Could rain help Verstappen climb from the back in Brazil?

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Red Bull’s engine change has left Max Verstappen with a grid penalty and a start at the back of the Brazilian Grand Prix grid. RacingNews365 asks whether rain could help him make up ground.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · 08 Nov 2026, 10:08 · 1 min

Max Verstappen is set to start at the back of the Brazilian Grand Prix grid after Red Bull changed his engine, triggering a grid penalty.

RacingNews365 asks whether rain could help him move forward.

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