Max Verstappen wins Brazil Grand Prix as both Ferraris crash out; primed for 3rd

Max Verstappen won Brazil Grand Prix on Sunday for his third victory of season, in a dramatic race that saw both Ferrari cars collide and also Lewis Hamilton been given a five-second penalty for an incident near end of race. 

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First victory from podium start

Verstappen started race on pole position after a fantastic qualifying session on  Saturday, when his car was 'flying'. Verstappen's former teammate Pierre Gasly finished second and although Lewis Hamilton finished third, a penalty for an incident with RedBull's second driver, Alexander Albon, third place was awarded to Mclaren's Carlos Sainz. 

After race, Verstappen said, "It’s an incredible feeling right w and to win today was a huge team effort. It was a crazy race with a lot of action and fighting but luckily we always had pace to counter back and overtake Mercedes in every scenario. It wasn’t easy out re but team made all right calls, especially at end to pit for soft tyres during Safety Car which gave us win today."  race was a sweet recovery in Brazil after Verstappen clashed with Esteban Ocon last year. 

22-year-old also spoke about his teammate Albion missing out even though he was set to have a podium finish. He said, " It is, of course, a massive shame that Alex could t be on podium with me as it would have been an even better result for Team but it’s great for Pierre to be up here and for Toro Rosso and Honda.”

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In a shocking manner, both Ferraris were t able to finish race after colliding whilst trying to overtake each or towards end of race. After race, both Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel said that y were disappointed with way race ended and that team is looking for final race of season in Abu Dhabi on December 1.

Mercedes has already won constructor's championships, while it's primary driver Lewis Hamilton won driver's championship. His teammate Valtteri Bottas is set to finish second with battle for third position is between two youngsters - Verstappen and Leclerc.

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