Can Hamilton and Verstappen fight back for F1 Brazilian GP victory?

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will start the Brazilian Grand Prix from 20th and 21st on the grid at Interlagos. Both champions have previously executed famous recovery drives at the Sao Paulo circuit, including Hamilton winning from 10th in 2021 and Verstappen winning from 17th in 2024. However, both drivers expressed skepticism about their chances of repeating similar breakthroughs during Sunday's race.

Hamilton and Verstappen noted that new power unit regulations and overtake modes make passing considerably more difficult compared to the DRS era. Hamilton admitted he had no specific strategy other than attempting to win, while Verstappen suggested he would need multiple safety car periods to remain in contention.