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Lando Norris finished second, with Fernando Alonso third.

Max Verstappen added to his tally of wins in the Sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, having taken P1 from Lando Norris off the line.

Toto Wolff lamented a "bruising" day for Mercedes after an excellent start was followed by them being overtaken by multiple competitors.


 George Russell beat Lewis Hamilton to victory at the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix and this year's edition of the Interlagos race marks 700 days since the Brit's last F1 win


Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has admitted that the W14 is still "tricky to master" even after continuous upgrades brought to the car this season.

Mercedes have been pleased with the early life of their new floor and suggested what they learn will be crucial to their plans for 2024.

Sergio Perez is feeling optimistic for the Sao Paolo Grand Prix weekend after vowing to put his early exit last time out in Mexico behind him, while Lewis Hamilton – his increasingly close rival for P2 in the drivers’ standings – has warned that he’s ready to capitalise should Red Bull not be on their A game in Brazil.

George Russell has denied that outgoing chief technical officer Mike Elliott was the main “defender” of Mercedes’ failed F1 car concept for the past

Toto Wolff insists he is keeping “both feet on the ground” although he admits Mercedes are “cautiously” optimistic that they can challenge Red Bull for victory at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Elliott was integral to Lewis Hamilton’s string of world titles but Mercedes have won only one race in the last two seasons…