Max Verstappen overcame a 5-second penalty to win the 2023 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix, beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez. The action-packed race saw Verstappen barging his way past Leclerc at the first corner, angering the pole winner and leading to a 5-second penalty for Verstappen.
Despite the penalty, Verstappen kept his track position at the front in the early stages. But it was Leclerc who passed Verstappen just before his first pitstop, while Perez charged through the field after an early pitstop to change his front wing following a first-corner collision.
The race was interrupted when McLaren’s Lando Norris crashed heavily on lap three and again after Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell clashed just after half distance. In the end, Verstappen passed both Perez and Leclerc to score his 18th win of the season, with Perez taking second and Leclerc finishing in third.
The Brazilian Grand Prix also saw some thrilling action throughout the field, with a number of drivers making impressive moves and battling for position. The race also featured a number of incidents, including multiple safety car periods, a 5-second penalty for Russell, and some impressive fast laps from the drivers.
Ultimately, it was Verstappen who emerged victorious after a hard-fought race, further solidifying his position as one of the top drivers in the sport. With only a few races left in the season, the competition is heating up as the drivers continue to push for the top spot.