Max Verstappen’s fighting spirit was on full display at the Brazilian Grand Prix as he threw in a reminder that even if the world championship is destined to head elsewhere in 2025, he remains – and by some margin – the best out there.

The Red Bull driver raced from the pit lane to the podium, but with Lando Norris claiming the win, dropped 49 points off the lead.

Max Verstappen is going down fighting

A version of this article originally appeared in PlanetF1.com’s conclusions from the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix .

It’s true what they say, you know: it’s the hope that kills you.

Only a few months ago it seemed Max Verstappen had made peace with the thought of losing his world championship at the end of 2025.

His general demeanour during that miserable series of midsummer races betwe

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