F1 Driver & Constructor Standings After Brazilian GP: Who is Ahead – Hamilton or Verstappen?

Well, the 2021 season is on its final stretch now and everyone is definitely in for a ride. The Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend has definitely turned the tides in terms of momentum with just three races to go. Lewis Hamilton fought back from the back of the grid to win the race in the most dominant fashion.

The weekend was riddled with controversy and dramatic moments. But all of this could not stop Hamilton from closing down the gap to his championship rival, Max Verstappen.

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Lewis Hamilton closes the gap to Verstappen in driver’s standings

As reported by Formula1.com, The stewards disqualified Hamilton from qualifying for an illegal rear wing. This meant that the 7-time world champion started the Sprint in P20 and finished P5. He again dropped back to P10 for taking a new engine. This time there was no stopping him as he cut through the field and was on his way to victory.

Formula One F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 14, 2021, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after winning the race alongside second-placed Red Bull’s Max Verstappen REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Verstappen defended with all his might but was no match for Lewis this weekend. Bottas benefitted from the VSC to finish on the podium with Pérez finishing P4 and taking the fastest lap.

Updated Driver’s standing after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix:

Max Verstappen – 332.5
Lewis Hamilton – 318.5
Valtteri Bottas – 203
Sergio Perez – 178
Lando Norris – 151
Charles Leclerc – 148
Carlos Sainz–138.5
Daniel Ricciardo – 105
Pierre Gasly–92
Fernando Alonso – 62
Esteban Ocon – 50
Sebastian Vettel – 42
Lance Stroll–26
Yuki Tsunoda – 20
George Russell – 16
Kimi Raikkonen – 10
Nicholas Latifi – 7
Antonio Giovinazzi – 1
Mick Schumacher – 0
Robert Kubica – 0
Nikita Mazepin – 0

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Ferrari emerges as a big winner in the constructor’s battle with McLaren

Another big winner this weekend was the Ferrari F1 team. They scored 19 points as compared to McLaren‘s 1. They have almost cemented their P3 in the standings with just three races remaining. Mercedes too gained some points on Red Bull with Alpine and AlphaTauri neck and neck for the P5 in the championship.

Formula One F1 – Mexico Grand Prix – Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico – November 6, 2021, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in action with Carlos Sainz Jr. during practice REUTERS/Henry Romero

Updated Constructor’s championship after Brazil:

Mercedes AMG–521.5
Red Bull Racing –510.5
Scuderia Ferrari – 287.5
McLaren  – 256
Alpine (Renault) – 112
Scuderia AlphaTauri – 112
Aston Martin Racing–68
Williams – 23
Alfa Romeo Racing–11
Haas Ferrari – 0

There are close battles everywhere you look. This season will definitely go down as one of the best. Fasten your seatbelts as we just three more races in the bag and it’s still anyone’s championship to win.

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