Verstappen reflects on 'challenging' P21 to podium charge

Max Verstappen delivered a stunning charge from 21st on the grid to finish second at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, overcoming a challenging race marred by weird car balance issues in the later stages. Starting from the back due to power unit penalties, the four-time World Champion made rapid progress through the field during a chaotic wet-to-dry opening stint and ultimately finished 14 seconds behind race winner 랜도 노리스. Meanwhile, teammate Isack Hadjar capped off a stellar weekend for Red Bull by claiming the final step of the podium in third. The French driver navigated treacherous track conditions and late rain showers, though he admitted to a minor team orders swap with Verstappen and a heart-stopping moment nearly crashing into his pit crew during a slick-to-intermediate tyre change.