Starting in 17th after an unlucky qualifying and penalty, the defending world champion mastered the elements in São Paulo to silence talk of a title challenge.

By the end of the first lap Max had already moved up into the points paying positions, getting an incredible start from the moment the lights went out. Admittedly Max gained a position before the race even started as billionaire dipshit nepo baby Lance Stroll spun on his way to the grid and beached the car in the gravel by his own doing.

Brazilian Grand Prix results on Sunday, the 21st round of the 24-race world chammpionship:

Max Verstappen took a huge step towards securing this year's world championship with a drive for the ages from 17th on the grid to victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix. It was the Red Bull driver's first grand prix victory since the Spanish Grand Prix in June and delivered a bitter blow to Lando Norris' title chances as the McLaren driver dropped from pole position to sixth at the finish.