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  •   Home > News > Sports > Motorsports

    A master class in wet weather racing from Max Verstappen

    A master class in wet weather racing from Max Verstappen


    The three-time Formula One champion's won a chaos-filled Brazilian Grand Prix by more than 19 seconds, despite starting 17th on the grid.

    Verstappen gained six places on the opening lap, before seizing the lead after a second safety car period.



    The victory is Verstappen's first win since the Spanish Grand Prix in June.

    He leads Lando Norris by 62 points in the championship with three events remaining.

    Liam Lawson secured two further points via a ninth.

    49 points separate McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull in the constructors standings.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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