Fernando Alonso has admitted that his uncomfortable ride in the Brazilian Grand Prix has proven a “setback” in his recovery from his other recent physical woes. Having started ninth after a crash in the delayed Sunday morning qualifying session,

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.

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