Hezemans hopes for Verstappen–Antonelli fight at Brazilian GP

F1 analyst Mike Hezemans hopes Max Verstappen and newly crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli will line up on the front row at the Brazilian Grand Prix and fight for victory. He says that would make for an entertaining contest.

Hezemans expects Antonelli to remain quick now that he has no pressure as world champion. He also expects Ferrari to be strong in Brazil. He says Verstappen is not concerned about whether he finishes second or third in the championship.

Verstappen finished third at Interlagos after a spin in 2016 and won there in 2019, 2023 and 2024. He started 17th for the 2024 victory. Hezemans calls him a phenomenon when rain and dry conditions alternate.