F1 Brazilian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen Ends Winless Streak at Sao Paulo as Alpine Scores Double Podium
Max Verstappen claimed a stunning victory at the action-packed Sao Paulo Grand Prix, charging from 17th on the grid to his first win since June.
By Divyam Dubey
Red bull driver Max Verstappen showcased an incredible performance at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Starting from 17th on the grid, he made a remarkable comeback to secure victory. This win has significantly boosted his lead in the Formula 1 World Championship, putting him one step closer to his fourth title. Lando Norris, Verstappen's main rival, had a disappointing race, finishing in sixth place. This result, combined with Verstappen's dominant performance, has widened the gap between the two drivers. Also, Alpine had a strong weekend, with Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly finishing second and third, respectively. With this double podium finish, Alpine now went up to 6th place in the Constructor Championship.
F1 Brazilian Grand Prix: Sao Paulo GP Race Result
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix delivered a mix of fortunes for several teams. Mercedes' George Russell secured a commendable fourth-place finish, outpacing Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. However, McLaren faced a challenging race. Lando Norris finished sixth, while Oscar Piastri's seventh-place finish was reduced to eighth due to a penalty.
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VCARB enjoyed a strong weekend, with Yuki Tsunoda capitalising on Piastri's penalty to claim seventh and secure a double-points finish for the team. Liam Lawson finished 9th. Lewis Hamilton salvaged a point for Mercedes in tenth, narrowly edging out Sergio Perez.
Haas and Sauber occupied the midfield positions. Ollie Bearman finished 12th for Haas despite a penalty, and Valtteri Bottas claimed 13th for Alfa Romeo. Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso. Zhou Guanyu finished 15th.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time |
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 69 Laps |
| 2 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 19.477s |
| 3 | Pierre Gasly | BWT Alpine | 22.532s |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | 23.265s |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 30.177s |
| 6 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 31.372s |
| 7 | Yuki Tsunoda | VCARB | 42.056s |
| 8 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 44.943s |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | VCARB | 50.452s |
| 10 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 50.753s |
| 11 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull Racing | 51.531s |
| 12 | Ollie Bearman | Haas | 57.085s |
| 13 | Valtteri Bottas | Sauber | 63.588s |
| 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 78.049s |
| 15 | Zhou Guanyu | Sauber | 79.649s |
| 16 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | DNF |
| 17 | Franco Colapinto | Williams | DNF |
| 18 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | DNF |
| 19 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | DNS |
| 20 | Alex Albon | Williams | DNS |
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Several drivers were forced to retire. Carlos Sainz, Franco Colapinto, and Nico Hulkenberg were unable to finish the race due to various incidents. Lance Stroll and Alex Albon were also sidelined before the start of the race.
