Verstappen stuns in Sao Paulo with win from 17th on grid

Red Bull's Max Verstappen had his fourth Formula One title within reach after a stunning drive to victory from 17th on the grid in Brazil on November 3 dealt a shattering blow to Lando Norris's hopes, Report informs via Reuters.

Norris, who started the wet and chaotic Sao Paulo race on pole position and 44 points behind Verstappen, finished sixth for McLaren.

The title gap blew out to 62 points with three rounds remaining and 86 points still to be won.

If results go his way, Verstappen could hit the championship jackpot in the next race down the floodlit Las Vegas Strip on November 23.

In a crash-strewn race shortened to 69 laps, halted after 33 and re-started, Verstappen took his eighth win of the season -- and one of the best of his career -- by 19.477 seconds and with a bonus point for fastest lap.

"We stayed out of trouble, we made the right calls and stayed calm and we were flying so all of these things together made that result possible," said Verstappen.
"But I mean unbelievable, to win here from so far back on the grid."

Team boss Christian Horner acclaimed a masterclass of a drive from one of the greats, the win stopping the rot at Red Bull and ending a 10-race losing streak for their Dutch driver dating back to Spain in June.