2016 Formula 1 Brazilian GP
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Vettel will no doubt have words about Verstappen's move, and Gutierrez will probably have to explain the situation with his team boss.
Nico Rosberg now needs a top-three finish to secure the championship title in Abu Dhabi, where we surely won't get this kind of weather.
Still, it's by no means in the bag.
Vettel will no doubt have words about Verstappen's move, and Gutierrez will probably have to explain the situation with his team boss.
Nico Rosberg now needs a top-three finish to secure the championship title in Abu Dhabi, where we surely won't get this kind of weather.
Still, it's by no means in the bag.
World Constructors' Championship
| Pos. | Teams | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mercedes |
722 |
| 2 |  Red Bull Racing |
446 |
| 3 |  Ferrari |
375 |
| 4 |  Force India |
163 |
| 5 |  Williams |
136 |
| 6 | McLaren |
75 |
| 7 | Toro Rosso |
63 |
| 8 |  Haas F1 Team |
29 |
| 9 |  Renault F1 Team |
8 |
| 10 |  Sauber |
2 |
| 11 | Manor Racing |
1 |
Max Verstappen has now become the youngest driver to log a fastest lap in a Formula 1 race, taking the record from Nico Rosberg (Bahrain 2006).
World Drivers' Championship
| Pos. | Drivers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Rosberg |
367 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton |
355 |
| 3 |  Daniel Ricciardo |
246 |
| 4 | Sebastian Vettel |
197 |
| 5 |  Max Verstappen |
192 |
| 6 |  Kimi Raikkonen |
178 |
| 7 |  Sergio Perez |
97 |
| 8 | Valtteri Bottas |
85 |
| 9 | Nico Hulkenberg |
66 |
| 10 |  Fernando Alonso |
53 |
| 11 |  Felipe Massa |
51 |
| 12 | Carlos Sainz Jr. |
46 |
| 13 | Romain Grosjean |
29 |
| 14 |  Daniil Kvyat |
25 |
| 15 | Jenson Button |
21 |
| 16 |  Kevin Magnussen |
7 |
| 17 | Felipe Nasr |
2 |
| 18 | Jolyon Palmer |
1 |
| 19 | Pascal Wehrlein |
1 |
| 20 |  Stoffel Vandoorne |
1 |
| 21 | Esteban Gutierrez |
0 |
| 22 |  Marcus Ericsson |
0 |
| 23 | Esteban Ocon |
0 |
| 24 |  Rio Haryanto |
0 |
Verstappen currently chatting to Hamilton and Rosberg about the inters call and his massive slide.
Genuinely a very friendly discussion there, quite unusual for the pre-podium room.
Even the two Mercedes teammates are acknowledging each other's existence for once.
Genuinely a very friendly discussion there, quite unusual for the pre-podium room.
Even the two Mercedes teammates are acknowledging each other's existence for once.
Verstappen getting rave reviews from fellow drivers on Twitter.
Finishing order:
1 Hamilton
2 Rosberg
3 Verstappen
4 Perez
5 Vettel
6 Sainz
7 Hulkenberg
8 Ricciardo
9 Nasr
10 Alonso
11 Bottas
12 Ocon
13 Kvyat
14 Magnussen
15 Wehrlein
16 Button
1 Hamilton
2 Rosberg
3 Verstappen
4 Perez
5 Vettel
6 Sainz
7 Hulkenberg
8 Ricciardo
9 Nasr
10 Alonso
11 Bottas
12 Ocon
13 Kvyat
14 Magnussen
15 Wehrlein
16 Button
Still, as long as Nico Rosberg gets a podium finish in Abu Dhabi, he will be champion.
It's Lewis Hamilton's first win in Brazil on his 10th attempt - and the first time he's outraced Rosberg at Interlagos during their tenure as teammates.
Perez, Vettel, Sainz, Hulkenberg, Ricciardo, Nasr and Alonso make up the top 10.
Nico Rosberg comes home in second, Max Verstappen takes third.
Chequered Flag
Lewis Hamilton keeps the F1 title fight alive by winning the Brazilian Grand Prix!
Sainz is now defending from Hulkenberg and Ricciardo.
Ocon's dropped out of the points, Alonso takes P10.
One lap to go. Lewis Hamilton is 11 seconds in the clear.
Lap 69/71:
1. Lewis Hamilton
2. Nico Rosberg +10.911
3. Max Verstappen +23.306
4. Sergio Perez +25.238
5. Sebastian Vettel +28.239
6. Carlos Sainz +29.657
7. Nico Hulkenberg +30.608
8. Daniel Ricciardo +31.172
9. Felipe Nasr +42.152
10. Esteban Ocon +43.663
11. Fernando Alonso +44.597
12. Valtteri Bottas +45.647
13. Daniil Kvyat +47.879
14. Kevin Magnussen +51.234
15. Pascal Wehrlein +58.894
16. Jenson Button +76.068
1. Lewis Hamilton
2. Nico Rosberg +10.911
3. Max Verstappen +23.306
4. Sergio Perez +25.238
5. Sebastian Vettel +28.239
6. Carlos Sainz +29.657
7. Nico Hulkenberg +30.608
8. Daniel Ricciardo +31.172
9. Felipe Nasr +42.152
10. Esteban Ocon +43.663
11. Fernando Alonso +44.597
12. Valtteri Bottas +45.647
13. Daniil Kvyat +47.879
14. Kevin Magnussen +51.234
15. Pascal Wehrlein +58.894
16. Jenson Button +76.068
Vettel has cleared Sainz for P5.
Verstappen dives round the outside of Perez and sets up a move into the final corner! Third place.
Perez is managing to pull away on the straight, but Verstappen is so much quicker through the corners.
Verstappen within a second of Perez.
Meanwhile, 1.5s between Nasr and Ocon - as it stands, Sauber will be edging ahead of Manor.
Stopwatch
Fastest lap of the race - Max Verstappen, 1m23.305s.
Lap 66/71:
1. Lewis Hamilton LAP 66
2. Nico Rosberg +8.311
3. Sergio Perez +21.960
4. Max Verstappen +24.773
5. Carlos Sainz +25.696
6. Sebastian Vettel +27.065
7. Nico Hulkenberg +28.701
8. Daniel Ricciardo +30.065
9. Felipe Nasr +38.456
10. Esteban Ocon +39.866
1. Lewis Hamilton LAP 66
2. Nico Rosberg +8.311
3. Sergio Perez +21.960
4. Max Verstappen +24.773
5. Carlos Sainz +25.696
6. Sebastian Vettel +27.065
7. Nico Hulkenberg +28.701
8. Daniel Ricciardo +30.065
9. Felipe Nasr +38.456
10. Esteban Ocon +39.866
Four laps to go, even Perez isn't safe - he's just two seconds up the road in third.
Verstappen has now got Sainz for P4.
My goodness.
My goodness.
The Dutchman is into P5, expect a radio message.
And Verstappen runs Vettel off at the final corner!
Verstappen is all over Vettel.
Verstappen tries to take Vettel round the outside of Turn 1, but Vettel does not surrender the spot.
Verstappen has cleared Hulkenberg and is now arriving at the Sainz - Vettel battle for P4.
Meanwhile, a bit of a situation between Gutierrez and Haas team boss Gunther Steiner in the pit garage.
Gutierrez must've told Steiner something not-entirely-for-TV as Steiner grabbed him by the arm as a result.
Gutierrez must've told Steiner something not-entirely-for-TV as Steiner grabbed him by the arm as a result.
Ricciardo has cleared Nasr for P8, it's now a straight fight between the Brazilian and Ocon.
Ricciardo has overtaken Nasr out of the final corner.
Vettel is now seriously gaining on Sainz for P4.
Quote
"You and Lewis are the fastest cars on track," Verstappen is informed.
Ricciardo's got Ocon for P9.
Verstappen's got Nasr. That's P7 - and that's Renault safe from being passed by Sauber.
Lap 61/71:
1. Lewis Hamilton
2. Nico Rosberg +5.791
3. Sergio Perez +14.522
4. Carlos Sainz +17.362
5. Sebastian Vettel +18.719
6. Nico Hulkenberg +21.011
7. Max Verstappen +25.176
8. Felipe Nasr +26.575
9. Esteban Ocon +28.120
10. Daniel Ricciardo +28.612
1. Lewis Hamilton
2. Nico Rosberg +5.791
3. Sergio Perez +14.522
4. Carlos Sainz +17.362
5. Sebastian Vettel +18.719
6. Nico Hulkenberg +21.011
7. Max Verstappen +25.176
8. Felipe Nasr +26.575
9. Esteban Ocon +28.120
10. Daniel Ricciardo +28.612
Gutierrez is out of the car in the pits, and throws his gloves on the ground in anger.
Ricciardo has got past Kvyat in P10.
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