Max Verstappen moved up to second place at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday and began closing on race leader Lando Norris, according to NU. The Dutch broadcaster NOS reported that Verstappen was running second but losing speed, while Norris held the lead in São Paulo.
The race at Interlagos was run on a drying track. AD.nl described Verstappen moving forward at high speed on the drying surface and reported that the drivers were finding conditions difficult. De Telegraaf reported that Verstappen had reached a podium position after a major fight through the field, and noted mistakes from Kimi Antonelli.
RacingNews365 raised the question of whether rain could return and help Verstappen, suggesting the weather remained a factor in the race.
The reports place Verstappen second behind Norris, with the gap to the front the central question as the race continues. The Dutch outlets did not agree on every detail of his progress, with NOS noting a loss of pace even as he held second.
What to watch next: whether Verstappen can hold his pace on the drying circuit and whether changing weather at Interlagos shifts the fight for the lead.
