Verstappen’s Epic Comeback: The Sao Paulo Grand Prix Just Got a Whole Lot Spicier!

In a thrilling display of sheer talent and perhaps a sprinkle of divine intervention, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen turned the Sao Paulo Grand Prix into a jaw-dropping spectacle, rocketing from a dismal 17th on the grid to the top step of the podium. If you thought the race was going to be a snooze fest, think again!

As the lights went out, Verstappen navigated the chaos with the finesse of a maestro, effortlessly dodging disaster as his title rival, Lando Norris, decided to play a game of “Where Did He Go?”—slipping down the order like a kid on a banana peel. But wait, there’s more! Our pole-sitter Norris is now facing an investigation for what can only be described as a “not-so-legal” lap after an aborted start. Apparently, spinning out isn’t just for the race; Lance Stroll decided to give it a go on the formation lap, setting off a chain reaction that left Norris doing laps for no reason.

Meanwhile, it wasn’t just Norris who caught the stewards’ attention; George Russell, Liam Lawson, and Yuki Tsunoda will also be joining him in the hot seat for their own starting procedure infractions. It’s a veritable party in the paddock, folks!

Alpine had a fantastic day at the office, with Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly nabbing second and third place, respectively. That’s right—double the champagne, double the celebration! George Russell claimed fourth, while Charles Leclerc managed to sneak into the top five, showing that the Ferrari engine still has some fight left in it.

Norris? Well, he had a Sunday to forget, settling for sixth place while Tsunoda trailed closely behind in seventh. Oscar Piastri was set to shine ahead of Tsunoda, but after causing a delightful collision with Lawson, he received a 10-second time penalty, which swiftly turned his eighth-place finish into an “oops, never mind!” as he dropped down the order.

Speaking of Lawson, he finished right behind Piastri in ninth place, and Lewis Hamilton rounded out the top ten, though both Mercedes drivers might be wishing they could slip past the stewards unnoticed after being called out for changing tyre pressures on the grid—right after that pesky 10-minute warning. Who knew a little rubber adjustment could cause such a kerfuffle?

So, there you have it: a race that was anything but boring, filled with drama, comebacks, and a few too many visits to the stewards’ office. Buckle up, because if this is the shape of things to come, the rest of the season is going to be one wild ride!