2 finish and a dominant performance for Russell, who has finally takes the first of what will likely be many victories for the team.

Meanwhile Ferrari, who had struggled in qualifying and the sprint race and a grid penalty for Carlos Sainz, managed to rally with the Spaniard overtaking Perez for third after the late safety car, while Charles Leclerc recovered from an early crash to finish 5th.

‘Maiden F1 victory’;

https://www.total-motorsport.com/f1-...aiden-victory/


Race Results – 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Sao Paulo, Brazil
13 Nov. 2022.
by Emer Hedderman

Results (Classification):
1. George Russell Mercedes -71 laps
2. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +1.529
3. Carlos Sainz Scuderia Ferrari +4.051
4. Charles Leclerc Scuderia Ferrari +8.441
5. Fernando Alonso Alpine +9.561
6. Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing +10.056
7. Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing +14.080
8. Esteban Ocon Alpine +19.690
9. Valtteri Bottas Alfa Romeo +22.552
10. Lance Stroll Aston Martin +23.553

‘Sao Paulo Grand Prix – Here are the complete results from today’s 2022 F1 World Championship race at Interlagos’;

https://formulaspy.com/f1/race-resul...and-prix-80473


Russell wins debut race with Mercedes 1-2 in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
13 Nov. 2022.

by Emer Hedderman

Sao Paulo Grand Prix – George Russell took a lights to flag victory for his first F1 victory as he led Mercedes to their first win and first 1-2 of the year.

After beating Max Verstappen and polesitter Kevin Magnussen in the Sprint yesterday, George Russell will be starting P1 for today’s race as he hopes to follow up his first F1 win yesterday with his first Grand Prix victory.

Alonso, having been unimpeded by his teammate used his fresher softs than those around him to move up to P5 and was just able to hold on from Verstappen at the end. Red Bull had asked the Dutch driver to give the position back to Perez if he wasn’t able to get past Alonso but Verstappen did end in P6 0.495 seconds behind the Alpine racer and four seconds ahead of his teammate.

‘Russell wins debut race’;

https://formulaspy.com/f1/russell-wi...n-brazil-80475


‘100 per cent Daniel’s fault’: Ricciardo’s first-lap nightmare as Aussie’s race goes ‘horribly wrong’
November 14th, 2022 7:17 am
Andrew Jackson from Fox Sports

Daniel Ricciardo’s second-last race at McLaren ended in disastrous fashion on Monday morning [AEDT], with the Australian crashing out in the opening lap of the Brazilian Grand Prix. Ricciardo was attempting to overtake Kevin Magnussen up the inside at Turn 9 but ran into trouble, with the pair making contact as both cars suffered extensive damage.

It was enough to see both drivers ruled out of the race in what was a sad end to what had otherwise been a fantastic weekend for Magnussen, who claimed his first career pole position. Assessing the incident for Sky Sports, Martin Brundle said it was “100 per cent Daniel’s fault”.

“It’s all going to go horribly wrong... that is 100 per cent Daniel’s fault,” he said. “That was a shame. I’ve got to give that 100 per cent to Daniel I’m afraid.”

‘100 per cent Daniel’s fault’;

https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsp...934cc9cd2c7c4d


“It shows who he really is”: Verstappen refuses order to let Perez past
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted on 13th November 2022, 20:07
Written by Keith Collantine

Red Bull apologised to Sergio Perez after Max Verstappen refused to obey an order to let his team mate overtake him at the end of the Brazilian Grand Prix. Verstappen moved past Perez following a Safety Car period towards the end of the race. The pair were chasing Fernando Alonso’s Alpine at the time.

As the final lap began, Verstappen hadn’t been able to catch and pass Alonso. His race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase told him he should let Perez past if he didn’t pass Alonso at the final corner. As Verstappen approached the line without backing off, Lambiase repeatedly told him to let Perez by. Verstappen did not, and Lambiase asked “what happened?” after he took the chequered flag in sixth place ahead of Perez.

“I told you already last time guys, don’t ask that again to me, okay,” said Verstappen. “Are we clear about that? I gave my reasons and I stand by it.” Red Bull team principal Christian Horner came on Perez’s radio to apologise for the fact he hadn’t been given his position back. “It shows who he really is,” Perez said.

“It shows who he really is”;

https://www.racefans.net/2022/11/13/...et-perez-past/

[Fortitude]

Sergio Perez and Christian Horner stunned by Max Verstappen's refusal of team orders.
Verstappen was told by the team on the final lap of the Brazilian Grand Prix to let Perez, who is fighting for second place in the championship, move past – but he refused.
21:06, 13 Nov 2022
By Daniel MoxonF1 Writer
The Mirror

Christian Horner asserted that Max Verstappen will "fully support" Sergio Perez's push for second place in the championship after the Dutchman's refusal to let his teammate pass at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

The Mexican had allowed Verstappen past earlier in the race to try to chase down Fernando Alonso ahead of them. But on the final lap, after it became clear he would not be able to catch the Alpine, the champion was told by his team to give the place back to Perez.

But he refused, instead crossing the line sixth with the Mexican, who needs all the points he can get in the fight for second place in the standings, one place behind. The result means Perez is level on points with Charles Leclerc heading into the Abu Dhabi season finale.

‘Stunned by Max Verstappen's refusal’;

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formu...orner-28481137


Perez: Verstappen 'showed who he really is' in team order refusal.
Sergio Perez was left furious after Max Verstappen refused a team order in Brazil, costing him points.
13/11/2022, ‎20‎:‎16
Author Jake Nichol

On the cool down lap Perez, who finished seventh to Leclerc's fourth, characterised Verstappen as showing his true colours.

Perez was told "Max will let you through," before adding "Yeah, thank you for that, guys," after Verstappen's refusal. Team boss Christian Horner apologised to Perez, saying "we'll debrief after", before Perez responded "Yeah, it shows who he really is".

He later added that “I don’t understand what his reaction was; if he has two championships it is thanks to me."

'Showed who he really is';

https://racingnews365.com/perez-vers...-order-refusal


Red Bull chief Helmut Marko fires stern warning to Max Verstappen after defying orders
Max Verstappen refused to follow Red Bull team orders at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
22:56, Sun, Nov 13, 2022
By Luke Chillingsworth

Red Bull boss Helmut Marko has claimed Max Verstappen “must do everything” to help Sergio Perez in the world championship after the Dutchman defied team orders.

After the race, Marko was surprised at Verstappen’s decision to not follow the team and gave the 25-year-old clear instructions for Abu Dhabi.

He said: “Red Bull's goal is to take second place in the championship with Checo, and Max must do everything he can to help him with that. That's all I want to say about it.”

‘Helmut Marko fires stern warning to Max Verstappen’;

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...ian-grand-prix


Spiteful or valid defiance? – Verstappen’s team orders snub
13/11/2022, 22:20
The Race

Max Verstappen’s refusal to let Red Bull Formula 1 team-mate Sergio Perez past in the Brazilian Grand Prix just made the battle for second in the 2022 F1 world championship far more contentious than the contest for a runner-up spot would ever normally be.
Red Bull asked Verstappen to hand sixth place back to Perez – who is fighting Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc for second in the standings – if he could not pass Fernando Alonso for fifth on the final lap at Interlagos. But Verstappen ignored the order and then referenced a past grievance against Perez when defending his decision. Perez said it “shows who he really is”.

A lack of class from Verstappen (Jack Benyon) Even the feuding Alpine drivers supercharged by the fact they will no longer be team-mates next year managed to see the bigger picture and swap positions correctly and fairly in the Brazilian Grand Prix.

‘Spiteful or valid defiance?’;

https://the-race.com/formula-1/spite...m-orders-snub/


Perez: After all I’ve done for him, it’s disappointing
13 November, 2022
Jad Mallak

Sergio Perez expressed disappointment after Max Verstappen refused to give him back sixth place at the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, admitting he doesn’t understand his teammate’s actions.

Max Verstappen refused to obey team orders by Red Bull to give his sixth place back to teammate Sergio Perez who is locked in a fight with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc for the runner up position in the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship. Ferrari also refused Leclerc’s request to be switched with teammate Carlos Sainz who finished third, and as things stand the Monegasque – fourth in the race – and the Mexican – seventh – head into the Abu Dhabi season finale tied on points.

Naturally Perez was at loss trying to explain why his teammate refused to help him; he said: “I was told to let him by and that I was going to get back the position. “I don’t know what the complications where on his side. No idea, maybe you should ask him about it. Nothing to say really,” he added speaking to Sky Sports F1.

‘After all I’ve done for him;

https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/11...disappointing/


Christian Horner gives view on Verstappen/Perez flashpoint in Brazil
Published: 13 Nov 2022, 21:18
By George Dagless

Christian Horner has said Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have shaken hands and are focused on Abu Dhabi after what happened at the end of the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Verstappen was asked by his team to let Sergio Perez through on the final lap in order to help the Mexican get extra points in his fight for P2 in the championship.

Max, though, did not oblige and instead, when asked why he hadn’t, said on the radio that the team knew his reasons for the decision.

‘Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have shaken hands’;

https://www.givemesport.com/88083458...oint-in-brazil


Verstappen clears the air, ready to help Perez in Abu Dhabi
13/11/2022 at 21:27
Phillip van Osten

Max Verstappen says he cleared the air with his Red Bull team after his blatant dismissal of a team order in the Brazilian Grand Prix and will help teammate Sergio Perez in Abu Dhabi if necessary.

Verstappen was running in sixth position in the closing laps of the race, just ahead of Perez when he was instructed to hand the position to his teammate to allow him to score an extra point and maintain his runner-up spot in the Drivers' championship versus Ferrari's Charles Leclerc who finished fourth.

But Verstappen ignored the call, much to the surprise of Perez, his loyal teammate who has lent him a helping hand in many races in the past. Verstappen justified his attitude on the radio to his race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase: "I told you already last time, you guys don't ask that again to me, OK? Are we clear about that? I gave my reasons and I stand by it."

‘Verstappen clears the air’;

https://f1i.com/news/460393-verstapp...abu-dhabi.html

[Fortitude]

Wolff reveals Russell in the dark over potential race-ending drama.
Toto Wolff has revealed Mercedes kept George Russell in the dark over a reliability problem that threatened to derail his bid for a maiden F1 victory.
Sunday 13 November 2022 21:07
Sam Hall

Russell scored a dominant win at the São Paulo Grand Prix to end Mercedes' drought and ensure the team did not register its first season without topping the podium since 2011.

The 24-year-old had come close to a win two years ago with Mercedes when deputising for Covid-struck Lewis Hamilton at the Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain, only for a blunder in the pits and a puncture to deny him. Asked if this victory was redemption for the previous near-miss, Wolff said:

"I don't know if it's redemption. I think he deserved to win in Bahrain and we let him down with the car. And that's why this victory makes us happy because he could have had one on the clock two years ago and he didn't, and now he has that first victory. As an aside, we had a water leak on the car throughout the race and it wasn't clear whether we could actually make it to the end."

‘Wolff reveals Russell in the dark’;

https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/96...y-problem-win/


Mercedes feared water leak could have denied George Russell first F1 race win
Sunday 13th November 2022 11:05 PM
Jamie Woodhouse

Toto Wolff revealed that George Russell was not told about a water leak which threatened to rip away his Sao Paulo win. Russell was on mighty form in the Mercedes at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, taking an impressive victory in the sprint, before delivering a dominant display during the Grand Prix.

It meant that after taking the chequered flag for the first time in Formula 1 on Saturday, Russell followed that up with his first Grand Prix victory. Russell of course had flirted before with victory as a Mercedes driver, having led back in 2020 at the Sakhir Grand Prix as he stood in for the ill Lewis Hamilton.

On that day it was a Mercedes tyre mistake and puncture which took that potential achievement away from Russell. And Mercedes team boss Wolff revealed that a different gremlin was lurking in Sao Paulo, opting not to tell Russell so that he could maintain focus on the driving.

‘Mercedes feared water leak’;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/merced...ussell-brazil/


Wolff: Russell escaped DNF during Brazilian GP
14 Nov. 2022
Author Luke Murphy
Co-author Dieter Rencken

Toto Wolff has revealed that George Russell's race-winning car had developed a water leak partway through the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Toto Wolff has conceded that Mercedes had concerns over a water leak that occurred on George Russell's race-winning car. Russell converted his Sprint victory into a first F1 Grand Prix victory with a measured drive at Interlagos.

The Briton fended off a late threat from teammate Lewis Hamilton to secure Mercedes' first win of the 2022 season. However, Mercedes Team Principal Wolff has opened up about mid-race concerns over the reliability of Russell's car.

‘Russell escaped DNF’;

https://racingnews365.com/wolff-reli...-brazil-gp-win


Wolff reveals problem that almost cost Russell his first F1 victory.
George Russell led from start to finish at the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix and took his maiden win in Formula 1
November 13, 2022
By John Smith

After coming away from the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix with his first victory in F1, things could have been very different for George Russell after Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff revealed his car had an issue which compromised his race.
Russell took victory in Saturday’s F1 Sprint Race at Interlagos, then led from start to finish in the main Grand Prix, to claim his maiden F1 win and Mercedes’ first of the 2022 F1 season. That said, Wolff indicated that the race could have gone the way of the 2020 Sakhir GP, when Russell, who was deputising for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, suffered a late puncture and had a near certain win taken away.

“He deserved to win in Bahrain (Sakhir), and we let him down with the car,” Wolff told reporters after the Brazilian GP. “That’s why this victory makes us happy because he could have won two years ago and now he has that first victory.

‘This victory makes us happy’;

https://www.total-motorsport.com/f1-...zilian-gp-win/


Wolff recalls 2017 Lauda prediction after Russell win
13 Nov. 2022, ‎22‎:‎30
Author Jake Nichol

Toto Wolff remembered a Niki Lauda prediction from 2017 after George Russell claimed his maiden victory in Brazil. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed a prediction made by the late Niki Lauda back in 2017 when Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix winner George Russell was in GP3.

"Something that I remember is that during George's [title winning campaign in] F3, it was the only podium that Niki ever visited. He said: 'He's going to become a good one'.”

Russell claimed his maiden F1 win at Interlagos after fending off pressure from teammate Lewis Hamilton after a late race Safety Car restart. It made Russell the 113th driver to win in F1 and snapped Mercedes' winless run in the 2022 season.

'He's going to become a good one';

https://racingnews365.com/wolff-reca...er-russell-win

[Fortitude]

Karun Chandhok critical of Max Verstappen’s ‘short-sighted decision’ in Sao Paulo.
“Honestly, I don’t understand it because he’s won the World Championship. I think it’s a little bit short-sighted as well because you know he might need Checo’s help next year in the World Championship battle,” Chandhok told Sky Sports F1.
Monday 14th November 2022 6:45 AM
Jamie Woodhouse
PlanetF1.com

Ex-F1 racer Karun Chandhok believes Max Verstappen made a “short-sighted decision” by not helping Sergio Perez in Brazil. With a late Safety Car period not doing Perez any favours, the Mexican racer struggling at the restart on medium tyres, Red Bull told Perez to let his team-mate Verstappen through.

“He needed him last year in Abu Dhabi, he needed him at other times this year, so for me that’s a little bit of a short-sighted decision. I go back to someone like Ayrton Senna. He gave up a win in Japan in 1991 to his team-mate because he knew he wanted that loyalty, he wanted [Gerhard] Berger on-side. And I think that’s a slightly short-sighted move there.”

“He needed him last year in Abu Dhabi, he needed him at other times this year, so for me that’s a little bit of a short-sighted decision. I go back to someone like Ayrton Senna. He gave up a win in Japan in 1991 to his team-mate because he knew he wanted that loyalty, he wanted [Gerhard] Berger on-side. And I think that’s a slightly short-sighted move there.”

“Max Verstappen’s ‘short-sighted decision’ ”;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/max-ve...hted-decision/


‘You guys don’t ask that again to me’: Max Verstappen on being asked to let Sergio Perez to overtake
“If there's a chance to help him in Abu Dhabi, then I will be there, and I will of course support him,” Verstappen said, according to a statement shared by Red Bull.
Updated: November 14, 2022 10:49:29 am
By: Sports Desk
Indian Express

Verstappen and his Red Bull team have already been crowned F1 champions. But tension embroiled the Red Bull camp during Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen and his teammate Sergio Perez seemed to be in disagreement at the end of the race.

Perez, who is still fighting for second place in the drivers’ championship, was sixth when he was overtaken by Verstappen near the end of the race and finished behind him.

Team radio shows Verstappen was ordered to allow Perez to finish ahead of him to score more points, but the champion disagreed. Perez will enter the final race of the season tied on points with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who finished fourth at Interlagos.

‘You guys don’t ask that again to me’;

https://indianexpress.com/article/sp...rtake-8267050/


'Don't ask that again to me -- are we clear about that?' Max Verstappen refuses Red Bull order to help Sergio Perez
November 13, 2022, 8:39 PM
By NATE SAUNDERS
ABC News

Newly crowned champion Max Verstappen refused a Red Bull team order at the Brazilian Grand Prix to help teammate Sergio Perez in his fight for second in the title race. Perez dropped down the order after a late safety car restart, with nearest championship rival Charles Leclerc one of the cars to get by. Verstappen soon caught and passed Perez, with Red Bull encouraging him to go and snatch points away from Fernando Alonso in fifth and Leclerc in fourth.

There appeared to be an understanding that Verstappen would let Perez back through if he could not catch either driver, but despite still finishing sixth, Verstappen did not let Perez back past. At the finish, Verstappen's race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, asked him: "Max, what happened?"

Verstappen replied over radio: "I told you already last time. Don't ask that again to me -- are we clear about that? I gave my reasons and I stand by it." On his own radio channel, Perez said: "Thank you for that, guys. Thank you." Team boss Christian Horner then spoke, saying: "I'm sorry about that, Checo ..." To that, Perez replied: "It shows who he really is."

Team boss Christian Horner: "I'm sorry about that, Checo ..."

https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/dont-c...ry?id=93238427


"Don't Ask Again": On Team Radio, Max Verstappen Refuses To Help Teammate
An irritable Max Verstappen refused to give up sixth place to Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez on the final laps of Sunday's Sao Paulo Grand Prix with a rasping rebuke on team radio.
• Updated: November 14, 2022 11:53 AM IST
• Agence France-Presse
NDTV.com

An irritable Max Verstappen refused to give up sixth place to Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez on the final laps of Sunday's Sao Paulo Grand Prix with a rasping rebuke on team radio. The world champion, who collided with his 2021 title rival seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton on lap seven of a stormy race, told his race engineer not to ask him to concede position again in stern fashion. "I told you already last time - you guys don't ask that again to me, ok? Are we clear about that?

"I gave my reasons and I stand by it."

"Don't Ask Again";

https://sports.ndtv.com/formula-1/ma...-watch-3517331


2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Verstappen refuses to let Pérez through on last lap in Brazil
13 Nov 2022
Formula 1.
Formula One - Official Site

Sergio Pérez is aiming to beat Charles Leclerc to P2 in the championship this year, but his team mate Max Verstappen refused a team order to let the Mexican through at the end of the race.

‘Verstappen refuses to let Pérez through’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/v...588807780.html


Testy Verstappen refuses to help Red Bull team-mate
Issued on: 13/11/2022 - 23:24
France 24

Sao Paulo (AFP) – An irritable Max Verstappen refused to give up sixth place to Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez on the final laps of Sunday’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix with a rasping rebuke on team radio.

The world champion, who collided with his 2021 title rival seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton on lap seven of a stormy race, told his race engineer not to ask him to concede position again in stern fashion.

The Dutchman, who clinched his second drivers’ title at last month’s Japanese Grand Prix, was disappointed and frustrated at his fate in an incident-filled race that saw Red Bull miss out on a podium finish for the first time since the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

‘Testy Verstappen refuses’;

https://www.france24.com/en/live-new...bull-team-mate


Horner adamant Verstappen will support Perez in Abu Dhabi after talks
14 Nov. 2022, ‎08‎:‎50
Author RacingNews365 Staff

After Max Verstappen ignored a team order to let Sergio Perez by on the last lap of the Brazilian Grand Prix, Red Bull boss Christian Horner has given his reaction to what happened. Christian Horner insists that Max Verstappen will support Red Bull's effort to help Sergio Perez at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after Verstappen's team order refusal in Brazil.

Verstappen – who had slipped back in the field earlier in the race following a clash with Lewis Hamilton – was allowed to overtake Perez in the latter stages in an attempt to attack Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc ahead, with the Mexican struggling on his Medium tyres.

While Verstappen was told by his engineer to let Perez by on the final lap if he could not pass Alonso, the World Champion refused the direct order, claiming he had his reasons for doing so. Perez later voiced his disappointment at his teammate's actions, and Red Bull boss Horner has since given his reaction to what happened.


‘Horner adamant Verstappen will support Perez’;

https://racingnews365.com/horner-ada...bi-after-talks