Norris 1-Verstappen 0. This could be the first result between the two candidates for this season’s title in F1, which this weekend arrived at Interlagos Circuit (Brazil) and on Saturday he will experience an exciting sprint race.
The drivers encountered a route with new asphalt and therefore doubts about the responsiveness of the tires remained at all times. In the 60 minutes of Free Practice 1 the cars are riding medium and soft, they are at the end as the canons dictate, with the aim of adding the greatest number of data in a session held under the sun, regardless of forecast The weather indicated that it would rain, and where the eyes of all the teams were focused on the rear axle of their cars.
28 minutes before the end of the session Versatappen marked the best record (1.11.712), a time bettered by Russell 19 from the end (1.10.791), until the soft tire is installed and the MClaren by Lando Norris flew around this beautiful Brazilian track, stopping the clock in 1:10.610.
Max Verstappen He lingered until the session was over in his box and left with two minutes to spare Red Bull driver He set a good time in all sectors, until finally he dropped the comeback and headed for his box. The energy squad did not want to give hints to its rivals, but everything indicated that it could remove the best time from its great rival in the final stage of the campaign. Lando Norris.
It should be remembered that Verstappen will carry a five-place penalty in Sunday’s race after changing his Red Bull’s power unit.
Highlight the 7th place of Carlos Sainz (1:11.100) behind his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc (1:11.038), including Fernando Alonso in the top ten, 9th, with 1:11.215, after returning from Spain after being treated for intestinal problems.
Source: La Verdad
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