Max Verstappen created history as he gained 19th places to finish 2nd in Brazil
\n\nMax Verstappen created history as he finished second at the 2026 Brazil GP on Sunday (November 8) despite starting the race from 21st place on the grid. The four-time world champion put on one of the finest displays of the season in wet conditions at the Interlagos circuit in the city of Sao Paula to extend his lead in the tight race to finish second in the drivers' world championship.
\n\nFor those unversed, the Red Bull driver opted for a new engine going into the race, which meant he had to start the race from the back of the grid. He decided against taking part in the qualification. Vertappen made a brilliant start and moved to P11 on the first lap. He found himself in the top 5 by lap 11 and top 3 in the 24th lap. On the 38th lap, teammate Issak Hajdar let him through. While it looked like the Dutchman could challenge for the win, 2025 world champion Lando Norris managed to hold onto this lead.
\n\nVerstappen is the first driver since 1983 to secure a top-two finish after gaining 19 or…
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