Max Verstappen Faces Pit Lane Start, Polls Suggest Historic Win Possible
Max Verstappen will start the São Paulo Grand Prix from the pit lane after Red Bull made significant changes to his car following a poor qualifying. Despite this setback, a recent fan poll showed remarkable confidence in Verstappen, with 30.5% believing he could win from the pit lane, a feat unprecedented in F1 history, highlighting the high expectations for the four-time champion.
Max Verstappen, despite a dismal qualifying session for the São Paulo Grand Prix that saw him exit in Q1 for only the second time in his career, has been surprisingly backed by fans to achieve a historic victory from the pit lane. After Red Bull opted for a complete power unit change and suspension adjustments, Verstappen will start alongside Esteban Ocon from the pit lane, setting the stage for a challenging yet potentially record-breaking race.