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Max Verstappen's remarkable comeback victory at the rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix has reignited his quest for a fourth consecutive world title. Starting from a lowly 17th on the grid, the Red Bull driver displayed his exceptional driving skills to surge through the field and claim a thrilling victory.The race was marred by treacherous conditions, with heavy rain forcing a red flag suspension. When the action resumed, Verstappen seized the opportunity to make his move. He overtook several cars on the opening lap and continued to climb the order with each passing lap.As the race progressed, Verstappen's rivals faltered. Title contender Lando Norris, who started from pole position, could only manage a disappointing sixth-place finish in his McLaren. Alpine duo Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, who benefited from the red flag, finished second and third respectively.Verstappen's victory was his first since the Spanish Grand Prix in June. It also extended his championship lead to a commanding 62 points with just three races remaining in the season. The Dutchman is now on the cusp of securing his fourth consecutive world title."You know what that is? Simply lovely," exclaimed Verstappen over the team radio as he crossed the finish line.Behind Verstappen, George Russell finished fourth in his Mercedes, while Charles Leclerc took fifth in his Ferrari. McLaren's Oscar Piastri, RB Racing's Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson, and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton rounded out the top 10.Verstappen's victory was a testament to his unwavering determination and exceptional talent. Despite starting from the back of the grid, he refused to give up and fought his way to the front. His performance was a reminder of why he is considered one of the greatest drivers of his generation.

Lando Norris has secured pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix, defying treacherous wet conditions and multiple red flags during a chaotic qualifying session. The McLaren driver's triumph marks a significant upset, as championship leader Max Verstappen faces a daunting start from 17th place due to a five-place penalty.Verstappen's frustration was evident after the second qualifying session was halted due to a crash involving Lance Stroll. The Dutchman, who holds a 44-point lead over Norris in the standings, was running 12th at the time of the incident. He expressed his anger at the delay in displaying the red flag, claiming it cost him a chance to improve his position.Norris, on the other hand, overcame early struggles to dominate the remaining sessions. Despite facing the threat of elimination in the first session, he switched to intermediate tires and showcased his prowess in the wet. His impressive performance earned him the top spot on the grid, alongside George Russell's Mercedes.Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda and Alpine's Esteban Ocon will occupy the second row, while seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton endured a disappointing qualifying. The Mercedes driver failed to progress beyond the first session and will start from 15th position.The Brazilian Grand Prix promises to be an unpredictable affair, with Norris aiming to capitalize on his pole position and Verstappen determined to overcome his setback. The wet conditions and potential for further interruptions add an element of uncertainty to the race, making it a thrilling prospect for fans.

Lando Norris's triumph in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint race has narrowed Max Verstappen's lead in the Formula One drivers' championship to 45 points. The McLaren driver's victory, ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri, marks his first career sprint race win.Norris took the lead on lap 22 after Piastri swapped positions with him. The Briton then held off a challenge from Verstappen, who will start Sunday's Grand Prix with a five-place grid penalty for an infringement of the Virtual Safety Car (VSC) rules.Piastri, who finished second, praised the team's performance. "It was a great day for the team to score a lot of points," said the Australian. "We showed we are in decent shape."Verstappen, who had won the previous four sprint races this year, admitted that it was a "tricky race." "The pace was good, but it took quite a long time for me to pass Charles (Leclerc)," he said. "I had to wait for a mistake to pass him."McLaren's one-two finish lifted them 35 points clear of Ferrari in the constructors' championship. George Russell came home sixth for Mercedes, ahead of Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull.The race began in hot conditions, with the air temperature at 28 degrees Celsius and the track at 47 degrees. The two McLarens made a clean start, with Piastri covering off Norris while Leclerc resisted Verstappen's early attack for third.Norris was unhappy to be running behind Piastri and asked his team to request his teammate to move aside. However, it was not until lap 10 that Piastri was asked to "give Lando DRS" and switch places.Norris remained stuck in second in Piastri's "dirty air" until lap 22, when McLaren finally made the swap. Piastri was then vulnerable to Verstappen, who closed in on him before a VSC was deployed with two laps to go.Verstappen complained that Piastri was running too slowly under the VSC, but the race went "green" again for a final flying lap. Norris held on to win by 0.593 seconds, with Piastri 1.5 seconds ahead of Verstappen.

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, fierce championship rivals, are poised for another thrilling duel in Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix after qualifying second and third, respectively.Verstappen, the three-time champion and series leader, expressed satisfaction with his starting position despite having his first fastest lap in Q3 deleted for exceeding track limits. "I wasn't sure it would be possible to be on the front row," he said. "So, to do it makes me very happy!"Norris, trailing Verstappen by 57 points with five races remaining, was penalized five seconds for running off-track during last Sunday's United States Grand Prix. He remains determined to find a way to overcome Verstappen and claim the title. "Honestly, I'm pretty happy with third," he said. "I feel like I got to the limit of the car quite quickly."Both drivers acknowledged the challenges of the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit. "This is probably one of the hardest tracks to get right," said Verstappen. "Low downforce, easy to lock-up and to slide ... it's one of the trickiest ones on the calendar."Norris added, "No one has done long runs on the tires we will be on tomorrow so there are question marks for us all."Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. secured pole position, while Sergio Perez and Oscar Piastri, the second drivers for Red Bull and McLaren, respectively, failed to qualify in the top half of the grid.Norris hinted at potential changes in his approach to passing Verstappen on track. "I might be more aggressive or I might be less aggressive," he said. "It depends ... Let's see what happens."The Mexico City Grand Prix promises to be a captivating battle between Verstappen and Norris, with both drivers eager to gain an advantage in the championship race.

Carlos Sainz secured a stunning pole position for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix, outpacing defending champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull. Sainz's time of 1:15.946 was 0.225 seconds faster than Verstappen, who had his first lap in the top 10 shoot-out deleted.McLaren's Lando Norris qualified third, ahead of Charles Leclerc in the second Ferrari and George Russell in the Williams. Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton finished sixth for Mercedes.Sainz's pole was his sixth career pole and his third in the last three Mexican events. "I am very happy with that and to be on pole," said Sainz, who is set to leave Ferrari for Williams next year. "I had a great couple of laps and it is very difficult here with lots of sliding. My laps were almost identical and perfect. It is such a tricky circuit!"Verstappen, who had an engine change on his car following problems on Friday, said: "I felt under pressure and I was playing catch-up especially after losing my first lap time."Norris said he was satisfied with third. "Honestly, I'm pretty happy as I struggled to get more in my final two laps. Carlos was very quick all weekend, but I'm happy with third. Ferrari look very strong."Kevin Magnussen was seventh for Haas, the team's best qualifying result in Mexico, ahead of Alpine's Pierre Gasly, Williams' Alex Albon, and Nico Hulkenberg in the second Haas.Sergio Perez, the Mexican driver for Red Bull, had a disappointing qualifying session, finishing 18th. It was his worst starting slot in nine Mexican Grands Prix."It's very difficult with this car - I can't attack the corner into braking," said Perez.The Sauber drivers were first out as Q1 began in warmer conditions than those for final practice. Both Ferraris went top before Norris, and then Verstappen took control. Perez, struggling with his brakes, was 1.5 seconds adrift in 14th.As the track improved, the times tumbled with Stroll briefly fourth and Gasly second ahead of Hulkenberg. Switching to softs, in search of more pace and grip, Piastri, who was fastest for McLaren in FP3, fought to progress and slumped to 19th ahead of Red Bull's Perez with two minutes to go - while Norris leapt to the top of the times.In the final seconds, big improvements by others left Piastri and Perez in the drop zone - a surprise to many and a shock to the Mexicans' huge following at the circuit.Alex Albon led the way for Q2, with Verstappen setting the early pace before Norris took command as RB's Yuki Tsunoda locked up and crashed at Turn 12, bringing out red flags.This meant he and team-mate Liam Lawson were out along with Aston Martin's two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, in his 400th Grand Prix, and Lance Stroll and Sauber's Valtteri Bottas.Verstappen setting the pace in the top-10 final session with a sizzling early lap in 1:16.368, more than half a second quicker than Norris, but the Dutchman's lap was deleted for exceeding track limits.That left Ferrari to take control with Sainz on top in 1:16.055. Fortunately, Red Bull had another set of softs available for Verstappen's second run.In a frantic finale, Sainz improved his time to resist Verstappen's best effort with Norris lining up third, unable to break into the front row.

World champion Max Verstappen has expressed his frustration over a community service punishment for swearing, threatening that it could hasten his exit from Formula One.Verstappen finished second to Lando Norris at the Singapore Grand Prix, but the controversy surrounding his punishment continued to overshadow the race. The Red Bull driver was sanctioned by the FIA after using the F-word in a live press conference on Thursday.In response, Verstappen staged a one-man protest by giving only short answers or offering "no comment" to reporters in the official FIA post-qualifying press conference on Saturday. After Sunday's race, he again limited his responses before conducting a lengthy press conference with some members of the written press inside the Red Bull hospitality unit."These kinds of things definitely decide my future as well, when you can't be yourself or you have to deal with these kinds of silly things," the 26-year-old said. "I am at the stage of my career where you don't want to be dealing with this all the time. It's really tiring."Verstappen is chasing a fourth world title this season, but he has said in the past that a long career in Formula One is not on his agenda. He is also keen to explore other forms of motor racing once his current contract with Red Bull ends in 2028."F1 will go on without me. It's not a problem and also not a problem for me. It's how it is," he added. "If you can't really be yourself to the fullest, then it's better not to speak. But that's what no one wants because then you become a robot and that's not how you should be going about it in the sport."Verstappen's comments have raised concerns about his future in Formula One. The Dutchman is one of the most talented drivers in the sport, and his departure would be a major blow to the series. However, it is clear that Verstappen is frustrated with the FIA's decision, and it remains to be seen whether he will continue to race in Formula One beyond his current contract.

Daniel Ricciardo's illustrious Formula 1 career may have come to an end with a bittersweet performance at the Singapore Grand Prix. Despite finishing last, the Australian driver left an indelible mark on the race by securing the fastest lap and earning the coveted "Driver of the Day" accolade.Ricciardo's final lap was a testament to his unwavering determination and skill. Despite his McLaren's lack of pace, he managed to snatch the fastest lap from race winner Lando Norris, potentially handing a crucial bonus point to his former Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen in the title race.Verstappen, who finished second, expressed his gratitude to Ricciardo and the junior Red Bull team for preventing Norris from claiming the extra point. "Thank you, Daniel," Verstappen said over team radio.Ricciardo's departure from Formula 1 will leave a void in the paddock. Known for his infectious smile and witty humor, the Australian has been one of the most beloved drivers in the sport. He introduced the iconic "Shoey" celebration to the podium, guzzling champagne from his sweaty racing boot after each of his eight Grand Prix victories.Throughout his 13-year career, Ricciardo has amassed 32 podium appearances, representing Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Renault, and McLaren. He has scored an impressive 1,329 points, cementing his legacy as one of the most successful Australian drivers in Formula 1 history.In a post-race interview, an emotional Ricciardo reflected on his journey. "Typically, the 'Driver of the Day' thing is not something we drivers look too much into," he said. "But today, I can say it's something I'm appreciative of. So that one means a little something."While the fairytale ending may have eluded him, Ricciardo expressed pride in his accomplishments. "I have to look back on what's been 13 or so years, and I'm proud," he said.

McLaren's Lando Norris stunned the field to secure pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, edging out championship leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull in a dramatic qualifying session. Norris's blistering lap of 1min 30.002sec was 0.155sec faster than Verstappen, marking a significant upset for the British driver.Norris, who trails Verstappen by 59 points in the drivers' championship, expressed his delight with the result. "It was good enough for pole and I'm happy with that, especially here in Singapore," he said. "A good feeling. I've felt good all weekend, I've felt confident, maybe not so much in qualy but we got the job done."The qualifying session was marred by a late crash involving Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, who spun into the barriers on the final bend. The incident brought out the red flag with just over eight minutes remaining, leaving most drivers with only one shot at a qualifying lap.Sainz's crash proved costly for Ferrari, as his teammate Charles Leclerc had his only lap time deleted for breaching track limits. As a result, the Ferrari duo will start down in ninth and 10th on the grid, respectively.Verstappen, who had struggled in practice, was pleased to secure a front-row start alongside Norris. "I'm happy to be on the front row if you look at where we came from yesterday," he said. "Tomorrow is a bit difficult to say, in Singapore a lot of things can happen, but at least we have a shot at it like this."Lewis Hamilton, who has endured a challenging season with Mercedes, managed to put together a strong lap to qualify third. "Qualifying has been a disaster for me all year long and I've been working, working and working trying to get myself back up there," said the seven-time world champion. "All of a sudden the car came alive for the first time in qualifying in a long time."McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Haas's Nico Hulkenberg will start on the third row, while Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) and Yuki Tsunoda (RB) will occupy the fourth row. Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez failed to make it to the shootout for pole position and will start from 13th on the grid.The Singapore Grand Prix is known for its unpredictable nature, and with a tight field and several potential challengers, the race promises to be an exciting affair.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has once again proven his dominance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, securing pole position for the fourth consecutive year. The Monegasque driver, fresh off his victory at Monza, will be joined on the front row by McLaren's rising star, Oscar Piastri.However, reigning world champion Max Verstappen's recent struggles continued as the Red Bull driver could only manage sixth place on the grid. Verstappen, who has not won a race in six attempts, will be eager to break his losing streak in Baku.Lando Norris, Verstappen's closest rival in the championship standings, suffered a major setback by being eliminated in the first qualifying session. The McLaren driver will start from a lowly 17th position, making his task of closing the 62-point gap to Verstappen an even more daunting one.Leclerc's Ferrari teammate, Carlos Sainz, will start alongside Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull on the second row. George Russell, in the Mercedes, will occupy the third row alongside Verstappen.Norris acknowledged the challenges he faces from the back of the grid, especially on the narrow streets of Baku, where overtaking is notoriously difficult. "I'm not expecting a lot from 17th, but we will put in a good plan tonight and do our best," said the Briton.With Leclerc in pole position and Verstappen starting further down the grid, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix promises to be an intriguing battle for supremacy. The narrow and unpredictable nature of the Baku City Circuit could lead to unexpected twists and turns, making it a race that is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.