Full results from Free Practice 1 for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos, round 20 of the 2023 Formula 1 season.

2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix - Free Practice 1 results

Pos Driver Team Time Gap Laps
1 Carlos Sainz Ferrari 1:11.732s 30
2 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:11.840s + 0.108s 32
3 George Russell Mercedes 1:11.865s + 0.133s 31
4 Nico Hülkenberg Haas 1:11.928s + 0.196s 19
5 Alexander Albon Williams 1:12.044s + 0.312s 28
6 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 1:12.136s + 0.404s 26
7 Pierre Gasly Alpine 1:12.184s + 0.452s 31
8 Zhou Guanyu Alfa Romeo 1:12.481s + 0.749s 27
9 Logan Sargeant Williams 1:12.579s + 0.847s 30
10 Kevin Magnussen Haas 1:12.592s + 0.860s 24
11 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:12.615s + 0.883s 28
12 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:12.638s + 0.906s 30
13 Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri 1:12.714s + 0.982s 29
14 Daniel Ricciardo AlphaTauri 1:12.778s + 1.046s 27
15 Esteban Ocon Alpine 1:12.779s + 1.047s 30
16 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:12.793s + 1.061s 30
17 Valtteri Bottas Alfa Romeo 1:13.012s + 1.280s 31
18 Sergio Pérez Red Bull 1:13.056s + 1.324s 31
19 Lando Norris McLaren 1:13.629s + 1.897s 25
20 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:13.838s + 2.106s 28
Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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