Starting in 17th after an unlucky qualifying and penalty, the defending world champion mastered the elements in São Paulo to silence talk of a title challenge.

By the end of the first lap Max had already moved up into the points paying positions, getting an incredible start from the moment the lights went out. Admittedly Max gained a position before the race even started as billionaire dipshit nepo baby Lance Stroll spun on his way to the grid and beached the car in the gravel by his own doing.