Verstappen Extends Lead with São Paulo Victory

Max Verstappen delivered a remarkable victory from 17th on the grid at the São Paulo Grand Prix, significantly extending his lead over Lando Norris in the Formula One title race to 62 points with three races remaining. Meanwhile, in the sprint race, McLaren's Lando Norris won after teammate Oscar Piastri was instructed to yield the lead to assist Norris's championship bid, a victory Norris admitted he wasn't proud of. This strategic decision highlights the intense competition and tactical maneuvers teams employ in pursuit of both drivers' and constructors' championships. As the season progresses, McLaren remains hopeful but recognizes the substantial challenge of overtaking Verstappen in the standings. The victory in the sprint race helped McLaren widen their lead over Ferrari in the Constructors' Championship but sparked debate over team orders.