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Verstappen Second from 21st Position
Max Verstappen wins from 21st grid position, matching 1983 record.
In brief
Max Verstappen wins from 21st grid position, matching 1983 record. Max Verstappen claimed second place from 21st grid position, the lowest since Niki Lauda's 1983 victory. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Verstappen's Unlikely Victory
Max Verstappen claimed an unlikely victory in a rain-hit race from 17th on the grid.
Norris Prevents Another Charge
Norris won the next two grands prix at Interlagos from pole position.
21st Position Record
Verstappen's charge to second place came from 21st position on the grid.
Lauda's 1983 Record
Lauda started one place behind his team mate John Watson, setting the record for the lowest grid position from which a grand prix has been won.
Norris' 14th Victory
Norris took his 14th grand prix victory, giving him as many as a trio of multiple world champions.
Hamilton's 400th Start
Lewis Hamilton became the second driver in Formula 1 history to record his 400th grand prix start.
Lawson's Points
Liam Lawson finished seventh for the second race in a row, scoring enough points for Racing Bulls to put them fifth in the constructors’ championship.
Stroll's Retirements
Lance Stroll has 14 non-classifications this year, matching the all-time record for most retirements in a season.
The bottom line
Max Verstappen claimed second place from 21st grid position, the lowest since Niki Lauda's 1983 victory.
