Advantage Norris. Then came the red flag

Verstappen gained upper hand in Brazil when it mattered  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SUBSCRIBE DATABASE SUBSCRIBE FORMULA 1 Advantage Norris in Brazil. Then red flag set up Verstappen masterclass Mark Hughes Max Verstappen all but clinched this year's Formula 1 championship with a masterful drive in the wet 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, while Lando Norris was left rueing a red flag that ended his hopes of victory Off the back of their clashes in the previous two races, the title contenders Max Verstappen and Lando Norris came into the Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend separated by 47 points. Which meant Norris needed to out-score his rival by an average of almost 12 points per meeting if he was to become world champion. This seemed unlikely – but the Brazilian track does have a reputation for randomising. It certainly added to that this weekend, with Saturday qualifying rained off and the Sunday session subject to five red flags in the treacherous conditions. The fortunes of the two contenders swung dramatically throughout the weekend as Interlagos lived up to its reputation. But ultimately it lay witness to a Verstappen masterclass to victory from 17th on the grid. Here's how it played out. READ MORE PHOTO: RED BULL F1 James Elson F1's worst rule ruins a race again: Up and down in Brazil The 2024 Sao Paulo GP was the tale of a great race stopped in its tracks, according to James Elson READ MORE F1 Chris Medland The price of F1 racing in the wet: 4.30am alarms and hefty crash damage Lando Norris loses out to fine margins; F1 learns from its 2021 mistakes; Haas misses Magnussen; and how Colapinto's inexperience finally bit back. Chris Medland looks back on the action at Interlagos in his 2024 Sao Paulo GP diary READ MORE F1 Cambridge Kisby Hamilton drives Senna's McLaren in Brazil, leading tributes to F1 legend The 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix celebrated the life of Ayrton Senna, spearheaded by an evocative demonstration of his 1990 McLaren at Interlagos, driven by Lewis Hamilton READ MORE F1 Cambridge Kisby Hamilton drives Senna's McLaren in Brazil, leading tributes to F1 legend The 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix celebrated the life of Ayrton Senna, spearheaded by an evocative demonstration of his 1990 McLaren at Interlagos, driven by Lewis Hamilton READ MORE Best Selling Explore our top-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW F1 World Champions Cars Poster (1950-2023) BUY NOW Motor Sport Foldable Golf Umbrella + Subscription BUY NOW Wireless Earphones Motor Sport BUY NOW Four-piece Motor Sport Drinks Coaster Set BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Connect with us We're also available on Update your preferences Control your Motor Sport experience by selecting the content you wish to receive and stay up to date. UPDATE NOW Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE  Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60