As champagne sprayed atop the podium, Max Verstappen crossed the stage to pour his bottle on Kimi Antonelli, the two drivers smiling as the doused each other. It presented a sharp contrast to their tense battle on the track during Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix.

Why Max Verstappen is starting from pit lane in Formula 1 race today originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Max Verstappen had a nightmare qualifying round. The Formula 1 superstar was eliminated from the first round of qualifying after his Red Bull car didn't deliver.

While attending the Brazil GP, Max Verstappen's girlfriend Kelly Piquet received exciting news that puts her at the center of a powerful new campaign.

He tried so hard and got so far but, in the end, it didn't even matter. As he took the chequered flag being waved by Linkin Park frontman Mike Shinoda, Max Verstappen completed the sort of comeback drive – a second in as many years at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix – that reminded us that he remains the dominant force in Formula 1.

Max Verstappen’s Brazil GP weekend worsens as the FIA confirms he’ll start from the pit lane for exceeding engine component limits — a major blow to his title hopes.

Max Verstappen exit from Q1 at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix was his first since 2021; Verstappens team-mate Yuki Tsunoda was also eliminated to seal Red Bulls worst qualifying effort since 2006; watch Sundays race at 5pm with build-up from 3.

After taking over the lead atop the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship leaderboard with a win in the last race at Mexico City, Lando Norris extended his lead over McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri with his second straight win in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sunday.