# Verstappen Second from 21st Position

> Max Verstappen wins from 21st grid position, matching 1983 record.
- Title: Verstappen Second from 21st Position · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-11-12T10:11:49+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Max Verstappen claimed second place from 21st grid position, the lowest since Niki Lauda's 1983 victory.