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Lando ‘peaking at perfect time’, Max’s ‘fantasy’ fightback + optimism for Oscar? – 2025 Sao Paulo GP Review

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Nov 10, 2025
Join F1 TV lead commentator Alex Jacques and Brazilian racing expert Felipe Giaffone as they break down a thrilling race in Brazil. Lando Norris showcases peak performance, accurately judged as he edges closer to the championship. Max Verstappen delivers an astonishing comeback from the pit lane to P3, raising questions about his title chances. The duo also discusses Oscar Piastri's controversial penalty, rookie advancements from Kimi Antonelli, and Ferrari's struggles, making for an insightful analysis rich with predictions for the rest of the season.
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ANECDOTE

Felipe's Favourite: Verstappen's Comeback

  • Felipe Giaffone's highlight was Verstappen's comeback from the pits, saying it might top last year's win from P17.
  • He praised the drama and the Interlagos atmosphere, calling it one of the best he's experienced.
INSIGHT

McLaren Weekend Dominance Shifting To Lando

  • The McLaren has shifted in favour of Lando across whole weekends, not just single sessions.
  • Alex and Felipe note setup changes (front-end tweaks) and driver development have flipped the car's ownership to Norris.
INSIGHT

Piastri's Progress Amid Setbacks

  • Oscar Piastri showed good race pace but lost ground via a controversial restart penalty and earlier sprint crash.
  • The hosts view him as rapidly developing; being 24 points off at season three is still strong progress.
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