ALONSO, OPTIMIST
“This is a demonstration that we knew what we were doing, and I am happy,” Alonso stressed. “I hope we have a clean weekend, a good Sprint race and see what we can do on Sunday, we have a good starting position,” said the Asturian.
It should be remembered that Aston Martin has not incorporated improvements, but has resorted to a mixture of components in its car, combining everything that had already worked for them and the elements of the last update that they introduced in Austin without success. Furthermore, according to information from journalist Giuliano Duchessa, both Alonso and Stroll will use the same flat bottom.
Here we go again. 👊#BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/Op3DuzxcTu
— Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) November 4, 2023
Different sensations that Carlos Sainz transmitted. The Madrid driver did not achieve the result in Qualifying that he expected after leading the practice sessions. The Ferrari driver will start eighth on Sunday. For their part, the Mercedes, which a year ago were the fastest in this scenario, with Russell winning and Hamilton second on the podium, were relegated to fifth and sixth position on the grid.
Yesterday, Friday, the big surprise was Aston Martin. After two consecutive weekends being left out of Q3, Stroll will start third tomorrow in the Brazilian GP Race, behind Leclerc and polesitter Verstappen. For his part, Fernando Alonso will start fourth after a day with a clear role for the rain.
40 MINUTES TO THE SHOOTOUT
The Sprint Shootout will begin in just under an hour, starting at 3:00 p.m., and will serve to establish the grid order for the Race to the Sprint. This will start at 7:30 p.m.
CLASSIFICATION AND SPRINT RACE
Good afternoon! Welcome to the minute by minute of the Qualifying and the Sprint Race of the Brazilian Grand Prix. From this moment, we will tell you live everything that happens at Interlagos. Let’s start!