Sao Paulo Grand Prix Results

• 1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Honda RBPT)
• 2. Lando Norris (McLaren-Mercedes)
• 3. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin-Mercedes)
• 4. Sergio Perez (Red Bull-Honda RBPT)
• 5. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin-Mercedes)
• 6. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
• 7. Pierre Gasly (Alpine-Renault)
• 8. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
• 9. Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT)
• 10. Esteban Ocon (Alpine-Renault)
• 11. Logan Sargeant (Williams-Mercedes)
• 12. Nico Hülkenberg (Haas-Ferrari)
• 13. Daniel Ricciardo (AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT)
• 14. Oscar Piastri (McLaren-Mercedes)
• Not classified: George Russell (Mercedes)
• Not classified: Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo-Ferrari)
• Not classified: Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo-Ferrari)
• Not classified: Kevin Magnussen (Haas-Ferrari)
• Not classified: Alexander Albon (Williams-Mercedes)
• Not classified: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

Formula 1 concludes its lone triple-header of the 2023 season this weekend in Brazil with the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The Sao Paulo Grand Prix is held at the Interlagos circuit and is known for its unique layout, elevation changes, and exciting moments. Some notable results from previous races include Kevin Magnussen winning his first pole position and George Russell winning his first Grand Prix. With the race approaching, fans are left with questions. Will Lando Norris finally emerge victorious? Can Lewis Hamilton close the gap in the drivers’ standings? Will a non-Red Bull team win this year? Find out what you need to know ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint Results

• 1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Honda RBPT)
• 2. Lando Norris (McLaren-Mercedes)
• 3. Sergio Perez (Red Bull-Honda RBPT)
• 4. George Russell (Mercedes)
• 5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
• 6. Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT)
• 7. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
• 8. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
• 9. Daniel Ricciardo (AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT)
• 10. Oscar Piastri (McLaren-Mercedes)
• 11. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin-Mercedes)
• 12. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin-Mercedes)
• 13. Pierre Gasly (Alpine-Renault)
• 14. Esteban Ocon (Alpine-Renault)
• 15. Alexander Albon (Williams-Mercedes)
• 16. Kevin Magnussen (Haas-Ferrari)
• 17. Nico Hülkenberg (Haas-Ferrari)
• 18. Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo-Ferrari)
• 19. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo-Ferrari)
• 20. Logan Sargeant (Williams-Mercedes)

Sao Paulo Grand Prix TV/Streaming Schedule

Day	Time	Event	TV/Streaming
Friday	10:25-11:30 a.m.	Free practice 1	ESPN2, ESPN+, F1 TV Pro
Friday	1:55-3 p.m.	Qualifying	ESPN2, ESPN+, F1 TV Pro
Saturday	9:55-11 a.m.	Sprint Shootout	ESPN2, ESPN+, F1 TV Pro
Saturday	2:25-3:30 p.m.	Sprint	ESPNNews, ESPN+, F1 TV Pro
Sunday	10:30-11:55 a.m.	Pre-race show	ESPNNews, ESPN+, F1 TV Pro
Sunday	11:55 a.m.-2 p.m.	Sao Paulo Grand Prix	ESPN, ESPN+, F1 TV Pro

Sao Paulo Grand Prix Details

• Track: Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos)
• Length: 2.677 miles
• Turns: 15
• Record Lap: 1:10.540 (Valtteri Bottas, 2018, Mercedes)
• Tire Compounds: Hard (C4), Medium (C3), Soft (C2)
• 2022 Winner: George Russell (Mercedes)

Final Sprint Weekend of 2023

Formula 1 introduced the Sprint weekend format in 2021, which replaced traditional qualifying with a shorter race to set the grid for the Grand Prix. The 2023 season has seen slight adjustments to this format. This weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix marks the sixth and final sprint format weekend of the season. The new format features a quicker version of knockout qualifying to set the grid for the sprint race, with the top eight finishers earning points that descend in order.

Sao Paulo Grand Prix Qualifying Results

• 1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Honda RBPT)
• 2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
• 3. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin-Mercedes)
• 4. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin-Mercedes)
• 5. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
• 6. George Russell (Mercedes)
• 7. Lando Norris (McLaren-Mercedes)
• 8. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
• 9. Sergio Perez (Red Bull-Honda RBPT)
• 10. Oscar Piastri (McLaren-Mercedes)
• 11. Nico Hülkenberg (Haas-Ferrari)
• 12. Esteban Ocon (Alpine-Renault)
• 13. Pierre Gasly (Alpine-Renault)
• 14. Kevin Magnussen (Haas-Ferrari)
• 15. Alexander Albon (Williams-Mercedes)
• 16. Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT)
• 17. Daniel Ricciardo (AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT)
• 18. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo-Ferrari)
• 19. Logan Sargeant (Williams-Mercedes)
• 20. Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo-Ferrari)

Top Drivers and Best Bets for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Max Verstappen is the favorite to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix according to BetMGM, with Lewis Hamilton as the next-best option. Lando Norris has the best odds after Verstappen and Hamilton. Yahoo Sports’ Nick Bromberg also suggests betting on George Russell

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