Carlos Sainz (P4), Lewis Hamilton (P5), and George Russell (P6) were all within roughly two-tenths of the lead pace. Technical Context and Challenges
As the sole practice session of the weekend, teams had to rapidly cycle through different tire compounds—hard, medium, and soft—to gather data for both the Sprint and Sunday’s main race. Interlagos’s technical layout and high track temperatures led to several lock-ups, most notably from Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc , as drivers pushed to find the limit. The DAZN F1 Broadcast Formula.1.GP.Brasil.2022.Libres.1.DAZNF1.HDTV.1...
FP1: Perez edges out Leclerc and Verstappen in ultra-close first ... - F1 Carlos Sainz (P4), Lewis Hamilton (P5), and George
This session set the stage for one of the most memorable weekends of the 2022 season, which eventually saw Kevin Magnussen take a shock pole position in qualifying and secure his maiden Grand Prix victory on Sunday. The DAZN F1 Broadcast FP1: Perez edges out
– Finished just 0.004s behind Pérez , signaling a return to form for Ferrari after a difficult previous round in Mexico.
The session was defined by incredibly tight margins, with the top three drivers separated by just .