The Haas team director expressed surprise at the performance achieved by the French team in Brazil with the 2nd and 3rd places. A result that nevertheless satisfies the Japanese since he will be able to count on Ocon next year within his team.
After several convincing Grand Prix races, the American team had a difficult round in Brazil, concluding the weekend without scoring a single point and making multiple errors during the race, one of which was fatal for Nico Hülkenberg.
With their respective second and third places at the São Paulo Grand Prix, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly achieved a rare performance in recent Formula 1 history.
Starting from pole position this Sunday in Brazil, the British driver had a turbulent race and saw his main rival pull away at the top of the championship. For Norris, this poor result is only due to bad luck and he hopes to bounce back quickly at the end of the season.
The Spanish driver endured a ordeal at the wheel of the Aston Martin this Sunday in Brazil. The double world champion explained that he had decided not to give up despite back pain and permanent brake issues during the race restarts.
The Spanish driver was the victim of a track exit this Sunday in Brazil. While he had removed his steering wheel, he finally put it back on at the request of his team and drove for a few more meters, creating a potentially dangerous situation and forcing the marshals to intervene.
After his victory in Sao Paulo, Max Verstappen dealt a big blow to Lando Norris' morale in the championship. In the press conference, British media were not very present, probably linked to the British driver's underperformance. A detail that did not escape the Red Bull driver.
Fourth at the finish of the Brazilian Grand Prix, the Briton did not hide his frustration at the finish of the Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver regrets that the team did not trust him and decided to stop him in the pits.
The Australian driver Oscar Piastri was deemed responsible by the FIA for the collision with Liam Lawson. In addition to the 10-second penalty on track, he also received two points on his super license.
€5000 and a reprimand, that's what the FIA gave George Russell as a sanction for impacting the start procedure during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix this Sunday. A pretty lenient decision.
Ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Mercedes mechanics adjusted the drivers' tire pressures while the tires were already mounted. The FIA sanctioned this action with a fine of €5,000 per car for mitigating circumstances. Normally, the cars would have been disqualified.
It could have been much worse for Lando Norris. The McLaren driver did not follow the starting procedures this Sunday during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. But instead of disqualification, the FIA opted for a reprimand and a fine.
Alpine distinguished itself during the Grand Prix of São Paulo race, with its two drivers on the podium. After the race, Pierre Gasly commented on the French team's challenging season and congratulated himself on this third place.
"What a race, guys!" Ocon said over the radio. Indeed, the two drivers were able to seize the opportunity to be on the podium at Interlagos. After a complicated season for the French team, this race is undoubtedly a boost for the team.