Eddie Jordan, the former F1 team-boss and pundit, declared that Verstappen’s victory in Brazil after starting from 17th on the grid in treacherous wet conditions was “possibly the greatest race I’ve ever seen”. He said it stood out not just for the win, but for how Verstappen handled the race: “It was the greatest example of control. Max knowing his rule book inside out, better than anyone else in the paddock.” Jordan highlighted how even as other drivers slipped off track, made mistakes or were compromised by conditions, Verstappen kept his head, picked his moments and executed perfectly. For Jordan this wasn’t just another win; it was a “masterclass of how a racing driver reaches the pinnacle of his career and becomes a fourth-time world champion.”
Jordan also unpacked the significance of the race in the championship context. With Verstappen gaining his fourth straight title closing in, Jordan argued the Brazil win showed that when pressure is maxed, the driver who stays calm and rational wins. He contrasted that with others who may have the pace but falter under evolving conditions.
In short, Jordan viewed that Brazil race less as a lucky break and more as a statement of class from Verstappen. He said that seeing Verstappen navigate from the back of the field, in bad weather, to a dominant win showed that this driver was operating at a level above the rest. It was not the luck of the draw it was control, precision and championship calibre.
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