Mercedes' George Russell started third on the grid behind maiden pole-sitter Kevin Magnussen of Haas and two-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull in a breathless 24-lap contest.
George Russell overtook Red Bull’s double world champion Max Verstappen to win the final Saturday sprint race of the Formula One season and put Mercedes first on the grid for Sunday’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
This means that the young Mercedes driver not only takes 8 points, but will also start from Pole at the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, ahead of Carlos Sainz in second and teammate Lewis Hamilton in P3.