# Hamilton and Verstappen warn of hard Brazilian GP overtakes

> Hamilton and Verstappen say overtaking will be harder at Brazilian GP due to new rules.
- Title: Hamilton and Verstappen warn of hard Brazilian GP overtakes
- Summary: Hamilton and Verstappen say overtaking will be harder at Brazilian GP due to new rules.
- Keywords: ferrari, red bull racing, brazilian grand prix, interlagos, overtaking, power unit, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/lewis-hamilton-and-max-verstappen-warn-of-difficult-brazilian-gp-comebacks/10872784
- Author: Lydia Mee
- Published: 2026-11-07T22:06:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ferrari, red bull racing, brazilian grand prix, interlagos, f1, overtaking, power unit, sports, cars
## Hamilton and Verstappen expect harder overtaking
Hamilton and Verstappen both expect overtaking to be much harder at Interlagos than in previous seasons for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.
## Both drivers start from back of grid
Hamilton and Verstappen will start from 20th and 21st on the grid, with only Sergio Perez behind them in 22nd.
## New rules affect overtaking
DRS is gone under 2026 regulations and the new overtake mode make overtaking harder at Interlagos.
## Verstappen on overtaking challenges
Verstappen said the overtake mode doesn't do much around Interlagos as everyone drains battery from last corner to Turn 1.
## Hamilton on harder overtaking
Hamilton said overtaking will be very hard because everyone opens wings and DRS is gone.
## Key takeaway

Hamilton and Verstappen expect harder overtaking at Brazilian Grand Prix because of new F1 rules and power unit changes.