HINCH’S HEROES: Which five drivers most impressed IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe on a dramatic weekend in Brazil?


A Sprint race, qualifying delayed until Sunday, torrential rain and a drive for the ages from Max Verstappen – the Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend was packed with action from start to finish. As usual IndyCar star and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe was watching closely and has picked out the five drivers who impressed him most in Brazil…
Max Verstappen – P1
Max Verstappen hadn’t stood on the top step of a Grand Prix podium in 10 attempts. And people couldn’t stop talking about it.

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