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Brazil Grand Prix: A Classic Showdown
The 2024 Formula 1 season continues with the Brazilian Grand Prix at the iconic Interlagos circuit. This classic track, renowned for its challenging layout and unpredictable weather conditions, is set to host another thrilling weekend of racing.
Ferrari's Hot Streak
Ferrari has been in exceptional form in recent races. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have dominated the triple-header so far. Will they confirm their form in Brazil?
Interlagos, where engine power and good traction are key, should suit the SF-24.
Verstappen the King of Sprints
The Dutchman is coming off a complicated weekend in Mexico, where he had to compensate for his Red Bull's lack of competitiveness by driving very aggressively, which cost him a 20-second penalty and 2 points on his license.
Will he still be able to impose his supremacy in the sprint and maintain his invincibility on this event this season?
A penalty in sight for Verstappen?
Red Bull has announced that Verstappen will have to change his engine again before the end of the season. It's a safe bet that this change will be made this weekend, as the Brazilian circuit is an engine circuit and the least penalizing of the remaining circuits for taking a penalty.
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The Verstappen-Norris duel: another on-track battle to come?
Every point counts now. If Verstappen changes power unit and takes a 5-place penalty, we may not have a direct on-track battle if Norris does well in qualifying.
Verstappen needs to limit the damage caused by Norris if he is to win the drivers' championship. Norris needs to score more than 11.75 than Verstappen each weekend to win by a point in Abu Dhabi.
Retirement is out of the question for both drivers.
Circuit Stats
- First Grand Prix: 1973
- Number of Laps: 71
- Circuit Length (km): 4.309
- Race Distance (km): 305.879
- Lap Record: 1:10.504 by Valtteri Bottas (2018)
