Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has pinpointed a single race for being the moment where Sergio Perez’s 2023 season went downhill.
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix articles archive
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix articles
F1 drivers insist new rules to prevent impeding in qualifying don’t work
Formula 1
Posted onNew rules Formula 1 introduced to prevent drivers impeding each other haven’t worked, according to some, who described the regulations as “terrible.”
McLaren surprised by margin over rivals at track Norris thought would be “tough”
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris predicted Interlagos would be “tough” for McLaren, but the team were surprised how effective their last upgraded proved in Brazil.
“Follow Fernando’s line” – How Red Bull tried everything to get Perez past Alonso
Team radio transcript
Posted onAs Sergio Perez tried in vain to claim the final podium place from Fernando Alonso, his team tried to help him find ways to attack the Aston Martin.
Mercedes’ Brazilian GP set-up was “conservative” after US GP disqualification
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes “conservative” in Brazil • Verstappen likens his domination to Michael Jordan in NBA • Dunne and van Hoepen enter Macau GP
Key to produce “completely new” car for Sauber’s first post-Alfa Romeo season
Formula 1
Posted onSauber’s returning technical director James Key is overseeing the design of a completely new car for 2024, when the team will no longer be called Alfa Romeo.
‘R&D work in public’ held Aston Martin back before Brazil breakthrough
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin shed light on how it reversed its recent poor performances last weekend and how its slump related to its 2024 development work.
Red Bull equal Mercedes’ record for most wins in a season – with a key difference
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onRed Bull broke one of Mercedes’ records and equalled another last weekend, but they’re doing it very differently.
Hamilton’s floor explanation ‘not main reason’ for Mercedes’ Brazil slump – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton suspects an error with the set-up of Mercedes’ recently introduced new floor design was behind their sharp downturn in performance last weekend.
Russell’s radio complaints “a complete sideshow” to car trouble in Brazil – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff said he was less concerned about George Russell’s radio complaints during the Brazilian Grand Prix than the team’s lack of pace.
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso starred in the grand prix but how did he – and his 19 rivals – fare over F1’s entire weekend in Brazil? Here’s the RaceFans verdict.
McLaren’s surprisingly strong Brazil pace results in Norris’s first fastest lap of 2023
2023 Brazilian GP interactive data
Posted onLando Norris did not expect McLaren to be competitive in Brazil but they proved quick enough to deny Max Verstappen the fastest lap of the race.
Norris says Red Bull’s end-of-stint advantage put a stop to his victory challenge
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s end-of-stint advantage reduced McLaren’s victory challenge in the Brazilian Grand Prix, says Lando Norris.
Verstappen on song with Sao Paulo win as Alonso prevails in podium photo-finish
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix report
Posted onMax Verstappen sang his way home after another dominant drive, but his team mate was denied a podium return by an inspired Fernando Alonso.
The 71-year-old record Verstappen broke – and celebrated by singing Tom Jones
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull told Max Verstappen he had set a new record for highest winning percentage in a season in Brazil – and he celebrated by singing along to Tom Jones.
Wolff calls Brazilian GP Mercedes’ “worst weekend in 13 years”
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes suffered their worst Formula 1 weekend in 13 years at the Brazilian Grand Prix said team principal Toto Wolff.
No chance for Leclerc to continue after electronic problem – Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur said it was not possible for Charles Leclerc to continue after a fault sent him spinning into a barrier during the formation lap.
Hamilton: Red Bull “so far away” they’ll remain ahead “for the next couple of years”
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton has little hope of catching Red Bull in the near future after Mercedes’ poor Brazilian Grand Prix performance.
Commanding Brazilian GP win looked easier than it was – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onBrazilian Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen says that his victory at Interlagos looked easier than it was after he kept Lando Norris at bay.
Unhappy Ricciardo says Brazilian GP restart ‘exposed a flaw in the rules’
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo is unhappy he was not allowed to rejoin the lead lap at the restart of the Brazilian Grand Prix, and said his car was “frustratingly fast.”