{
  "id": 19041078,
  "title": "Red Bull boss hails Max Verstappen's Brazil podium: \"He's beating the sim on a regular basis\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/red-bull-boss-hails-max-verstappens-brazil-podium-hes-beating-the-sim-19041078",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T23:11:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-boss-hails-max-verstappens-brazil-podium-hes-beating-the-sim-on-a-regular-basis/10873193/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies hailed Max Verstappen's impressive Brazilian Grand Prix performance, stating that no simulation could have predicted the Dutchman going from 21st to second place on the grid. Verstappen, who started near the back of the grid after an engine penalty, managed to overtake 14 places in just five laps during the race at Interlagos. Mekies explained that simulators are unable to accurately predict such a dramatic change in position, highlighting Verstappen's skill in beating the simulations. The Red Bull boss acknowledged that starting 21st was frustrating, as the team had a good pace on Friday and Saturday morning, as well as during qualifying. However, he emphasized that it is part of the game, especially considering it is the first year with the new power unit. Verstappen currently sits second in the drivers' championship with 279 points, ahead of George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, and Charles Leclerc.",
  "summary": "Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies said no simulation could have predicted Max Verstappen's charge from 21st to second in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. The Dutchman started near the back of the grid after an engine penalty and warned after qualifying that it would be harder to overtake at the São Paulo circuit than in previous years. But he proved himself wrong with an ... Keep…",
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        "title": "Red Bull boss hails Max Verstappen's Brazil podium: \"He's beating the sim on a regular basis\"",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/red-bull-boss-hails-max-verstappens-brazil-podium-hes-beating-the-sim",
        "published": "2026-11-08T23:11:39.000Z"
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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."
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