P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen delivered yet another magical São Paulo performance to rescue a crucial podium finish.
Max Verstappen explained that he couldn’t get close enough to attempt an overtake on Kimi Antonelli in Interlagos due to his overheating tyres. Despite starting from the pit lane and facing an early puncture, Verstappen impressively finished third behind Lando Norris and Antonelli in the São Paulo Grand Prix. Even with a pit stop forced by the puncture, Verstappen managed to recover and move up to 13th position before eventually securing third place. While he had a tyre advantage near the end of the race, Verstappen couldn’t pass Antonelli and settled for third place in the end. Verstappen’s performance showcased a significant improvement from the qualifying session, demonstrating better pace and responsiveness in the car, leading to a strong result of reaching the podium from the pit lane.
