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Brazilian Grand Prix: Full coverage

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A round-up of all of ESPN's coverage of the Brazilian Grand Prix, the penultimate round of the 2018 Formula One season, where Mercedes can win a fifth constructors' championship in a row. 

Friday -- Practice 
Practice 1 -- Friday, Nov. 9, 7:55 AM -- ESPNU
Practice 2 -- Friday, Nov. 9 ,11:55 PM -- ESPNU

Saturday -- Qualifying
Practice 3 -- Saturday, Nov. 10, 8:55 AM -- ESPNEWS
Qualifying -- Saturday, Nov. 10, 11:55 AM -- ESPNEWS

Sunday -- Race

On The Grid -- Sunday, Nov. 11, 11:30 AM -- ESPN2
Race -- Sunday, Nov. 11 ,12:05 PM -- ESPN2
Encore -- Sunday, Nov. 11, 9:30 PM -- ESPN2
Encore -- Monday, Nov. 12, 1:00 AM -- ESPNEWS

Race day

Hamilton wins in Brazil after Verstappen punted out of lead
Lewis Hamilton won an action-packed Brazilian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashed out of the lead following a collision with a lapped backmarker.

Story of the race: Verstappen's masterclass ruined by Ocon's moment of madness
The main talking points from another thrilling race from the 2018 season.

Mercedes claims 2018 constructors' title in Brazil
Mercedes will have the chance to match Ferrari's record six constructors' championships in a row next year after wrapping up the 2018 crown at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Livid Max Verstappen shoves Esteban Ocon after collision in Brazil
After labelling Esteban Ocon a "f---ing idiot" following their controversial collision at the Brazilian Grand Prix, a furious Max Verstappen repeatedly shoved the Force India driver after the race.

Verstappen gets 'public service' punishment for pushing Ocon
Max Verstappen will perform two days of "public service" as punishment for his post-race altercation with rival driver Esteban Ocon following Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.

Vettel had no issues giving up position to Raikkonen
Sebastian Vettel gave his Brazilian Grand Prix a rating of one out of ten after dropping from second at the start to sixth at the finish, but said he had no problem giving up a position to Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen along the way.

Red Bull's Helmut Marko: Mercedes junior Esteban Ocon should get a race ban
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has insinuated Esteban Ocon's collision with Max Verstappen at the Brazilian Grand Prix was linked to his status as a Mercedes junior driver.

Qualifying day

Hamilton beats Vettel to pole by 0.093s at Interlagos
Newly-crowned champion Lewis Hamilton beat Sebastian Vettel to pole position by 0.093s in a tight qualifying session for the Brazilian Grand Prix, but the Ferrari driver faces a stewards' investigation.

Lewis Hamilton says he was wrong to call Sirotkin move 'disrespectful'
Lewis Hamilton has admitted he was wrong to criticise Sergey Sirotkin, who he labelled "disrespectful" after an incident in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Vettel beats Hamilton to fastest time in final practice in Brazil
Sebastian Vettel outpaced Lewis Hamilton to top the final practice session ahead of qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix with a new track record.

Alonso looking for fun during car swap with Jimmie Johnson
Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso is retiring from that circuit after this season, but whether any NASCAR racing is on the horizon is still to be determined.

Friday practice 

Bottas beats Hamilton to fastest time by narrow margin in Brazil
Valtteri Bottas topped another incredibly tight practice session ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix as Mercedes and Ferrari opened up a gap to Red Bull.

Verstappen, Vettel and Hamilton split by 0.096s in opening practice
Max Verstappen topped a tight opening practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix, with Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton within one tenth of a second of his quickest time.

Daniel Ricciardo set for Brazilian Grand Prix grid penalty
Daniel Ricciardo's run of bad luck is showing no sign of coming to an end any time soon.

F1 still wants Miami as 'signature event'
Formula One is still confident it can bring a race to the streets of Miami in the future, with CEO Chase Carey saying the city's recent fan festival has helped sway local opinion on the race.

Raikkonen opens up on Instagram, not speaking Italian and why his motivation is as bad as ever
Kimi Raikkonen has added some more quips and one-liners to the growing list of memorable quotes from his career.

Marshal error led to Daniel Ricciardo's Brazil penalty
Daniel Ricciardo is serving a five-place grid penalty at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix as a marshal accidentally sprayed fire extinguisher foam up the exhaust of his Red Bull after retiring in Mexico.

Verstappen: Red Bull has no chance of pole in Brazil
Max Verstappen has ruled out challenging Mercedes and Ferrari for pole position in Brazil.

Hulkenberg explains 'frustrating' crash in Brazil
Nico Hulkenberg says his crash in second practice was down to wanting "a bit too much" from the car.

Brazilian Grand Prix: Who said what after practice
ESPN rounds up all the reaction from up and down the Sao Paulo paddock following practice for the 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Build-up

Vettel: Giving up on Ferrari dream is not an option
Sebastian Vettel says he is still committed to his personal "mission" of winning a title with Ferrari, despite another disappointing season with the Italian team.

Hamilton rules out 'giving' Valtteri Bottas a win in return for Russia result
Lewis Hamilton is not planning to orchestrate a victory for teammate Valtteri Bottas at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend if the two drivers find themselves leading the race.

Haas: Failed Monza appeal won't spoil our stellar 2018
Haas boss Guenther Steiner says the team will not dwell on its failed appeal over Romain Grosjean's Italian Grand Prix disqualification, which has all but ended its hopes of beating Renault to fourth position this year.

Hamilton unsure F1 needs Vietnam added to bloated calendar
Lewis Hamilton is unsure whether the addition of the Vietnam Grand Prix is necessary in a Formula One calendar already standing at 21 races.

Ricciardo: Mexico pole celebrations weren't directed at Verstappen
Daniel Ricciardo says he meant Max Verstappen no disrespect with his exuberant celebrations after claiming pole in Mexico, but can understand why his Red Bull teammate would have been upset.

F1 sends warning to historic circuits
Formula One's commercial boss, Sean Bratches, has sent a warning to historic circuits such as Silverstone, reminding them that their position on the calendar is not essential for the sport's long-term future.

Preview

Brazilian Grand Prix preview: Attention turns to the constructors' title
Lewis Hamilton may have clinched the 2018 drivers' title last time out in Mexico but the constructors' championship remains in the balance as Formula One heads to Brazil, the penultimate race of the season.

Video

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Carey: Asia the driving engine of the world's future
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