Max Verstappen embarrasses the rest - again: 2026 Sao Paulo GP F1 driver ratings

It's all he knows. Max Verstappen achieved his third podium from the back of the grid in three races in Brazil. This time he managed a second from a 20th starting spot, after winning from 17th in 2024 and grabbing a podium from the pitlane last year. Norris took the win, Lewis Hamilton was god-like for one lap, but this was Verstappen’s day. READ NEXT: This one moment at 2026 Sao Paulo GP showed why Kimi Antonelli is champion 2026 Sau Paolo GP - F1 drivers ratings 1 - Lando Norris: 9/10 Class

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