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BRA / Interlagos

2023 Brazil Grand Prix

The race scored 6.9/10well worth watching.

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6.9 / 10

Well Worth It

Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

Drama struck before the lights even went out with a front-row contender failing to make the grid, followed immediately by a heavy opening-lap crash that brought out an early red flag. High attrition and severe tire degradation kept strategy in play throughout the afternoon, creating plenty of shifting battles and surprising struggles through the field. The absolute highlight comes in the closing stages, featuring a masterclass defensive battle and a thrilling drag race to the line for a podium spot. Overall, it is a solid, entertaining Grand Prix elevated by an unforgettable late-race duel that makes it well worth your time.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain Yes +453%
Overtakes (top 10) 16 -21%
Overtakes (total) 28 -42%
Lead Changes 0 -100%
Grid Movement 35.5 +19%
Interruptions 2 +39%
Retirements 5 +96%
Winning Margin 8.3s -8%
Podium Gap 25.9s +200%
Strategy Variety 1 -63%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 3.9 +103%
Teams in Top 5 3 -16%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 3.2 ±0.2
Late Drama 8.5 ±0.4
Unpredictability 5.8 ±0.5
Midfield Racing 6.7 ±0.6
Stakes 5.0 ±0.4
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 Brazil Grand Prix worth watching?

Drama struck before the lights even went out with a front-row contender failing to make the grid, followed immediately by a heavy opening-lap crash that brought out an early red flag. High attrition and severe tire degradation kept strategy in play throughout the afternoon, creating plenty of shifting battles and surprising struggles through the field. The absolute highlight comes in the closing stages, featuring a masterclass defensive battle and a thrilling drag race to the line for a podium spot. Overall, it is a solid, entertaining Grand Prix elevated by an unforgettable late-race duel that makes it well worth your time.

What was the score for the 2023 Brazil Grand Prix?

The 2023 Brazil Grand Prix received a 6.9/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2023 Brazil Grand Prix?

Yes, the 2023 Brazil Grand Prix was affected by rain, which contributed to the race's overall score through the weather dimension.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Ai Assessment

7.1

Max Verstappen controlled the Grand Prix from pole position to secure another victory ahead of Lando Norris. Behind them, Fernando Alonso delivered a thrilling drive to hold off Sergio Perez for third place by a razor-thin margin of 0.053 seconds.

Rain Factor

10.0

Rain played a role during the event weekend, most notably when severe weather interrupted Friday qualifying. The main race on Sunday remained dry, contributing to the baseline presence on this metric.

Team Variety

7.5

Three different constructors occupied the podium positions at Interlagos. Red Bull Racing took the victory with Max Verstappen, McLaren claimed second with Lando Norris, and Aston Martin rounded out the top three with Fernando Alonso.

Grid Chaos

4.6

Drama struck before the start when Charles Leclerc suffered a hydraulics failure and crashed into the barriers on the formation lap. The grid was further disrupted at Turn 1 when contact between cars triggered a major opening-lap collision.

Dnf Factor

10.0

A significant number of retirements shaped the outcome of the race. Charles Leclerc failed to start after his formation-lap crash, Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen retired on the opening lap, and technical issues later forced George Russell and both Alfa Romeo drivers out of the running.

Top3 Gap

6.1

Lando Norris finished second, trailing race winner Max Verstappen by 8.277 seconds at the chequered flag. Fernando Alonso took third place over 34 seconds behind the lead after a tense final-lap battle with Sergio Perez.

Race Interruptions

5.0

The race featured two early interruptions right after the start. An initial safety car deployment for the Turn 1 collision quickly converted into a red flag to clear track debris and repair damaged barriers.

Overtakes Top10

4.3

Sixteen overtakes were recorded within the top ten positions over the course of the race. Drivers like Sergio Perez fought their way forward, culminating in a dramatic late exchange where Fernando Alonso repassed Perez on the final lap for the podium.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

Teams relied on dry slick compounds to navigate the distance without running wet-weather rubber during the race.

Overtakes Total

3.5

A total of 28 overtakes were registered across the entire field throughout the 71 laps.

Tyre Strategy Variety

2.5

Strategy choices remained relatively uniform across the paddock. Most teams adhered to similar multi-stop plans on the available dry compounds.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
SSSMS
2
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
SSSMS
3
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
SSSMS
4
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Red Bull Racing / Finished
SSSMS
5
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / Finished
SSSMS
6
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Ferrari / Finished
SSSMS
7
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
SSSMS
8
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Mercedes / Finished
SSSMS
9
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
AlphaTauri / Finished
SSSMS
10
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Alpine / Finished
SSSMSS
11
Logan SARGEANT
Logan SARGEANT
Williams / Finished
MMSSS
12
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Haas F1 Team / Finished
SMSSS
13
Daniel RICCIARDO
Daniel RICCIARDO
AlphaTauri / Finished
SSSMS
14
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
SMMSS
15
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / DNF
SSSMS
16
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Alfa Romeo / DNF
SSSM
17
ZHOU Guanyu
ZHOU Guanyu
Alfa Romeo / DNF
SSSM
18
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / DNS
S
19
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Haas F1 Team / DNF
S
20
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / DNF
S

Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
524 17
2
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
258 2
3
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
226 0
4
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
198 0
5
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
195 0
6
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
192 1
7
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
170 0
8
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
156 0
9
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
87 0
10
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
63 0
11
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
62 0
12
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Alpine F1 Team
46 0
13
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
27 0
14
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
AlphaTauri
13 0
15
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Alfa Romeo
10 0
16
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Haas F1 Team
9 0
17
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo
AlphaTauri
6 0
18
Guanyu Zhou
Guanyu Zhou
Alfa Romeo
6 0
19
Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen
Haas F1 Team
3 0
20
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson
AlphaTauri
2 0
21
Logan Sargeant
Logan Sargeant
Williams
1 0
22
Nyck de Vries
AlphaTauri
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Red Bull
Red Bull
782 19
2
Mercedes
Mercedes
382 0
3
Ferrari
Ferrari
362 1
4
McLaren
McLaren
282 0
5
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
261 0
6
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
108 0
7
Williams
Williams
28 0
8
AlphaTauri
AlphaTauri
21 0
9
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
16 0
10
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
12 0
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