Photo: Race Pictures

Norris and Verstappen go neck and neck in thrilling Brazil GP

12:11, 12 Nov

byKada Sarkozi

The F1 Power Rankings panel named Lando Norris and Max Verstappen the best drivers of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Starting from pole position, the McLaren driver won the race, completing a perfect weekend. Along with his Sprint victory on Saturday, Norris collected all 33 points available to him, consolidating his lead in the drivers' standings.

The British driver received a 9.6 rating from the F1 Power Ranking panel. They write: "A fortnight on from his dominant win in Mexico, Norris enjoyed another triumphant weekend at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace.

"The Briton converted pole position into a Sprint win and then repeated the feat for Sunday’s Grand Prix, allowing him to extend his advantage at the top of the Drivers' Championship to 24 points."

Norris completed a perfect weekend at Interlagos - Photo: Race Pictures

After a difficult qualifying session where he was eliminated in Q1, Verstappen completed a stunning comeback from the pit lane on Sunday to finish on the podium.

Similarly to Norris, he received a 9.6 from the judges. They explain: "Things did not get off to the smoothest of starts for Max Verstappen in Sao Paulo, the Red Bull driver making a shock Q1 exit in Saturday's Qualifying. But a remarkable comeback drive ensued from a pit lane start come race day, the Dutchman climbing his way through the field – and even leading at one stage – to score a podium in third place."

Third place was also shared, as ex-Formula 2 teammates Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman received a 9.0 rating for their performances. The Italian finished second, while the Haas driver scored points once again last Sunday.

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Verstappen remains in the overall lead

There is a single change inside the top 10 of the overall leaderboard, as Nico Hulkenberg is now sitting in tenth place.

Verstappen still holds the overall lead with an 8.4 average, ahead of Norris and Oscar Piastri. The Australian failed to make the top 10 in the Brazil GP rankings.

Photo: F1 Power Rankings

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