{
  "id": 18801111,
  "title": "Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen warn of difficult F1 Brazilian GP comebacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/lewis-hamilton-and-max-verstappen-warn-of-difficult-f1-brazilian-gp",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T22:06:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lewis-hamilton-and-max-verstappen-warn-of-difficult-brazilian-gp-comebacks/10872784/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are both anticipating a more challenging Formula 1 Brazilian GP compared to past seasons. Both drivers have run out of their allocation of new power unit parts in Brazil, leading to their starting positions of 20th and 21st on the grid, respectively. Interlagos, known for its historically easy overtaking, may prove otherwise this year. With the removal of DRS and the implementation of a new overtake mode in 2026 regulations, Verstappen and Hamilton believe overtaking will be significantly more difficult. Verstappen stated that the overtake mode doesn't work well around the track, and drivers are maximizing their battery usage. Hamilton added that the longer straight will make close passing easier, but once cars are side by side, overtaking will be extremely hard. While the wet conditions might impact overtaking, Hamilton remains doubtful about seeing races similar to those of the past.",
  "summary": "Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Max Verstappen will all face grid penalties for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. According to Yahoo Sports, the Ferrari drivers Hamilton and Leclerc will each receive 10-place penalties after changing their engines for the first time this season. Verstappen will start from the rear of the grid after taking on several new engine components, a position Motorsport.com reports will see Hamilton starting 20th and Verstappen 21st.\n\nMotorsport.com notes that both Hamilton and Verstappen expect overtaking to be more difficult at Interlagos than in previous seasons. During final practice, Yahoo Sports reports that Hamilton experienced vibrations from his new engine and later had to abandon his car when it began pouring smoke from the back, eventually ending the session as the 12th fastest driver.\n\nRegarding team dynamics, Yahoo Sports reports that Hamilton and Leclerc held talks with boss Fred Vasseur on Thursday following a dispute in Mexico involving a lap-one overtake. While Hamilton expressed frustration regarding Leclerc's mentality, Vasseur and Leclerc stated the matter is settled.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Verstappen, Hamilton and Leclerc to have penalties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/verstappen-hamilton-and-leclerc-to-have-penalties",
        "published": "2026-11-07T15:01:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}