With the end of the season fast approaching, McLaren has the opportunity to strike a big blow in Brazil. The two championships (driver and manufacturer) are still very close, and after the double of its two drivers during the sprint race, a good operation is possible for the British team.
Ferrari a notch below?
In the sprint race earlier in the day, Charles Leclerc was overtaken by Max Verstappen, and finished fourth, just ahead of teammate Carlos Sainz. Max Verstappen’s penalty allowed the Monegasque to regain his place on the podium, but the pace shown was not optimal. A good qualification is essential for the Scuderia, in order not to let its competitors fly away during the Grand Prix this Sunday.
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Last year, Max Verstappen set the best time to take pole position. But at the end of the 2024 season, the Dutchman is under pressure, and Red Bull no longer dominates the peloton at all. Penalized on the starting grid of the GP on Sunday, the reigning world champion will start, at best, sixth.
Follow the qualifying session in Brazil live ????
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Welcome to this live commentary of the qualifying session for the Brazilian Grand Prix. The drivers will take to the track from 7 p.m. for Q1.
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