Two-time champion Max Verstappen was sixth for Red Bull after pitting following a seventh lap collision with Hamilton, for which he was penalised.
Merc duo Russell and Hamilton. Image: Andre Penner GEORGE RUSSELL POWERED to his maiden Grand Prix victory ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton on Sunday as Mercedes ended their barren run with a triumphant one-two at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Sergio Perez was seventh in the second Red Bull ahead of Alpine’s Esteban Ocon, Valtteri Bottas of Alfa Romeo and Lance Stroll of Aston Martin.“What an amazing feeling,” added an emotional Russell after climbing from his car. “A huge thank you to the team to make this happen. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster.”It was Mercedes first win of the season and came in a sizzling and frantic race that began on a hot afternoon, with a track temperature of 51 degrees Celsius.
A Safety Car came out. The luckless Magnussen, Friday’s hero after securing his maiden pole aheasd of the sprint, radioed in. “Sorry, guys,” he said. “I’m out. I got a massive push.” “Where did they expect me to go?” a defiant Verstappen told his team, echoing his battle with Hamilton in 2021. “He just closed the door on me, but it doesn’t matter.”really like? Rare insights on sport's biggest names from the writers who know them best. Listen to Behind the Lines podcast.Hamilton, having fallen to eighth after his off-circuit recovery, battled back to fourth by lap 16 as the contest settled down.
Hamilton stayed out until lap 30, and re-joined fourth, rising to third when the Spaniard pitted again on lap 37.
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