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Max Verstappen was made to work for his Brazilian GP victory by Lando Norris. But neither were centre stage in the closing laps – the focus instead shifted to Fernando Alonso’s surely futile attempts to keep Sergio Perez behind. Mark Hughes explains how a seemingly doomed podium finish was saved
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner acknowledged that the Brazilian Grand Prix was a proper race, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris pushing each other to the limit. Verstappen took the lead early on and retained it throughout the race, but Norris kept him on his toes, staying within range and leaving the rest of the field far behind. The McLaren’s strong performance against the Red Bull highlights a more competitive field emerging. Aston Martin also had a respectable showing, outperforming Ferrari and Mercedes, but still finishing half a minute behind the leaders. Fernando Alonso’s fantastic drive secured a third-place finish, fending off Sergio Perez in the Red Bull. The race featured high tire degradation on the challenging Interlagos track, leading to a two-stop strategy. Norris’s strong start and restart position elevated McLaren’s chances of winning, but Verstappen ultimately prevailed. Despite the exciting battle between Verstappen and Norris, the crowd was captivated by Alonso’s impressive defense against Perez.
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