Max Verstappen started F1 São Paulo GP in 17th but finished it in first place for his eighth win of the season. Formula 1 put Verstappen's remarkable feat

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will start Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix from the 17th position as he fights McLaren’s Lando Norris for the Formula One drivers’ championship.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen took a major step toward securing his fourth straight F1 title by winning the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday (November 3, 2024), despite starting 17th, and increasing his lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris to 62 points,

Lando Norris said Max Verstappen's win was "not talent, just luck" in the immediate aftermath of the Brazilian GP.

The Brazilian Grand Prix was an eventful event in several aspects. The highlight of the race was defending champion Max Verstappen's start from P17 and in the end winning the race. Frustrations flared for McLaren driver Lando Norris who is currently trying to win his first ever World Championship.