Lewis Hamilton at the 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton's performance at the 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix on November 13, 2022, saw him secure a P2 finish, contributing to a Mercedes AMG F1 one-two at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace. Starting from grid position 2, Hamilton maintained his track position to complete all 71 laps in a total time of 1:38:35.573, earning 18 championship points. His fastest lap of the race, a 1:13.942, was recorded on lap 63, ranking second overall in the race's lap time hierarchy. This result marked a strong showing for the British driver and the German constructor, particularly after a season that had presented various performance challenges. For a broader view of the sport's technical specifications, refer to the [FIA — F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship) regulations.

The São Paulo event was particularly notable for Mercedes, as Hamilton's teammate, George Russell, claimed the victory from pole position. Russell's P1 finish, with a fastest lap of 1:13.785 on lap 61, underscored the team's competitive resurgence at this late stage of the season. This contrasted with earlier races, such as when [George Russell at the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix](/results/2022-bahrain-george-russell) finished P4. The dual podium represented a significant points haul for Mercedes, demonstrating the W13's potential. Other notable finishes included Carlos Sainz Jr. in P3 and Charles Leclerc in P4 for Ferrari, while Fernando Alonso, who had a strong showing at [Fernando Alonso at the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix](/results/2022-bahrain-fernando-alonso), finished P5 in Brazil. For comprehensive historical race data, resources like [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json) provide detailed records. Hamilton's consistent pace, including his second-ranked fastest lap, was a key factor in securing his P2, ahead of drivers like Lance Stroll, who finished P10, a different outcome from his performance at [Lance Stroll at the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix](/results/2022-bahrain-lance-stroll). The overall context of Formula 1 racing is well-documented on [Wikipedia: Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One).