P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The penalties of late are piling up for Max Verstappen but at least there is a crumb of comfort.
Max Verstappen and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner both found some solace after the three-time F1 champion’s sprint race ended in São Paulo and he received another time penalty. Verstappen, fresh off six consecutive wins in the one-third-distance event, had to settle for third behind a McLaren one-two at Interlagos. Lando Norris won the race after his teammate, Oscar Piastri, aided him in his championship chase. Verstappen’s race was further complicated by a five-second time penalty and a five-place grid penalty for the upcoming grand prix. Despite these setbacks, Verstappen showed promising race pace and managed to stay competitive with the McLarens and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Both Verstappen and Horner highlighted the encouraging progress in terms of race performance and understanding of the car’s capabilities.
