The Dutchman claimed a remarkable win that edges him ever closer to a fourth consecutive title.
Max Verstappen dealt a fatal blow to Lando Norris’ world championship hopes by racing from 17th on the grid to win a rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix in a performance for the ages.
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.Norris, who started from pole position, finished only sixth on a desperately disappointing afternoon for the British driver in Sao Paulo.
“My emotions today have been a rollercoaster,” said Verstappen after he ended a 10-race winless streak. Norris appeared to be treading through treacle to allow Russell to cruise by. The McLaren man has now failed to convert seven of his eight poles into an opening-lap advantage. Liam Lawson became Verstappen’s next victim and, when the Dutch driver was in clear air, he was lapping one second quicker than anybody else.
Norris made the move on Russell on the run down to turn four for fourth before the safety car was deployed.
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