Verstappen second in Sao Paulo from 21st on grid

Max Verstappen finished second at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after starting 21st, adding a third consecutive top-three result from a position that suggested a podium was unlikely. He won the race's early laps and overtook many cars during his first stint on intermediate tyres.

Verstappen said the car later felt very different, with unusual balance that he could not explain, and he was unable to make progress once he moved into second. He finished 14 seconds behind race winner Lando Norris after a late spell on intermediates as rain returned. Despite the difficulties, he said finishing second from 21st was a very good result.