Lewis Hamilton made sure there will at least be the World Championship title to race for on the season’s final day, as he led from start to finish to win his first-ever Brazilian Grand Prix on a rain-affected day. Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate and Championship leader, Nico Rosberg, finished second, while Red Bull’s young sensation, Max Verstappen, came third.

Hamilton cut Rosberg’s lead at the top to 12 points after starting the day 19 points behind the German. It was a stop-start race at the Interlagos circuit, as safety cars and red flags became the theme of the day. Heavy rains forced a delayed start, and further accidents were caused by relentless water sprays. Additionally, the circuit’s undulations and driver mistakes made for a chaotic race.

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