We break down how Max finds grip off the usual racing line, how he controls his Red Bull on the limit and why his rivals struggle to copy his lines in the wet.
RacingNews365 examines why Max Verstappen excels in wet-weather conditions, highlighted by his drive from P21 to P2 at the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos. The analysis points to his karting background, where his father Jos Verstappen required him to practice in the rain on slick tires, enabling him to master car control and search off traditional racing lines for grip.
The feature compares Verstappen's rain skills to Formula 1 legends Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher. It also revisits past wet-weather performances at Interlagos, including his 2024 victory from 17th on the grid and his 2016 podium drive featuring an outside overtake on Nico Rosberg.
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