Max Verstappen scored a valuable success on Sunday at Interlagos. The three-time reigning world champion has taken a big step towards a new coronation by defying all predictions. For Andrea Stella, the boss of McLaren, Verstappen is heading straight there.
What a feat! Starting 17th, Max Verstappen completed the perfect race to finally win Interlagos Sunday. The Dutchman was nevertheless under pressure since he had not won since the end of June and Lando Norris was coming back at him at high speed. Touched by grace in Brazil, Verstappen has widened his gap on the Briton at the top of the championship and he will simply need to cross the line before him to vegas to win a fourth title. McLaren even seems to give up his arms.
McLaren bows to Verstappen's demonstration
« Circumstances did not work in our favor at Interlagos. The red flag moment in particular, after changing tires, was unfortunate. It was difficult to progress, both for Lando and Oscar. We didn't give them a car fast enough to overtake in a race without DRS activated.. (…) I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Max for a really very strong and impressive race, starting from the back of the grid, and Alpine, they did a good job. They deserve to be on the podium. Well done to them. Then, for the championship… Belief always depends on the mathematical situation. It is clear that Max has given a strong signal. It is also a reminder of his strength. We have always recognized his qualities “, declared Andrea Stella. The boss of McLaren believes that the title can no longer escape Max Verstappen.
“On the way to his fourth title”
« He is a three-time world champion who is on his way to his fourth title. It is fully deserved. But while we still have a theoretical chance, we will try to make it more difficult for him for this fourth title », added Andrea Stella. Mass is said.
