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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen overcomes disappointing qualifying to win rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix

November 4, 2024
Yesterday’s Brazilian Grand Prix (GP) brought the drama as multiple weather delays, red flags, and investigations characterized a race weekend that also saw a career-best drive from World Drivers’ Championship (WDC) leader Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. When it rains, it pours.
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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen overcomes disappointing qualifying to win rain-soaked Brazilian Grand PrixRed Bull’s Max Verstappen overcomes disappointing qualifying to win rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix
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The GIST: Yesterday’s Brazilian Grand Prix (GP) brought the drama as multiple weather delays, red flags, and investigations characterized a race weekend that also saw a career-best drive from World Drivers’ Championship (WDC) leader Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. When it rains, it pours.

Verstappen thrives in rain-soaked race: The Dutchman began the race in 17th after a disappointing qualifying yesterday morning and an engine penalty, but the chaotic GP was the perfect recipe for Verstappen’s roaring comeback and first race win since June.

  • McLaren’s Lando Norris, Verstappen’s WDC rival, finished sixth despite starting the race in pole position (aka first), meaning the Brit couldn’t translate a grid-front start to a win…again.

Alpine earns unexpected pair of podiums: Teammates Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly surprisingly rounded out the podium, finishing second and third, respectively. Prior to this weekend, Alpine had accrued a measly 16 points on the season, but the surprise two-three finish bumped the team up to sixth in the World Constructors’ Championship. Any given Sunday, right?

Looking ahead: Driving for a fourth consecutive WDC, Verstappen boasts a commanding 62-point lead over Norris heading into the final three races of the season. And the McLaren racer is lucky the gap is that small after escaping Brazil with only a fine following the chaos of a potential penalty-worthy infraction. Spicy.

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