On November 3rd, Max Verstappen delivered an incredible performance, producing one of the best wet-weather drives of all time by climbing from 17th to 1st at the São Paulo Circuit. This momentous win all but secures his fourth consecutive F1 Drivers’ Championship.

Max started so far back due to penalties for engine replacements. However, this didn’t stop him from slicing through the competition with his signature aggressive driving style, pushing all the way to the finish. The Brazilian Grand Prix was a wild mix of two safety cars, multiple crashes, and a red flag, all compounded by heavy rain, creating the most exciting race of the year. The win gave Max a solid 62-point lead over competitor Lando Norris, who started on pole but finished 6th, struggling in the rain. If Max maintains a 60-point advantage over Norris after the next race on November 23rd, he will be crowned the 2024 World Champion.

The rest of Red Bull Racing was thrilled with Max’s performance, but for his teammate Sergio Pérez, it was another disappointing outcome. Pérez struggled to find grip in the rain and remained at the back of the pack. This result continues a string of unfortunate performances for the Mexican driver, which has reportedly prompted Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner to consider replacing him.

As Pérez nears the end of his career—being one of the older drivers on the F1 grid—retirement may be on the horizon. Meanwhile, Verstappen, still in the prime of his career, seems poised to lead Red Bull to continued dominance. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, Red Bull is likely to make changes to maintain its competitiveness in both championships.