BRAZIL WIN IS ONE OF VERSTAPPEN'S BEST

From starting in 17th to topping the podium, Red Bull ace can now seal title in next race

Max Verstappen answered critics of his driving with a statement victory in Brazil on Nov 3 that ranked among the best of his Formula One career.

Red Bull's three-time world champion rode a roller coaster of emotions at Sao Paulo's Interlagos circuit, furious after qualifying in 17th place and then elated as everything slotted into place.

Verstappen passed six cars on Lap 1, was 10th after Lap 2 and then worked his way through the rest of the field to take the lead and disappear into the distance.

In a wet and chaotic race punctuated by crashes, safety-car periods and a long stoppage just before the half-distance, the 27-year-old still won by more than 19 seconds to end a run of 10 races without a win.

"I don't even know where to start, because my emotions today have been from almost trying to destroy the garage to winning the race," he said.

"I was just very motivated to get a good race and just let the race pan out and see what happens. Because in a wet race, always some crazy things can happen."