21st to 2nd While the Champions Spun | 2026 Brazil Review

Max Verstappen tore through the field from 21st to 2nd at Interlagos while both Mercedes spun, and yet, Mercedes still sealed the Constructors' Championship. Lando Norris sealed a win from pole in challenging wet conditions while the field behind him struggled to stay pointed in the right direction.

In this episode, Tom and Chris review the São Paulo GP: Norris in the wet, another Verstappen Interlagos masterclass, Hadjar's podium and Red Bull's team orders, and how Mercedes stumbled to title number nine. Plus Ferrari's latest disaster, Lawson's fight for a 2027 seat, Câmara's Haas debut, Bottas's wheel-nut déjà vu, our awards, and Norris v the champagne bottle.

0:00 Cold open & intro
2:03 Norris wins from pole
5:21 Verstappen: 21st to 2nd
8:41 Hadjar's podium & Red Bull team orders
10:19 Can Red Bull catch Ferrari for P2?
12:20 Mercedes' worst weekend wins the title
12:46 Antonelli's spins & unsafe release
14:19 Russell's pit-exit spin
15:58 Mercedes level with Williams on nine titles
16:41 Ferrari: Hamilton's start & spin
19:41 Leclerc's clash with Lawson
20:39 Lawson: best of the rest
22:37 Lindblad's rookie season
24:15 Lawson's future & the driver market
26:42 Our completely made-up rumour
27:16 Hülkenberg, Alonso, Williams & Stroll
28:44 Alex Jacques on Stroll
29:39 Câmara's Haas debut
31:05 Cadillac & Bottas's wheel nut
33:02 Driver of the day
34:20 Move of the day
37:00 WTF: Norris v the champagne bottle
39:54 Predictions & fantasy results
43:50 Piastri & Webber news

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