Max Verstappen Wins Brazilian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen achieved a stunning victory at the São Paulo Grand Prix, overcoming a 17th-place starting position to win by 19.4 seconds, marking his first win since June and extending his championship lead over Lando Norris, who finished sixth. The race was marred by multiple incidents, including a crash by Lance Stroll during the formation lap, leading to confusion at the start, which also saw Norris investigated for procedural breaches. Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly secured second and third places respectively, giving Alpine a notable double podium. This race puts Verstappen in a strong position to clinch his fourth consecutive title at the upcoming Las Vegas race if he finishes ahead of Norris. The day's events highlighted the unpredictable nature of wet racing conditions and the fierce competition between drivers. The aftermath of the race included discussions around Norris's performance and potential penalties for several drivers regarding the start procedure.