Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, with 291 points, expressed to the media his lack of expectations regarding outstanding performance from his team at the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix. Meanwhile, his championship rival, Lando Norris from McLaren, has reduced the gap to 47 points in the standings.
Verstappen, with 362 points, is the favorite for the title, while Norris has 315 points. Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton will participate in a McLaren in honor of the legendary Ayrton Senna. Despite not having achieved victories in the last 10 races, Dutchman Verstappen maintains a fierce rivalry with Norris.
On the other hand, McLaren hopes to dethrone Red Bull in the constructors' championship. The new asphalt in Interlagos and changing weather conditions are expected to impact the performance of all drivers. Verstappen, after receiving a penalty, faces an additional challenge in the next race.
Hamilton will drive Senna's McLaren MP4/5B, and a showdown between Verstappen and Norris is expected in Sunday’s race. The Dutchman shows no intention of changing his aggressive driving style. The battle for the title between the two drivers remains intense. A sprint race will take place on Saturday.
Dressed in a shirt honoring Senna, Hamilton expressed his excitement about having the opportunity to drive the car of the legendary Brazilian driver. The sprint qualifying and Sunday’s race promise additional thrills in this crucial phase of the Formula 1 championship.
