The reigning Formula One world champion was in unfamiliar territory: Starting seventeenth on the grid, with only two cars behind him (and one in the pit lane), and his title rival, Lando Norris, way, way ahead of him on pole position.

Max Verstappen won the Brazilian Grand Prix from 17th on the grid, but it did not touch the F1 record for the most places gained en route to victory - nor was it the only remarkable comeback in the sp

Max Verstappen's driving style has been heavily criticised of late but Lewis Hamilton said little had changed since they fought for the title down to the last lap of the 2021 Formula 1 season.

On the bright side, McLaren left São Paulo still leading in the Constructors’ Championship, holding a 593-557 advantage over Ferrari. Max Verstappen’s win pulled Red Bull to within 36 points of McLaren in that race, as Verstappen and company now have 544 points on the year.

Max Verstappen's driving style has been heavily criticised of late but Lewis Hamilton says little has changed since they fought for the title down to the last lap of the 2021 Formula 1 season.

Lando Norris spent the balance of Saturday’s (Nov. 2) Formula 1 Sprint in Brazil right behind race leader and teammate Oscar Piastri. But on lap 22, with points leader Max Verstappen breathing down the McLaren duo’s necks, Piastri let Norris by to take the lead.

Max Verstappen has given hope to Red Bull's F1 rivals by revealing a rare weak spot ahead of the new Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Formula 1 is shaping up to be a thrilling spectacle in the coming years, but this is how the grid could look in 2029.