Brazilian GP chaos sparks debate on F1 reverse grids

Norris won the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix, with the race packed with incidents and recoveries. Lewis Hamilton had an eye-catching opening lap, Max Verstappen charged through the field to second, and George Russell spun in the pitlane.

Writers at The Race were divided on the event's wider significance. Some praised it as a thrilling end-of-season race, while others felt Verstappen's progress was ultimately inconsequential given the title situation. The race also fuelled debate about reverse grid formats, with some arguing the faster cars would still come through regardless.