Verstappen says Interlagos opens passing chances in the rain

At the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen started 21st, reached seventh within five laps and finished second, 15 seconds behind winner Lando Norris. Afterward, he pointed to Interlagos’s elevation changes and varied racing lines as reasons the circuit offers more chances to pass in the wet.

Verstappen said drivers can use different lines at Interlagos in both dry and wet conditions, helping the racing and creating more overtaking opportunities. He described looking for grip in different places.

Feeling comfortable in the car matters too, he said: “You need to feel comfortable to be able to risk probably a little bit more.” He added that the approach has been working well for him at Interlagos.

His second place in 2026 was his third podium in the last three Brazilian Grands Prix; he started 15th or further back in each. In 2024, he won after starting 15th.