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Formula 1: Magnussen surprisingly took pole position in Sao Paulo

Formula 1: Magnussen surprisingly took pole position in Sao Paulo

The Danish Haas driver set the best time of 1:11.674 minutes in difficult conditions due to the rain and distanced himself from world champion Max Verstappen (+0.203 seconds) and George Russell (+0.385), who caused an interruption with a ride in Q3. to ranks two and three. Magnussen has never been fastest in qualifying before.

“I don’t know what to say, the team sent me out on the track at exactly the right time, we were the first out and I did a top lap. I didn’t even think about it, it’s just incredible,” said the 33-year-old Dane in a first reaction. Qualifying was characterized by light rain. Magnussen set the best time in relatively dry conditions. After that, the rain got heavier, which is why the competition was no longer able to counter.

“Magnussen took the chance, came out first and put in a flawless lap,” said Red Bull’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko, praising the competition’s coup. Behind Lando Norris (+0.589), Carlos Sainz finished fifth (+0.683) as the best Ferrari driver. Qualifying was disappointing for Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton (+0.937), the second Red Bull driver Sergio Perez (+3.927) and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), who did not make it past eighth to tenth place.

The sprint race over 100 kilometers takes place on Saturday (8.30 p.m.). Magnussen promised “absolute attack”. The final result of the Saturday competition is then also the starting order for the Grand Prix of Brazil on Sunday (7:00 p.m.). This is the penultimate World Championship race of the current season.

Before that, the Mexican Perez had set the fastest lap in free practice. The Red Bull driver was just 0.004 seconds faster than Leclerc in 1:11.853 minutes. Verstappen was just 0.008 seconds behind by a hair’s breadth.

Source: Nachrichten

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