Three-time champion Max Verstappen led from the start and won the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Sergio Perez of Red Bull finished in fourth place, distancing himself from Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in one of the few competitions left this season — a position for runner-up.
Perez started the race at Interlagos in the ninth position and fan-favorite Hamilton in fifth after a frustrating qualifying for the Red Bull driver on Friday.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who was going to start second, crashed during the formation lap before the start due to an engine issue.
In the 18th lap, the Red Bull driver overtook the Mercedes for fifth place, much to the disappointment of Brazilian fans who support the seven-time champion.
Persons:
Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez of Red Bull, Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, Perez, Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin, Spaniard, McLaren's Lando Norris, Alonso, Hamilton, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Kevin Magnussen, Haas, Williams, Alex Albon, Verstappen
Organizations:
Brazilian, Prix, Red Bull, Alonso, Las
Locations:
South America, Hamilton, Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi, Interlagos, Sao Paulo