{
  "id": 18728998,
  "title": "Max Verstappen to start Brazilian GP from back of grid as Red Bull confirms penalty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/max-verstappen-to-start-brazilian-gp-from-back-of-grid-as-red-bull",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T14:34:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/max-verstappen-to-start-brazilian-gp-from-back-of-grid-as-red-bull-confirms-penalty/10872541/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Max Verstappen, the four-time F1 champion, will begin the Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid due to a penalty confirmed by Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies. Mekies stated that Verstappen will start last position, a familiar spot for him after two successful seasons at Interlagos. Despite the setback, Verstappen has demonstrated his ability to achieve remarkable results when starting from the back. During the recent second practice session at the circuit, the Red Bull team highlighted that the car's pace was decent, although there were several areas they were focusing on to optimize lap times. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli secured the title in Mexico City, leaving a 16-point gap between him and Verstappen, who is currently in second place in the championship. Both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are following closely, with the latter also facing a penalty.",
  "summary": "Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen will start the Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has confirmed. Red Bull's head of strategy Hannah Schmitz explained after the second practice session at Interlagos that the Milton Keynes outfit was \"looking into several changes for Max's car. There were things he was unhappy with, but we know what…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Verstappen can benefit from Red Bull’s smart choice, Norris shows alternative",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/verstappen-can-benefit-from-red-bulls-smart-choice-norris-shows",
        "published": "2026-11-07T06:03:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}