La Formula 1 has arrived at thelast leg of the triple-header: San Paolo. This weekend, the FP1 of the Brazilian GP will be the only session available to the drivers to test the single-seater and getting acclimated to the track before Sprint qualifying.
Magnussen absent: Haas summons Bearman
A call just before the Free Practice to get in the car, a deja vu for Oliver Bearman who, for the third time this season, was called to replace a driver. It was already happened in Jeddah, after Carlos Sainz had to undergo surgery, then back to Baku, to replace the suspended Magnussen.
On the Interlagos circuit Bearman – full-time driver from 2025 – is ready to take to the track in place of the Dane, absent for Health problemsThe young Englishman will take part in FP1, Sprint Qualifying and the Sprint race scheduled for tomorrow. In the race on Saturday there will be important points up for grabs is preferably used for fight for the two titles: the constructors' one and the drivers' one.
Verstappen flies while waiting for PU replacement
FP1 of the Brazilian GP opens the dance to the Sprint weekend. The driver who achieved the best time in 1:12.099 è Sergio Perez: a special kit was mounted on his single-seater new fund. On the other side of the Red Bull garage instead – that of Verstappen – we await the inevitable press release that will confirm the replacement of the Power Unit on the Dutchman's car and therefore the grid penalty.
On the new asphalt of the Brazilian circuit, Max Verstappen and medium tyre marks the best time in 1:11.712. It is followed by Lewis Hamilton, who crosses the finish line with a 42 thousandths late from the Red Bull driver. Works instead on both single-seaters in Ferrari House, a set-up change that leaves the two winners of the last two races stuck in the pits.
Norris first in FP1 of the Brazilian GP
Undertone, at least for the first half of the Free Practice session, the two McLaren. Lando Norris is currently located in 16esima position while his teammate Plates in 12th. George Russell with soft rubber he dictates the pace and achieves the best time in 1:10.791. The two Ferraris are instead thinking about race pace.
With 10 minutes left on the clock the drivers try the launched laps in view of the qualification. Russell keeps his head of the time rankings, but behind him are Bearman and Norris. In the last attempt available Lando Norris conquer the best time in 1:10.610. The Fantasy manager will line up the formation for this weekend before purchasing, of the beginning of a Sprint qualification which will start at 19:30 pm!
