Get a glimpse behind the scenes at the last race of 2013 as F1 said farewell to Mark Webber and V8 engines, and Felipe Massa parted with Ferrari at his home event.
@AnthyonFrench rounds up the best Tweets from the race weekend.
Thursday
Warm weather greeted the teams on the final media day of the year, but rainclouds were brewing.
Interlagos – in the rain #F1 pic.twitter.com/1FFTul1kYL
— Jennie Gow (@JennieGow) November 21, 2013
There it is ! #AdieutoV8 pic.twitter.com/wTqyNyd76L
— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) November 21, 2013
.@mikeycollier and @AnttiVierula, trainer-physios to @JensonButton and @SChecoPerez. Keeping it cool. #BrazilGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/w9Ib3rC4aQ
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 21, 2013
On your marks… #PitstopPractice #BrazilGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/BDrPiXrUla
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 21, 2013
Friday
The rain hit on Friday and Nico Rosberg led the way in two saturated practice sessions. The shortage of on-track action meant teams and drivers had to find ways to entertain themselves throughout the day.
Without counting the events of December, the total flights I took in 2013 are 164. So, it will be close to 170 flights … #DatoAlo2013
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) November 22, 2013
Total hours of these 164 flights are around 800h. That would be 33 full days a year in an airplane.. #DatoAlo2013
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) November 22, 2013
Good morning from Brazil! #BrazilianGP pic.twitter.com/dOkdVwqST9
— Marc Cox (@MarcCox) November 22, 2013
So at $100 and more than 100 journalists Embratel has made a tidy 10k for shonky internet that doesn’t work. Might work tomorrow. Apparently
— The Buxton Blog (@thebuxtonblog) November 22, 2013
Happy 59th to the big man at Mercedes, Ross Brawn – doesn't look a day over…
— Bob Constanduros (@BobConstanduros) November 22, 2013
Hey guys. Sitting out this morning as @Dany_Kvyat is taking over. Want to wish @AussieGrit the very best for his last F1 race this weekend!
— Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) November 22, 2013
#BRAGP Special overall and helmet for @Felipe1Massa's last race with @InsideFerrari! pic.twitter.com/xRexQmPA1x
— Scuderia Ferrari (@InsideFerrari) November 22, 2013
Not much action here as we only get 3 sets of wet tyres per driver for the weekend…And we have a feeling we might need them! #FP2
— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) November 22, 2013
Kovalainen tiptoeing around the wet middle sector. Pic told "it looks like the rain is slowing" so Caterham will do a run on intermediates.
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 22, 2013
Rain is really not what we wanted for this session as we've also brought 2 sets of 2014 prototypes per driver. They are slick tyres…. #F1
— Pirelli Motorsport (@pirellisport) November 22, 2013
Sutil: "Really oversteery, no grip. Like always."
Joyce: "Copy that Adrian, pits this lap." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 22, 2013
Are we seeing things, or did Seb just head out on slicks… time for a few practice pirouettes perhaps?! #F1 #BrazilianGP #FP1
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) November 22, 2013
The glamorous world of F1! #F1Glamour #SaoPaulo #WhatsThatSmell pic.twitter.com/J3NrmG0tcP
— Gary Paffett (@GaryPaffett) November 22, 2013
Slight mis-turn from @EstebanGtz as he walks into our hospitality only to give a "oops sorry" and swiftly head out! Next door to Sauber here
— Williams F1 Team (@WilliamsF1Team) November 22, 2013
#BRAGP Piove! Copriti! – It's raining! Cover yourself! pic.twitter.com/RP9LFCm6su
— Scuderia Ferrari (@InsideFerrari) November 22, 2013
Every time a car goes past this lot go totally crazy! Forget the rain, #F1 is always hot stuff in Brazil #GreatFans pic.twitter.com/VIKIV2MXU6
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) November 22, 2013
Rosberg asks: "Traffic in relation?"
He's told Ross Brawn says "you're the only one dumb enough to be out there at the moment!" #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 22, 2013
5 laps for Paul before he returns his boat to the pier… or his car to the pits. Either of the two, it's hard to tell. #FeelTheForce
— Sahara Force India (@clubforce) November 22, 2013
Not a huge amount happening on track at the mo as its still wet. How to keep yourself focused??Reaction time training pic.twitter.com/dTvyXSD7zl
— michael collier (@mikeycollier) November 22, 2013
https://twitter.com/redbullf1spy/status/403951565351829504
Had to abort our post-P2 fire up with max revs (instead usual "lo-revs" limiter) to avoid killing visitors ears :) #LastV8Race #MakeItRoar
— Ricardo Penteado (@RicoF1) November 22, 2013
Vista de Interlagos desde la sala de Briefing / Interlagos view from the Drivers Briefing room pic.twitter.com/4t9FamuUUK
— Pedro de la Rosa (@PedrodelaRosa1) November 22, 2013
First time I have driven Interlagos and its a fantastic short and technical circuit. Have only driven it in heavy rain but loved it! 👍
— M A X Chilton (@maxchilton) November 23, 2013
Hopefully some better weather tomorrow, want to get some proper laps around here!
— Paul Di Resta (@PaulDiResta) November 22, 2013
Saturday
The rain remained and Mark Webber was quickest in final practice, but the rain failed to keep Sebastian Vettel from another pole position after a length mid-session stoppage.
The FIA also released the following image reminding drivers of the rules regarding the pit entry line. #F1 pic.twitter.com/H1hklRnlvj
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) November 23, 2013
…@H_Kovalainen adopts his French counterpart's customary pre-session position #F1 #FullBrazilian #FP3 pic.twitter.com/pmCSAg0Stz
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) November 23, 2013
Both drivers hop out for now; unanimous conclusion from the install laps – "Track conditions aren't great" – thanks chaps… #F1 #FP3
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) November 23, 2013
Ooof!!! Big slide for @GvanderGarde but he hangs on and continues on run 2
— Caterham F1 Team (@CaterhamF1) November 23, 2013
#BRAGP Ci vorrebbe il tergicristallo… You need the windscreen-wiper! pic.twitter.com/fIGn4vIpwh
— Scuderia Ferrari (@InsideFerrari) November 23, 2013
#BRAGP Piove, eh?
It's rainining, isn't it? pic.twitter.com/vWaNWBO3eu
— Scuderia Ferrari (@InsideFerrari) November 23, 2013
@MercedesAMGF1 @LewisHamilton @NataliePinkham @SkySportsF1 @Sky_Tanja Happy birthday #RossBrawn pic.twitter.com/MG8ufQ3kSj
— Jake Davis (@JakeDDCreative) November 23, 2013
Ladies & gentlemen, the stars of #BrazilGP qualifying: TYRES!!! pic.twitter.com/XRUokNDxwo
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 23, 2013
@H_Kovalainen acknowledges a mistake on his latest lap, so comes back for another set of boots. Uggs?
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) November 23, 2013
https://twitter.com/redbullf1spy/status/404265094915162112
Word from the pitwall to @RGrosjean is that this is 'quite big' rain. Can someone give us a more descriptive term please?
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) November 23, 2013
While we wait our ever so lovely catering crew drops by with some coffee for the boys. pic.twitter.com/eZmGpuMMI6
— Sauber F1 Team (@OfficialSF1Team) November 23, 2013
Pretty tricky out there this afternoon, good first and last sector and had a huge moment out of turn 3.
Tomorrow is the day!
— Max Chilton (@maxchilton) November 23, 2013
Come on Alan! Medical Car pushing on in second sector… #BrasilverArrows
— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) November 23, 2013
Rocquelin: "OK Sebastian what do you want to do?"
Vettel: "Intermediates." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 23, 2013
Why do extreme wet tyres exist in f1? Unveliebable! Great job Seb! What a pole lap! @redbullmotors @redbullracing
— Carlos Sainz (@carlosainz) November 23, 2013
Congratulations @JensonButton on 247 GPs this weekend. The most experienced British F1 driver. Well done matey pic.twitter.com/hAf03bgs48
— michael collier (@mikeycollier) November 23, 2013
Nice one John. Nice one Team pic.twitter.com/IDnmnooiaO
— Manor F1 Team (@ManorF1Team) November 23, 2013
Sunday
Vettel extended his phenomenal run of victories and Red Bull took a one-two despite a series of problems in the pits. Webber ended his F1 career in fine style with second place after a stirring battle with Alonso.
Drivers have been given a further reminder about crossing the white pit lane entry line during the race: #F1 pic.twitter.com/r9IRjwvCV7
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) November 24, 2013
The stars of #F1 2013: Missing one legendary face of course, but he's here in spirit… #GetWellSoonKimi #F1 pic.twitter.com/qK7tjE8L6s
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) November 24, 2013
Thank you V8s…..its been a blast. #feeltheforce.
— Steve Curnow (@billingbear) November 24, 2013
At one stage @Pastormaldo's dad was inside Lotus talking to E Boullier, at the same time his manager was outside talking to Monisha K
— Adam Cooper (@adamcooperf1) November 24, 2013
Mark's side of the garage before today's race A big thank you from everyone on The Team! #BrazilianGP pic.twitter.com/bnuWj4lnCw
— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) November 24, 2013
Felipe Massa's pit crew applauds the Brazilian as he drives from the Ferrari garage for the last time #F1 pic.twitter.com/Xt4YthcheK
— Ben Sweeney (@BenSweeneyF1) November 24, 2013
Stay safe guys. And thanks for the sport, the drama, the laughs, the excitement. Wish you all a calm relaxing and fulfilling "off season".
— Gary Hartstein (@former_f1doc) November 24, 2013
Heated visor to prevent misting on webbers helmet. Hence the wire leading to it
— Craig Scarborough (@ScarbsF1) November 24, 2013
Rennie: "Just enjoy today."
Webber: "Not easy getting in the car the last time." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 24, 2013
Grosjean said "what is this seventh gear?" just before his Renault V8 went pop. #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 24, 2013
Lovely illustration of Coanda effect at work on @RGrosjean's smoking Lotus!
— Anthony Rowlinson (@Rowlinson_F1R) November 24, 2013
If you see a forlorn Frenchman walking around Interlagos please give him a cheer for a great season and point him in our direction
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) November 24, 2013
Vergne told: "Careful on entries, you're braking a lot later than Daniel." #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 24, 2013
Word is, it was a BIG engine failure. A @RenaultSportF1 V8 wanting to say a notable goodbye from F1. Thanks for all the great races
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) November 24, 2013
Rosberg: "There's a technical problem with torque three."
Ross: "Affirm, torque two is better". #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 24, 2013
Drive through penalty for MAS for crossing pit lane entry line #BrasilverArrows
— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) November 24, 2013
BS @f1 with #massa penalty let racing be on the track #arrogance
— Max Papis (@maxpapis) November 24, 2013
#BRAGP Let's hope the Stewards keep an eye on everyone when close to the pit-entry
— Scuderia Ferrari (@InsideFerrari) November 24, 2013
L44 Button and Massa pit. Massa said "it's raining a bit" and Smedley said "stay out" but obviously he didn't .#F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 24, 2013
Fastest first sector for Bottas there. Great if you finish the lap. #Oops
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) November 24, 2013
Vettel in the pits and its a slow stop – Webber in and is briefly delayed. Alonso stops too and stays behind Webber. #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 24, 2013
Busy pit lane! #BrazilianGP
— Sauber F1 Team (@OfficialSF1Team) November 24, 2013
Replays show contact between HAM right rear and BOT left rear into T4 #BrasilverArrows
— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) November 24, 2013
Drive through penalty for @LewisHamilton for causing a collision with BOT #BrasilverArrows
— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) November 24, 2013
COME ON @AussieGrit , do him!!!!
— Guy Wilks (@GuyWilks) November 24, 2013
Pic told: "Stay in the car, help will come" #F1
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 24, 2013
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. P. 10. Baby! pic.twitter.com/HM44EPETkp
— Marussia F1 Team (@Marussia_F1Team) November 24, 2013
The stewards investigated the Vergne/Maldonado incident but took no action, saying neither was "wholly or predominately to blame". #F1
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) November 24, 2013
Bye bye V8s #F1
— Giuseppe Marciante (@gsep123) November 24, 2013
We don't forget that this is only P2 and Red Bull beat us comprehensively. But we will savour this one. So much hard work has gone into it
— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) November 24, 2013
Does he care? No. pic.twitter.com/trR9sMA1G9
— Charlie Robertson (@CRobertson55) November 24, 2013
Webber to Alonso on the podium: 'It was good to race you for the last time' Two proper Racers. #F1
— Maurice Hamilton (@MauriceHamilton) November 24, 2013
I"m a big fan of Vettel, though I believe today he waisted an opportunity to give back to Webber the victory he stolen ito him n Malesia…
— alex zanardi (@lxznr) November 24, 2013
Martin Whitmarsh, as the boys cross the line at the #BrazilianGP. Looks a bit happier, doesn't he?! #BelieveInMcLaren pic.twitter.com/tL9kzWiAvg
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 24, 2013
Yes, we're waiting…… pic.twitter.com/OKmD4Bc5BR
— Marussia F1 Team (@Marussia_F1Team) November 24, 2013
Learning to lose? Done. What's coming up next?
— Cyril ABITEBOUL (@Cyroul) November 24, 2013
.@AussieGrit Mark it's been an absolute pleasure, an honour. #MadeMyMark pic.twitter.com/5bb07bYnFT
— Gavin Ward (@GDubF1) November 24, 2013
Original document: mid-race points calculations from the #Totonator! #BrasilverArrows pic.twitter.com/fhI16cdzOQ
— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) November 24, 2013
As we leave Interlagos, and bid farewell to F1 2013, it's now pissing down! Typical.
— Ian Parkes (@ianparkesf1) November 24, 2013
What a race. Was sad for Valtteri & Lewis, unnecessary & unintentional. BUT I didn't swear. Promise Mum.
— Susie Wolff (@Susie_Wolff) November 24, 2013
@MikeJones66 @leestevo1 @therealbatchf1 stitched up!! pic.twitter.com/4oGXRtdGtn
— Stu Jones (@stujones55) November 24, 2013
We gave the @RenaultSportF1 V8 Engine a bloody good send off tonight. Limiter taken off, she. was. screaming! #F1 pic.twitter.com/grsXLXtcih
— Andy Hone (@andyhone) November 24, 2013
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BasCB (@bascb)
26th November 2013, 13:15
Again, thanks for the great coverage of the season Keith, with a lot of new things to like (the weekend in tweets, as well as the thorough race reports and the saturday / sunday team radio features foremost).
Ncedi Mbongwe
27th November 2013, 18:13
Now why would Jenson get that cake, I mean it will change again in 2014 PLUS there are so many more grand prix now than when David Coulthard started racing!! ;-)
Ahhh, to be an Alonso fan….
dragoll (@dragoll)
28th November 2013, 5:59
@anthonyfrench thanks for the post, this was great. this is as close to the paddock for someone not there