Verstappen's Brazil victory silences critics and impresses rivals as he closes in on 4th F1 title

SAO PAULO (AP) — Max Verstappen’s come-from-behind win in the pouring rain at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday didn’t just put him a lot closer to a fourth straight Formula One title.

After 10 races without a win, it also reminded everyone of why the Dutch driver is a three-time champion in the first place.

Verstappen delivered one of the best performance of his career to move up from 17th at the start and clinch a victory that increased his lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris from 44 to 62 points with just three grand prix races and a sprint race remaining.

“Simply lovely,” Verstappen summed it up on the team radio.

His fellow drivers were more effusive.

“Amazing,” said seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes.

“Incredible,” gushed Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

“Fantastic,” added Aston Ma...
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