George Russell fights past Max Verstappen to win Brazilian GP sprint race

George Russell won the sprints race in Brazil (Carlos Perez Gallardo/AP)

George Russell brilliantly fought his way past Max Verstappen to take the first win of his Formula One career in Saturday’s sprint race to claim pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Russell hounded Verstappen for a number of thrilling laps at Interlagos before making his move stick between Turns 3 and 4 to triumph for Mercedes.