Max Verstappen finishes second after starting 21st in São Paulo GP

Max Verstappen secured a second-place finish at the F1 São Paulo Grand Prix after starting from 21st on the grid. Despite navigating a challenging race and overcoming a 30-place grid penalty from qualifying, Verstappen expressed frustration over the time lost during the eventful qualifying session. He humorously noted that the 12 hours spent at the track were gone and not recoverable, although his strong performance showcased his skills in difficult conditions. Verstappen also indicated a preference for starting higher up the grid in future races to avoid such challenges. He finished behind Lando Norris, who took the win.

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