In summary, given Verstappen's form in the dry and the wet and ability to win races from the back of the grid - you cannot write him off heading into Sunday's race. Even if he is now the hunter rather than the hunted in a title fight with McLaren as we head into the sprint weekend...

The Formula 1 driver championship battle heads to Brazil this week with McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fighting for the top spot.

The reigning F1 world champion is currently third in the standings, behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, with four races left this season

Formula One champion Max Verstappen showed in Brazil last year, winning from 17th on the grid, that he can never be counted out but McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri need no reminding of that in Sao Paulo this weekend.

Max Verstappen says a proposed two-stop mandate from 2026 may improve racing, but warns Formula 1 is already heading into a season of “a lot of unknowns”

Red Bull's Max Verstappen feels he will need luck and perfection if he wants to snatch his fifth consecutive world championship.

Max Verstappen reveals how fatherhood and family life with Kelly Piquet help him stay grounded and balanced amid the chaos of Formula 1.

Max Verstappen heads to one of his favourite circuits, knowing his title fight could be made or broken. And the forecast is wet