F1 news LIVE: Max Verstappen taunts British press after stunning win in Brazil
F1 reaction after Verstappen surges from P17 to P1 to win chaotic wet race in Sao Paulo on Sunday
Max Verstappen dealt a fatal blow to Lando Norris’ F1 world championship hopes by racing from 17th on the grid to win a rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix in a performance for the ages.
A poor qualifying display and engine penalty meant Verstappen started Sunday’s round with only three cars behind him. But Verstappen assumed the lead of the race on lap 43 of 69 and never looked back in the treacherous conditions to claim a remarkable win that edges him ever closer to a fourth consecutive title.
Verstappen becomes the first driver since Kimi Raikkonen 19 years ago to win a race from as far back on the grid, taking the chequered flag an extraordinary 19.4 seconds clear of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, who were a surprise second and third for Alpine.
George Russell was fourth, one spot ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Norris, who started from pole position, finished only sixth on a desperately disappointing afternoon for the British driver in Sao Paulo.
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Max Verstappen calls out ‘British press’ after wet-weather masterclass in Brazil
After fielding a series of questions in the FIA’s official media call following his triumph in Interlagos, Verstappen said: “I have a quick question. I mean, I appreciate all of you being here, but I don’t see any British press.
“Do they have to run to the airport, or they don’t know where the press conference is?”
Frenchman Pierre Gasly, who finished third and was sitting alongside Verstappen, added: “That’s a fair question.”
PINNED POST: Driver Standings after Brazil GP
The gap for Max Verstappen is now 62 points with three races remaining.
1. Max Verstappen - 393 points
2. Lando Norris - 331 points
3. Charles Leclerc - 307 points
4. Oscar Piastri - 262 points
5. Carlos Sainz - 244 points
6. George Russell - 192 points
7. Lewis Hamilton - 190 points
8. Sergio Perez - 151 points
9. Fernando Alonso - 62 points
10. Nico Hulkenberg - 31 points
11. Yuki Tsunoda - 28 points
12. Pierre Gasly - 26 points
13. Lance Stroll - 24 points
14. Esteban Ocon - 23 points
15. Kevin Magnussen - 14 points
16. Alex Albon - 12 points
17. Daniel Ricciardo - 12 points
18. Ollie Bearman - 7 points
19. Franco Colapinto - 5 points
20. Liam Lawson - 4 points
21. Zhou Guanyu - 0 points
22. Logan Sargeant - 0 points
23. Valtteri Bottas - 0 points
Max Verstappen celebrates win in Brazil:
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How Max Verstappen exposed Lando Norris’ flaws with drive of his life in Brazil
Verstappen surged through the field to seal his greatest win and he is now tantalisingly close to a fourth title
Lewis Hamilton shares joke with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali on Saturday evening
When can Max Verstappen win 2024 F1 world title?
Max Verstappen claimed a sensational win at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday – and is now the firm favourite to seal a fourth consecutive F1 world championship.
The Red Bull driver, who started 17th on the grid after a penalty and a slice of misfortune in qualifying, surged through the field amid wet conditions in Sao Paulo.
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When can Max Verstappen win 2024 F1 world title?
Verstappen’s brilliant win in the rain at the Brazilian Grand Prix means he has one hand on the championship trophy as Lando Norris’ challenge faltered in Sao Paulo
Lewis Hamilton lambasts Mercedes F1 car as ‘worst ever’ after Brazil GP ‘disaster’
Lewis Hamilton insists his Mercedes car during the Brazilian Grand Prix was his “worst ride ever” as the seven-time F1 world champion finished 10th in Sao Paulo.
“We were just slow,” he told Sky F1. “I want to say a super thank you to the guys in the garage, up so early today. They’ll be feeling pain, we could have won [with George].”
Asked about the condition of his car, Hamilton added: “It’s like a plank of wood, no suspension. Bouncing on the tyres, can’t get on the power anywhere. It’s the worst ride we’ve ever had, particularly through corners, it’s so stiff.
“Hopefully we won’t have any more bumpy tracks, the last three aren’t so bouncy. I could happily go and take a holiday.”
Hamilton also said over team radio immediately after the race: “A disaster of a weekend. That’s the worst the car has ever been.”
Lando Norris reacts after Max Verstappen’s shock F1 win in Brazil: ‘It’s not talent, it’s just luck’
Lando Norris insists Max Verstappen “got lucky” after the Dutchman claimed a sensational win at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Norris, who started on pole position, lost the lead at the start to George Russell with both British drivers dropping places after pitting just before a red flag.
Verstappen, however, surged through the field from 17th on the grid early on before benefiting from the race stoppage as he was able to change tyres without losing second position.
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Norris reacts after Verstappen’s shock Brazil win: ‘It’s not talent, it’s just luck’
Verstappen started 17th but claimed a sensational win amid drama in the rain at Interlagos
George Russell wanted to ignore Mercedes pit call
On the decision to pit before the red flag, Russell said: “It was ‘box’. I said ‘stay out’. It was ‘box’ again, it was ‘stay out’, I said. And they said ‘box’ again. As I said, ‘I want to stay out’. And then the last one, you’ve got to go for it.
“Sometimes you have to trust your gut. Last time I trusted my gut, it went down pretty well.
“Today, who knows if we could have won the race? But if we didn’t pit, we would have been leading at the restart and the first 30 laps controlling the pace.
“With Lando behind us, we had very good straight-line speed as well. P2 would have been a minimum.”
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