The 2021 Brazilian Grand Prix, held at Interlagos, is one of the most memorable races of this season. Lewis Hamilton, facing penalties for an engine change and a technical infraction during qualifying, was forced to start from last place on the grid for Saturday's Sprint race. He made a spectacular comeback to finish fifth at the checkered flag. However, he had to drop another five places for the start of the Grand Prix on Sunday, ultimately starting in tenth position.
On race day, the seven-time World Champion delivered an impressive performance, overtaking his competitors one by one, including his title rival, Max Verstappen. After several overtaking attempts and aggressive defense from the Red Bull driver, Lewis Hamilton finally took first place and won the race. This triumph helped to narrow the championship gap between the two contenders and increased the intensity of the fight for the world title.
This victory for Lewis Hamilton was marked by his spectacular overtaking, thus consolidating the 2021 Brazilian Grand Prix as one of the highlights of the season. A performance that resonates today, the scenario of this Grand Prix and even this race weekend, reminds you of nothing? Not even this year's Brazilian Grand Prix and Max Verstappen's victory?
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