Brazilian Grand Prix LIVE: F1 race result and reaction as Lewis Hamilton beats Max Verstappen

Follow all the fallout from the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace

Lewis Hamilton Facing Engine Penalty At Brazil GP

Lewis Hamilton has won the Brazilian Grand Prix, climbing from 10th place to overtake Max Verstappen and narrow the gap to his Formula 1 title rival to 14 points.

Hamilton was excluded from qualifying in Sao Paulo and demoted to the back of Saturday’s sprint race after his Mercedes fell foul of the technical regulations and his pole lap at Interlagos was chalked off. The Briton performed impressively to finish fifth in the sprint, but he also served a five-place grid penalty for using his fifth power unit of the season – when only three are permitted.

But the defending champion surged from 10th on the grid up to second at the Brazilian GP on Sunday, before engaging in a thrilling battle with championship leader Verstappen. Hamilton’s first attempt to overtake the Red Bull driver saw the Dutchman force the seven-time title-winner off the track, but Hamilton got past Verstappen on Lap 59 of 71. Hamilton then retained the lead to win in Sao Paulo, narrowing the gap to Verstappen with three races left this year. Verstappen finished second, while Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas – who had started on pole – rounded out the podium.

Re-live all the action and follow all the fallout from the Brazilian Grand Prix:

Brazilian GP

• Verstappen takes lead from Bottas on first lap
• Hamilton climbs from 10th to second place
• No investigation after Verstappen forces Hamilton wide
• Hamilton overtakes Verstappen on third attempt to lead
• Briton hangs on to take victory in Sao Paulo

[14 November 2021 18:21 · Alex Pattle]

Brazilian GP – Lap 59

Hamilton has another go at getting past Verstappen...

He can’t quite manage it.

New lap starts and he’ll try again...

AND GETS THE OVERTAKE! HAMILTON LEADS!

[14 November 2021 18:16 · Alex Pattle]

Brazilian GP – Lap 55

Hamilton is told that the FIA won’t investigate the incident.

“Of course,” or “I thought so,” the defending champion replies – it’s hard to hear the team radio clearly.

[14 November 2021 18:13 · Alex Pattle]

Brazilian GP – Lap 53

The FIA has said no investigation is necessary.

[14 November 2021 18:11 · Alex Pattle]

Brazilian GP – Lap 51

Technically, the incident isn’t under investigation for sure...

It’s been noted by the race stewards, but that’s not the same thing.

[14 November 2021 18:10 · Alex Pattle]

Brazilian GP – Lap 50

Mercedes tell Hamilton that the incident will be investigated.

“Yeah, it’s crazy,” their driver replies.

The question is whether Verstappen stopped turning through the corner, failing to allow Hamilton space to overtake.

Meanwhile, Stroll is out of the race after his earlier damage.

[14 November 2021 18:08 · Alex Pattle]

Brazilian GP – Lap 49

Wow! Hamilton closes on Verstappen, he’s level... but the Dutchman forces the Briton wide!

Both drivers go off the track in fact, before coming back on with Verstappen still in the lead!

No contact, but did Verstappen allow enough room?

[14 November 2021 18:06 · Alex Pattle]

Brazilian GP – Lap 47

Hamilton, in second behind Verstappen, steals fastest lap so far from Perez.

[14 November 2021 18:04 · Alex Pattle]

Brazilian GP – Lap 45

Hamilton: “No, no...”

Not for the first time this season, the Briton seems displeased with Mercedes’ strategy.

“We’ve just thrown away an easy one-two,” Bottas adds...

[14 November 2021 18:02 · Alex Pattle]

Brazilian GP – Lap 44

Verstappen climbs into second, then first as Hamilton pits after he’s told: “Look after the tyre.”

[14 November 2021 17:59 · Alex Pattle]

Brazilian GP – Lap 41

“Box, box,” is the call from Red Bull, and Verstappen takes to the pits.

The Dutchman is then caught behind Latifi on the way out of the pit lane, costing him a bit more time!

Verstappen drops to fourth. Hamilton out in front.