Official Formula 1 race results

Max Verstappen Wins São Paulo Grand Prix from 17th in Wet Conditions by Nearly 20 Seconds

Nov 3, 2024, 05:54 PM

Max Verstappen delivered a remarkable performance at the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix, starting from 17th on the grid and finishing first. Verstappen's victory marks him as the first F1 driver to win from 10 different grid positions. The race was held under wet conditions, adding to the challenge. Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly secured a double podium for Alpine, finishing second and third respectively. Charles Leclerc finished in fifth place, maintaining his position throughout the race. This victory extends Verstappen's championship lead to 62 points, with Lando Norris finishing sixth. Verstappen won by nearly 20 seconds, and Checo Pérez finished in 11th place. Alpine's strong performance saw them more than double their points tally for the season in this single race.