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Max Verstappen stormed from P17 to P1 during the soaking wet Brazilian Grand Prix. Helmut Marko praises the Dutchman to the skies.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko revealed that Max Verstappen asked for the São Paulo Grand Prix to be stopped due to dangerous conditions, leading to his impressive victory. Verstappen started from 17th place and showcased remarkable skill, gaining six positions on the first lap alone. A crucial decision not to pit before a red flag on lap 33 ultimately contributed to his win. Despite challenging weather, Verstappen’s strong performance led to overtaking leaders after the race resumed post-red flag. Marko praised Verstappen’s driving abilities and highlighted his dominance in rainy conditions, further solidifying his lead in the F1 drivers’ title by 62 points.
