2024 Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Highlights

Esteban started from P4 on Used Intermediates and finished P2: Changed tyres under Red Flag to Used Intermediates. Fastest Lap: 1min 21.771secs. Pierre started from P13 on New Intermediates and finished P3: Changed tyres under Red Flag to New Intermediates. Fastest Lap: 1min 21.645secs.

Esteban Ocon

I’m very happy this afternoon, and I do not know if I’m in a dream or if it’s a reality! I’m so proud of the entire team. We scored a fantastic number of points in one race weekend. Clearly, after yesterday, such a performance seemed impossible, but when the conditions are complex, we have seen that we can fight. We had a very good qualifying session earlier this morning, which set us up nicely for the race. When I was at the front of the race, I believed in it for a little while, but Max [Verstappen] was faster than us on the last stint, so we can have no regrets about the result because that was the most we could achieve. It proves again that we can do it and must keep working hard for the final three races. I’m also super happy to share this podium with Pierre. I thought on the last lap of the race that it would be incredible to share a podium together, like in the good old days when we started karting in similar conditions. This podium will remain in my memory forever, and I’m just so pleased for the entire team.

Pierre Gasly

What an incredible day for the entire team. None of us could have imagined a double podium, but we did it, and I could not be prouder of everyone. We have had such a year. We have struggled and been at the back, and it’s been tough for everyone involved. No one has given up, though, and everyone has stayed focused and motivated, and now we have two trophies in second and third place in São Paulo, which is just amazing. We knew the mixed conditions would make anything possible on a day like this. It was about being ready for anything and executing everything to the maximum. I’m very pleased for Esteban, too; he did a great race today. We have our story. It’s a unique and beautiful story. Growing up together in the same area and karted since we were kids. Not only did we both get to Formula 1, but amazingly, we became teammates, and now we share a podium together in the same team. It’s just unbelievable, and I’m happy for both of us. It’s been a busy triple-header where we’ve certainly made improvements. We must keep going and stay hungry for the final three races as the Championship battle remains so close.

Oliver Oakes – Team Principal

What a way to end the triple-header with a double podium for the team. Even more so after yesterday’s early alarm call this morning after the rain delay! Both drivers were faultless today under challenging conditions, not putting a wheel wrong all day. On top of the points in the Sprint race yesterday, it’s been a great weekend for the whole team in all conditions and a real credit to everyone across Enstone and Viry for their hard work these past two months to bring performance to the track. This gives us some momentum that we must use to finish the season strongly.

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