P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen had a record-breaking historic day to remember in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen is now in a strong position to secure the 2024 F1 world championship following his impressive victory in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, where he came from 17th on the grid to win in challenging weather conditions. This victory dealt a significant blow to Lando Norris’s title aspirations, as Norris could only finish sixth after starting from pole position. Verstappen’s win in Sao Paulo has extended his lead in the drivers’ standings to 62 points, with a possibility of clinching the championship at the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix. This exceptional victory not only broke an all-time record he shared with Fernando Alonso but also established Verstappen as the first F1 driver to win from 10 different grid positions, including 17th in this case. His wet-weather dominance in Sao Paulo has placed this win alongside iconic races like Michael Schumacher’s 1996 Spanish GP and Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 British GP. Furthermore, Verstappen’s triumph from 17th on the grid marks just the sixth such win in over 1,100 world championship grands prix, making it a record that may be difficult to surpass. Will the Sao Paulo win be remembered as the pinnacle of Verstappen’s career? Only time will tell.
