The 2021 São Paulo Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Heineken Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2021) was a Formula One motor race, held on 14 November 2021 at the Interlagos Circuit in São Paulo, Brazil. The race was the 19th round of the 2021 Formula One World Championship. The event marked the 49th edition of the Grand Prix and the first time the event was known as the São Paulo Grand Prix, with previous editions being known as the Brazilian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton won the race.
The race marked its debut in the Formula One Championship calendar under the name São Paulo Grand Prix, with previous editions being known as the Brazilian Grand Prix. In November 2020, a deal was signed which would see Formula One continue to race at Interlagos until 2025, albeit under the title of São Paulo Grand Prix.[4][5] The governing body, the FIA lifted the curfew on that limits overnight working after weather conditions meant the equipment arrived late to the venue.[6] This is the 38th time that Interlagos has been visited by the championship.[7] The race was originally to take place on this date, but it was firstly rescheduled to 7 November due to the postponement of the Australian Grand Prix;[a] then it was rescheduled again to its original date due to the reduction of the overall number of Grands Prix in the calendar, from 23 to 22.[8][9]
Championship standings
Heading into the race Max Verstappen led the World Drivers' Standings with 312.5 points, 19 points ahead of second-placed Lewis Hamilton. Valtteri Bottas was in third on 185 points, too far behind Verstappen to be able to win the title, but 20 points ahead of Sergio Pérez in fourth with Lando Norris fifth on 150 points. In the World Constructors' Standings, Mercedes led with 478.5 points, one point ahead of second-placed Red Bull Racing. Ferrari were third with 268.5 points ahead of McLaren on 255. Alpine and AlphaTauri were fifth and sixth with 106 points each, with Alpine being ahead courtesy of a win, compared to no wins for AlphaTauri.[10]
The drivers and teams were the same as the season entry list with no additional stand-in drivers for the race or practice.[11]
Tyre choices
Sole tyre supplier Pirelli allocated the C2, C3, and C4 compounds of tyre to be used during this Grand Prix weekend.[12]
Practice
The weekend saw two practice sessions, each lasting one hour. The first took place on 12 November at 12:30 local time (UTC-3) and the second took place at 12:00 on 13 November.[13]
Qualifying
Qualifying took place at 16:00 on 12 November,[13] with the results determining the starting order for sprint qualifying.[14]
Post-qualifying
After the qualifying session, Hamilton was referred to the stewards for an alleged technical infringement. The technical delegate's report stated that Hamilton's drag reduction system's opening slot was larger than the permitted 85 mm (3.3 in). The rear wing assembly of Hamilton's car was removed and impounded pending investigations. He was later disqualified from qualifying, forcing him to start at the back of the grid for the sprint qualifying.[15]
Verstappen was referred to the stewards for an alleged violation of article 2.5.1 of the FIA International Sporting Code, after he appeared to have touched Hamilton's car during parc fermé. Verstappen received a €50,000 fine.[16]
^1 – Lewis Hamilton qualified first, but was disqualified because his DRS was found not to be in conformity with the rules. He was allowed to race in the sprint qualifying at the stewards' discretion.[20]
Sprint qualifying
Sprint qualifying took place on 13 November at 16:30 and was contested over 24 laps,[13] with the results determining the starting order for the race.[14]
^2 – Lewis Hamilton received a five-place grid penalty for exceeding his quota of internal combustion engines (ICE).[23]
^3 – Kimi Räikkönen qualified 18th, but was required to start the race from the pit lane due to a rear wing assembly change under parc fermé conditions.[24]
Race
The race was won by Hamilton, with Verstappen and Bottas completing the podium, and Pérez setting the fastest lap.[13]
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The 2021 Sao Paulo Grand Prix officially known as the Formula 1 Heineken Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2021 was a Formula One motor race held on 14 November 2021 at the Interlagos Circuit in Sao Paulo Brazil The race was the 19th round of the 2021 Formula One World Championship The event marked the 49th edition of the Grand Prix and the first time the event was known as the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with previous editions being known as the Brazilian Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton won the race 2021 Sao Paulo Grand PrixRace 19 of 22 1 in the 2021 Formula One World Championship Previous raceNext race Layout of the Interlagos CircuitRace details 2 Date14 November 2021Official nameFormula 1 Heineken Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2021LocationInterlagos Circuit Sao Paulo BrazilCoursePermanent racing facilityCourse length4 309 km 2 677 miles Distance71 laps 305 879 km 190 064 miles WeatherSunnyAttendance181 000 3 Pole positionDriverValtteri BottasMercedesGrid positions set by results of sprint qualifyingFastest lapDriverSergio PerezRed Bull Racing HondaTime1 11 010 on lap 71PodiumFirstLewis HamiltonMercedesSecondMax VerstappenRed Bull Racing HondaThirdValtteri BottasMercedesLap leaders Contents 1 Background 1 1 Championship standings 1 2 Entrants 1 3 Tyre choices 2 Practice 3 Qualifying 3 1 Post qualifying 3 2 Qualifying classification 4 Sprint qualifying 4 1 Sprint qualifying classification 5 Race 5 1 Race classification 6 Championship standings after the race 7 Notes 8 References 9 External linksBackground EditFurther information 2021 Formula One World Championship Calendar changes due to the COVID 19 pandemic Satellite view of the circuit in 2018 The race marked its debut in the Formula One Championship calendar under the name Sao Paulo Grand Prix with previous editions being known as the Brazilian Grand Prix In November 2020 a deal was signed which would see Formula One continue to race at Interlagos until 2025 albeit under the title of Sao Paulo Grand Prix 4 5 The governing body the FIA lifted the curfew on that limits overnight working after weather conditions meant the equipment arrived late to the venue 6 This is the 38th time that Interlagos has been visited by the championship 7 The race was originally to take place on this date but it was firstly rescheduled to 7 November due to the postponement of the Australian Grand Prix a then it was rescheduled again to its original date due to the reduction of the overall number of Grands Prix in the calendar from 23 to 22 8 9 Championship standings Edit Heading into the race Max Verstappen led the World Drivers Standings with 312 5 points 19 points ahead of second placed Lewis Hamilton Valtteri Bottas was in third on 185 points too far behind Verstappen to be able to win the title but 20 points ahead of Sergio Perez in fourth with Lando Norris fifth on 150 points In the World Constructors Standings Mercedes led with 478 5 points one point ahead of second placed Red Bull Racing Ferrari were third with 268 5 points ahead of McLaren on 255 Alpine and AlphaTauri were fifth and sixth with 106 points each with Alpine being ahead courtesy of a win compared to no wins for AlphaTauri 10 Entrants Edit See also 2021 Formula One World Championship Entries The drivers and teams were the same as the season entry list with no additional stand in drivers for the race or practice 11 Tyre choices Edit Sole tyre supplier Pirelli allocated the C2 C3 and C4 compounds of tyre to be used during this Grand Prix weekend 12 Practice EditThe weekend saw two practice sessions each lasting one hour The first took place on 12 November at 12 30 local time UTC 3 and the second took place at 12 00 on 13 November 13 Qualifying EditQualifying took place at 16 00 on 12 November 13 with the results determining the starting order for sprint qualifying 14 Post qualifying Edit After the qualifying session Hamilton was referred to the stewards for an alleged technical infringement The technical delegate s report stated that Hamilton s drag reduction system s opening slot was larger than the permitted 85 mm 3 3 in The rear wing assembly of Hamilton s car was removed and impounded pending investigations He was later disqualified from qualifying forcing him to start at the back of the grid for the sprint qualifying 15 Verstappen was referred to the stewards for an alleged violation of article 2 5 1 of the FIA International Sporting Code after he appeared to have touched Hamilton s car during parc ferme Verstappen received a 50 000 fine 16 Qualifying classification Edit Pos No Driver Constructor Qualifying times SQgridQ1 Q2 Q31 33 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing Honda 1 09 329 1 08 499 1 08 372 12 77 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 1 09 040 1 08 426 1 08 469 23 11 Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing Honda 1 09 172 1 08 973 1 08 483 34 10 Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri Honda 1 09 347 1 08 903 1 08 777 45 55 Carlos Sainz Jr Ferrari 1 09 046 1 09 031 1 08 826 56 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1 09 155 1 08 859 1 08 960 67 4 Lando Norris McLaren Mercedes 1 09 365 1 09 030 1 08 980 78 3 Daniel Ricciardo McLaren Mercedes 1 09 374 1 09 093 1 09 039 89 14 Fernando Alonso Alpine Renault 1 09 391 1 09 137 1 09 113 910 31 Esteban Ocon Alpine Renault 1 09 430 1 09 189 N A 1011 5 Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin Mercedes 1 09 451 1 09 399 N A 1112 22 Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri Honda 1 09 350 1 09 483 N A 1213 7 Kimi Raikkonen Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari 1 09 598 1 09 503 N A 1314 99 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari 1 09 342 1 10 227 N A 1415 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin Mercedes 1 09 663 N A N A 1516 6 Nicholas Latifi Williams Mercedes 1 09 897 N A N A 1617 63 George Russell Williams Mercedes 1 09 953 N A N A 1718 47 Mick Schumacher Haas Ferrari 1 10 329 N A N A 1819 9 Nikita Mazepin b Haas Ferrari 1 10 589 N A N A 19DSQ 44 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1 08 733 1 08 068 1 07 934 201107 time 1 13 544Source 18 19 Notes 1 Lewis Hamilton qualified first but was disqualified because his DRS was found not to be in conformity with the rules He was allowed to race in the sprint qualifying at the stewards discretion 20 Sprint qualifying EditSprint qualifying took place on 13 November at 16 30 and was contested over 24 laps 13 with the results determining the starting order for the race 14 Sprint qualifying classification Edit Pos No Driver Constructor Laps Time Retired Grid Points Finalgrid1 77 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 24 29 09 559 2 3 12 33 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing Honda 24 1 170 1 2 23 55 Carlos Sainz Jr Ferrari 24 18 723 5 1 34 11 Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing Honda 24 19 787 3 45 44 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 24 20 872 20 1026 4 Lando Norris McLaren Mercedes 24 22 558 7 57 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 24 25 056 6 68 10 Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri Honda 24 34 158 4 79 31 Esteban Ocon Alpine Renault 24 34 632 10 810 5 Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin Mercedes 24 34 867 11 911 3 Daniel Ricciardo McLaren Mercedes 24 35 869 8 1112 14 Fernando Alonso Alpine Renault 24 36 578 9 1213 99 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari 24 41 880 14 1314 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin Mercedes 24 44 037 15 1415 22 Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri Honda 24 46 150 12 1516 6 Nicholas Latifi Williams Mercedes 24 46 760 16 1617 63 George Russell Williams Mercedes 24 47 739 17 1718 7 Kimi Raikkonen Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari 24 50 014 13 PL319 47 Mick Schumacher Haas Ferrari 24 1 01 680 18 1820 9 Nikita Mazepin b Haas Ferrari 24 1 07 474 19 19Fastest lap Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing Honda 1 12 114 lap 9 Source 19 21 22 Notes 2 Lewis Hamilton received a five place grid penalty for exceeding his quota of internal combustion engines ICE 23 3 Kimi Raikkonen qualified 18th but was required to start the race from the pit lane due to a rear wing assembly change under parc ferme conditions 24 Race EditThe race was won by Hamilton with Verstappen and Bottas completing the podium and Perez setting the fastest lap 13 Race classification Edit Pos No Driver Constructor Laps Time Retired Grid Points1 44 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 71 1 32 22 851 10 252 33 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing Honda 71 10 496 2 183 77 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 71 13 576 1 154 11 Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing Honda 71 39 940 4 1315 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 71 49 517 6 106 55 Carlos Sainz Jr Ferrari 71 51 820 3 87 10 Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri Honda 70 1 lap 7 68 31 Esteban Ocon Alpine Renault 70 1 lap 8 49 14 Fernando Alonso Alpine Renault 70 1 lap 12 210 4 Lando Norris McLaren Mercedes 70 1 lap 5 111 5 Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin Mercedes 70 1 lap 912 7 Kimi Raikkonen Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari 70 1 lap PL13 63 George Russell Williams Mercedes 70 1 lap 1714 99 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari 70 1 lap 1315 22 Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri Honda 70 1 lap 1516 6 Nicholas Latifi Williams Mercedes 70 1 lap 1617 9 Nikita Mazepin b Haas Ferrari 69 2 laps 1918 47 Mick Schumacher Haas Ferrari 69 2 laps 18Ret 3 Daniel Ricciardo McLaren Mercedes 49 Power loss 11Ret 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin Mercedes 47 Collision damage 14Fastest lap Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing Honda 1 11 010 lap 71 Source 22 25 26 Notes 1 Includes one point for fastest lap Championship standings after the race EditDrivers Championship standings Pos Driver Points 1 Max Verstappen 332 5 2 Lewis Hamilton 318 5 3 Valtteri Bottas 203 4 Sergio Perez 178 5 Lando Norris 151Source 27 Constructors Championship standings Pos Constructor Points 1 Mercedes 521 5 2 Red Bull Racing Honda 510 5 3 Ferrari 287 5 4 McLaren Mercedes 256 5 Alpine Renault 112Source 27 Note Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings Bold text indicates competitors who still had a theoretical chance of becoming World Champion Notes Edit The Australian Grand Prix would later be cancelled a b c Nikita Mazepin is Russian but he competed as a neutral competitor using the designation RAF Russian Automobile Federation as the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld a ban on Russia competing at World Championships The ban was implemented by the World Anti Doping Agency in response to the state sponsored doping program of Russian athletes 17 References Edit Smith Luke 28 August 2021 Formula 1 reveals updated 2021 calendar drops to 22 races Autosport Retrieved 28 August 2021 Brazil 2021 Formula1 Retrieved 12 November 2019 Formula 1 announces TV race attendance and digital audience figures for 2021 Formula1 com 17 February 2022 Retrieved 17 February 2022 Noble Jonathan Sao Paulo agrees deal with F1 to host Brazilian GP until 2025 Autosport com Retrieved 12 November 2020 Sao Paulo s Interlagos Circuit to host Brazilian Grand Prix until 2025 www formula1 com Retrieved 17 December 2020 Benson Andrew 11 November 2021 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton says every race a must win in battle with Max Verstappen BBC Sport Retrieved 12 November 2021 Baldwin Alan Ed Osmond 10 November 2021 Formula One statistics for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Reuters Retrieved 12 November 2021 F1 Schedule 2021 Bahrain to host season opener as Australia moves later in calendar and Imola returns F1 12 January 2021 Archived from the original on 12 January 2021 Retrieved 12 January 2021 Formula 1 announces revised 22 race calendar for 2021 Formula1 28 August 2021 Archived from the original on 28 August 2021 Retrieved 28 August 2021 Championship points PDF FIA 7 November 2021 Archived PDF from the original on 7 November 2021 Retrieved 12 November 2021 2021 Brazilian Grand Prix Entry List PDF Federation Internationale de l Automobile 11 November 2021 Retrieved 11 November 2021 Formula 1 2021 Season Pirelli Unveils Tire Choices For All 23 GPs F1Lead 20 February 2021 Archived from the original on 21 February 2021 Retrieved 12 September 2021 a b c d Brazil timetable Formula 1 Archived from the original on 6 November 2021 Retrieved 12 November 2021 a b Thukral Rachit 12 November 2021 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying Start time how to watch channel www motorsport com Archived from the original on 12 November 2021 Retrieved 12 November 2021 2021 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13 November 2021 Formula 1 Heineken Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2021 Sprint F1 13 November 2021 Retrieved 13 November 2021 a b Formula 1 Heineken Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2021 Starting Grid F1 13 November 2021 Retrieved 13 November 2021 Hamilton set for five place grid penalty after taking new Mercedes engine in Brazil www formula1 com 12 November 2021 Retrieved 12 November 2021 Offence Car 7 Rear Wing Assembly PDF FIA Archived PDF from the original on 14 November 2021 Retrieved 14 November 2021 Formula 1 Heineken Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2021 Race Result Formula1 com 14 November 2021 Retrieved 14 November 2021 Formula 1 Heineken Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2021 Fastest Laps Formula1 com 14 November 2021 Retrieved 14 November 2021 a b Sao Paulo 2021 Championship www statsf1 com External links EditPrevious race 2021 Mexico City Grand Prix FIA Formula One World Championship 2021 season Next race 2021 Qatar Grand PrixPrevious race 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix Sao Paulo Grand Prix Next race 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