P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A big crash for Franco Colapinto in heavy rain has prompted the Brazilian Grand Prix to be red-flagged, with Esteban Ocon leading from Max Verstappen
The Brazilian Grand Prix has been red-flagged just before half distance due to Esteban Ocon’s Alpine leading Formula 1 points leader Max Verstappen on the restart. A heavy rain shower caused the race to be put under safety car conditions, resulting in a red flag as Franco Colapinto lost control of his Williams near the start/finish line. The third significant Williams crash of the day triggered the red flag, allowing Ocon, Verstappen, and Gasly’s Alpine to pit without losing position. Verstappen had made an impressive charge from 17th on the grid, gaining 10 places in the first 10 laps of the race. The restart order is set to be Ocon, Verstappen, Gasly, Norris, Russell, Tsunoda, Leclerc, Piastri, Alonso, and Lawson. Nico Hulkenberg was disqualified from the race for violating rules under the red flag.
