Sho Tsuboi Proves Unstoppable in Argentina, Achieves Grand Chelem
Qualifying:
Pos | # | Driver | Constructor | Q1 | Q2 | Diff. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 39 | Sho Tsuboi | ![]() | 1:10.852 | 1:11.166 | |
2 | 56 | Einar Ármannsson | ![]() | 1:10.926 | 1:10.960 | +0.074 |
3 | 20 | Kevin Magnussen | ![]() | 1:11.172 | 1:11.287 | +0.320 |
4 | 9 | Jehan Daruvala | ![]() | 1:12.357 | 1:11.967 | +1.115 |
5 | 7 | Charles Leclerc | ![]() | 1:12.206 | 1:12.599 | +1.354 |
6 | 99 | Sacha Fenestraz | ![]() | 1:12.887 | 1:12.980 | +2.025 |
7 | 47 | Lando Norris | ![]() | 1:13.198 | 1:13.470 | +2.346 |
8 | 37 | Victoria Desai | ![]() | 1:13.202 | 1:13.473 | +2.350 |
9 | 34 | Felipe Drugovich | ![]() | 1:13.477 | 1:13.523 | +2.625 |
10 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | ![]() | 1:13.642 | 1:13.756 | +2.790 |
11 | 10 | Alessio Lorandi | ![]() | 1:13.644 | 1:14.192 | +2.792 |
12 | 1 | Sebastian Vettel | ![]() | 1:13.882 | 1:13.913 | +3.030 |
13 | 98 | Colton Herta | ![]() | 1:14.031 | 1:14.391 | +3.179 |
14 | 80 | Raven Roth | ![]() | 1:14.067 | 1:14.722 | +3.324 |
15 | 94 | Pascal Wehrlein | ![]() | 1:14.509 | 1:14.076 | +3.224 |
16 | 23 | Jules Bianchi | ![]() | 1:14.190 | 1:14.495 | +3.338 |
17 | 63 | George Russell | ![]() | 1:14.876 | 1:15.154 | +4.024 |
18 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | ![]() | 1:14.878 | 1:15.032 | +4.026 |
19 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | ![]() | 1:15.028 | 1:15.286 | +4.176 |
20 | 46 | Alessandro Cicognani | ![]() | 1:15.074 | 1:15.311 | +4.222 |
21 | 29 | Roger Ibe | ![]() | 1:15.195 | 1:15.108 | +4.256 |
22 | 33 | Max Verstappen | ![]() | 1:15.269 | 1:15.433 | +4.417 |
23 | 55 | Carlos Sainz, Jr. | ![]() | 1:15.517 | 1:15.794 | +4.665 |
24 | 2 | Stoffel Vandoorne | ![]() | 1:15.549 | 1:15.811 | +4.697 |
25 | 4 | Robin Frijns | ![]() | 1:17.866 | 1:18.397 | +7.014 |
26 | 95 | Beitske Visser | ![]() | 1:18.570 | 1:18.597 | +7.718 |
Report:
It took five races, but the Formula One season of 2024 has a new winner – yet that winner proved as dominant as Lando Norris did in the previous races. After his only competition spun off, Sho Tsuboi would go on to join the extremely rare club of Grands Chelem drivers.
The aforementioned competition – being Lando Norris – running out of talent also opened up a great fight for P2. While Kevin Magnussen removed himself from that battle and Felipe Drugovich suffered an unfortunate retirement, their teammates fought hard.
In the end, the battle went in favour of Franco Colapinto. Scoring a podium position at your home race is always a special moment, especially when it is your first podium. He rightfully enjoyed the adoration of the crowd.
Toyota also enjoyed a good race, scoring a double-points finish despite Charles Leclerc getting involved in a collision and earning a grid penalty. Oscar Piastri and Red Bull did not score points, but got their best results of this young season.
Race:
Pos | # | Driver | Constructor | Time/Retired | Grid | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 39 | Sho Tsuboi | ![]() | 57:29.981 | 1 | 11 |
2 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | ![]() | +28.166 | 10 | 8 |
3 | 56 | Einar Ármannsson | ![]() | +30.579 | 2 | 6 |
4 | 37 | Victoria Desai | ![]() | +38.135 | 8 | 5 |
5 | 80 | Raven Roth | ![]() | +67.857 | 14 | 4 |
6 | 9 | Jehan Daruvala | ![]() | +74.673 | 4 | 3 |
7 | 7 | Charles Leclerc | ![]() | 1 Lap | 5 | 2 |
8 | 99 | Sacha Fenestraz | ![]() | 1 Lap | 6 | 1 |
9 | 20 | Kevin Magnussen | ![]() | 1 Lap | 3 | |
10 | 21 | Oscar Piastri | ![]() | 1 Lap | 18 | |
11 | 98 | Colton Herta | ![]() | 1 Lap | 13 | |
12 | 46 | Alessandro Cicognani | ![]() | 1 Lap | 20 | |
13 | 33 | Max Verstappen | ![]() | 1 Lap | 22 | |
14 | 23 | Jules Bianchi | ![]() | 1 Lap | 16 | |
15 | 94 | Pascal Wehrlein | ![]() | 1 Lap | 15 | |
16 | 55 | Carlos Sainz, Jr. | ![]() | 1 Lap | 23 | |
17 | 1 | Sebastian Vettel | ![]() | 1 Lap | 12 | |
20 | 2 | Stoffel Vandoorne | ![]() | 3 Laps | 24 | |
18 | 4 | Robin Frijns | ![]() | 3 Laps | 26 | |
19 | 95 | Beitske Visser | ![]() | 4 Laps | 25 | |
DNF | 10 | Alessio Lorandi | ![]() | Motor | 11 | |
DNF | 31 | Esteban Ocon | ![]() | Motor | 19 | |
DNF | 63 | George Russell | ![]() | Collision | 17 | |
DNF | 29 | Roger Ibe | ![]() | Motor | 21 | |
DNF | 34 | Felipe Drugovich | ![]() | Motor | 9 | |
DNF | 47 | Lando Norris | ![]() | Accident | 7 |
Fastest Lap:
Sho Tsuboi – 1:16.318
Infinite Improbability Drive Of The Race:
Oscar Piastri – while not being rewarded with points, Piastri’s performance today was a statement.
Reject Of The Race:
Caterham-Judd – both of their drivers were extremely poor, they should know better.