Lewis Hamilton won the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit, ahead of his title rival, Max Verstappen.
A great show of strength by the British driver of Mercedes, who started tenth and the author of a great comeback, before the decisive overtaking on the Dutchman in the 58th of 71 laps.
"Great guys, great work. We continue to push", said Hamilton, who in the World Championship ranking has shortened to -14 from the leader Verstappen. The fastest lap completed by Perez took away a possible additional point from the British in extremis.
Also on the podium was Valtteri Bottas with the second Mercedes, fourth Serio Perez (Red Bull), fifth and sixth the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
Also in the points Pierre Gasly on Alpha Tauri, seventh, Alonso and Ocon eighth and ninth with the Alpines, and Lando Norris tenth on McLaren.
This result allows Ferrari to strengthen its third place in the constructors' standings, where Mercedes has stretched over Red Bull.
(Unioneonline / L)
