São Paulo Grand Prix 2023 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Max Verstappen secured his 18th victory of the season at the São Paulo Grand Prix, dominating at Interlagos to extend his record-breaking campaign with just two races remaining. The Dutchman controlled the race from pole position, managing the challenging Brazilian circuit's elevation changes and unpredictable conditions with characteristic precision.

Lando Norris delivered another strong performance to finish second for McLaren, setting the fastest lap and continuing his excellent late-season form. The British driver secured his ninth podium of the year, cementing his status as one of the season's most improved performers. Fernando Alonso completed the podium in third for Aston Martin, providing a welcome boost for the team after their mid-season slump and marking the veteran's eighth podium of the campaign.

The victory at the legendary Interlagos circuit was Verstappen's 18th from 21 races, an 85.7% win rate that shattered all previous records for single-season dominance. The passionate Brazilian fans witnessed another Red Bull masterclass, though the lack of competitive racing at the front raised continued concerns about F1's competitive balance. With championships long since secured, focus turned to whether Verstappen could win all three remaining races to finish with 19 victories - a mark that seemed almost inevitable given Red Bull's superiority.