P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen makes excellent start to aid McLaren title fight
Max Verstappen made a strong start in the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race, gaining a position on the opening lap in pursuit of the McLaren drivers in the championship standings.
Despite starting from sixth on Friday, Verstappen was determined to make up ground as he trails championship leader Lando Norris by 36 points with four race weekends left.
Passing Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin at the start, Verstappen put himself in contention for a podium finish in the sprint race.
Meanwhile, Norris secured a commanding lead from the start, pulling away from Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli after claiming sprint pole position on Friday.
In other F1 news, McLaren undergoes changes with the departure of Zak Brown as the team prepares for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
