Sao Paolo, 27 November - the final Grand Prix of the season in Brazil ended just off the podium for Scuderia Ferrari. Fernando Alonso fought right to the bitter end this afternoon but could not fend off a charging Button, very quick on the Medium tyre in the closing stages. Felipe Massa finished fifth, at the end of a two stop strategy race, partly because it was discovered that one of the Soft tyres had a puncture after qualifying. Out in front it was another one-two for Red Bull, this time with Webber first ahead of Vettel.

This result means Fernando slides further away from the Championship podium, beaten by a single point by today’s winner.