Mercedes Score 1-2 Finish in Sao Paulo with Russell Taking the Win

Mercedes Score 1-2 Finish in Sao Paulo with Russell Taking the Win

Mercedes’ George Russell got away well from his teammate, Lewis Hamilton, when the lights went out. A collision on Lap 1 between Daniel Ricciardo and Kevin Magnussen saw the safety car come out early as both drivers were forced to retire from the race. The race saw a virtual safety car on Lap 53 when Lando Norris stalled in Turn 10. Russell held on through all yellow flags and pit stops, leading 66 laps while en route to his maiden Formula 1 victory.

RESULTS: 

  1. George Russell
  2. Lewis Hamilton
  3. Carlos Sainz
  4. Charles Leclerc
  5. Fernando Alonso
  6. Max Verstappen
  7. Sergio Perez
  8. Esteban Ocon
  9. Valterri Bottas
  10. Lance Stroll
  11. Sebastian Vettel
  12. Zhou Guanyu
  13. Mick Schumacher
  14. Pierre Gasly
  15. Alexander Albon
  16. Nicholas Latifi
  17. Yuki Tsunoda
  18. Lando Norris
  19. Kevin Magnussen
  20. Daniel Ricciardo
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