Max Verstappen expressed disbelief at his stunning victory from 17th on the grid at the São Paulo Grand Prix, stating he never thought he would win. The Dutch driver described the day as emotional, especially after facing a significant setback during qualifying. His remarkable comeback has been hailed as one of the season's best performances. With this victory, Verstappen is now in a position to secure his fourth Formula 1 title in the next race. However, his title rival, Lando Norris, suggested that Verstappen benefited from fortunate circumstances, particularly regarding the red-flag rules that many drivers have criticized.