Max Verstappen has special links to Brazil - with some of his most famous races coming at Interlagos.
His stunning drive in the wet in 2016 marked him out as a future great, whilst in 2024, he stormed from 17th on the grid in dreadful conditions to snap a long win drought with a drive for the ages - one that all but sealed his fourth world title.
Off-track, his partner Kelly Piquet hails from Brazil - and he is close friends with Audi driver and home favourite Gabriel Bortoleto.
To honour his close ties with Brazil, the colours of the Brazilian flag will adorn the Dutchman’s helmet this coming weekend in Sao Paulo.
Red, white, and blue will temporarily give way to green, yellow, and blue...
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