Charles Leclerc said he nearly gave up on the lap which earned him a place on the front row of the grid for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix articles archive
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix articles
Verstappen storms to pole ahead of Leclerc as rain stops play in Brazil
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying report
Posted onMax Verstappen secured pole position for Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix after a late storm prevented drivers from setting more than one run in Q3.
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix grid
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has taken pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lance Stroll.
Qualifying delayed for track cleaning after punctures in practice
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 has delayed the start of today’s qualifying session for the Brazilian Grand Prix so the circuit can be cleaned after drivers suffered punctures during practice.
Sauber insists Audi “has a strong commitment to Formula 1” amid rumours
Formula 1
Posted onSauber, which will become the Audi Formula 1 team in 2026, has dismissed rumours casting doubt on the manufacturer’s commitment to the series.
F1 considering more changes to make sprint race format “simpler” in 2024
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 teams have discussed further changes to the sprint race format for 2024, including moving grand prix qualifying back to Saturday.
Departure of Elliott won’t disrupt work on Mercedes’ 2024 car – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists that the departure of Mike Elliott will not affect the team’s preparations for the 2024 season.
Sainz heads Ferrari one-two and Norris and Hulkenberg collide
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr set the pace in the sole practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix ahead of team mate Charles Leclerc in Interlagos.
Verstappen confident he won’t need to support Perez’s bid to beat Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen is confident he will not need to move over for team mate Sergio Perez in Interlagos to support his championship position.
Alonso and Hamilton unwilling to discuss Massa’s bid to claim 2008 title
Formula 1
Posted onFelipe Massa’s former rivals were unwilling to discuss his efforts to claim the championship he lost at his home race a decade and a half ago.
Alonso trashes Red Bull rumours ‘from people just trying to gain some followers’
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso had strong words for those who circulated unfounded rumours he was considering a move to Red Bull.
More disqualifications due to plank wear possible in Brazil sprint round – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell is concerned teams might face legality problems with plank wear during this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
F1 drivers still not won over by sprint races but most prefer reduced practice
Formula 1
Posted onAhead of the final sprint race weekend of the year, ten drivers gave their verdict on it, and most felt it still has room for improvement.
First pictures from the 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
Mercedes going “all hands on deck” to beat Ferrari to second – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says his Mercedes team are working flat out to ensure they finish ahead of Ferrari in the constructors’ championship.
F1 forbids drivers from stopping in pit lane in new clampdown on impeding
Formula 1
Posted onNew rules have been issued to Formula 1 drivers ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend in a bid to prevent them impeding each other in the pits qualifying.
Verstappen doesn’t mind if his team mate is Perez or Ricciardo next year
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen says he will be happy whether Red Bull choose to retain Sergio Perez as his team mate for next year or replace him with Daniel Ricciardo.
Risk of rain again during Friday qualifying at Interlagos
Formula 1
Posted onThe Brazilian Grand Prix will be the final time that F1 runs a sprint race in 2023, and the adapted schedule puts qualifying at risk of rain.
The race for runner-up is back on: Five Brazilian Grand Prix Talking Points
Formula 1
Posted onCan Lewis Hamilton stop Red Bull locking out the top two places in the drivers’ championship? Here are the talking points for this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix TV Times
Formula 1
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to Interlagos this weekend while the WEC season concludes in Bahrain. Here’s how to watch all the live action.