Max Verstappen confirmed to start Brazilian GP from back of grid
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Max Verstappen will start the Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Red Bull confirmed he will serve an engine penalty. The decision was made following a review of his car’s performance during practice sessions at Interlagos. Team principal Laurent Mekies noted that Verstappen has previously excelled from similar starting positions at this track. As the competition for points tightens, Verstappen currently stands second in the drivers' championship, closely pursued by Charles Leclerc. With other drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, set to take penalties, the situation adds to the strategic complexities of the race.
- •Verstappen to start from back of grid at Brazilian GP
- •Red Bull confirms engine penalty for Verstappen
- •Team reports decent pace in initial practice sessions
- •Verstappen is currently second in drivers' championship
- •Hamilton and Russell will also face penalties
- 2:34 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen to start Brazilian GP from back of grid as Red Bull confirms penalty
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen to start Brazilian GP from back of grid as Red Bull confirms penalty
"Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen will start the Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has confirmed. Red Bull's head of strategy Hannah Schmitz explained after the second practice session at Interlagos that the Milton Keynes outfit was "looking into several changes for Max's car. There were things he was unhappy with, but we know what ...Keep reading
"Max Verstappen will start the Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Red Bull confirmed he will take an engine penalty
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External links- Motorsport.comNov 7, 2026, 2:34 PMMax Verstappen to start Brazilian GP from back of grid as Red Bull confirms penalty
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen will start the Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has confirmed. Red Bull's head of strategy Hannah Schmitz explained after the second practice session at Interlagos that the Milton Keynes outfit was "looking into several changes for Max's car. There were things he was unhappy with, but we know what ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 2:34 PMMax Verstappen to start Brazilian GP from back of grid as Red Bull confirms penalty
Max Verstappen will start the Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Red Bull confirmed he will take an engine penalty
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