Max Verstappen deals fatal blow to Lando Norris title hopes with famous win in Brazil

Verstappen had started 17th on the grid. 

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track, in Sao Paulo. Picture: AP Photo/Ettore Chiereguini

Max Verstappen dealt a fatal blow to Lando Norris' world championship hopes by racing from 17th on the grid to win a rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix in a performance for the ages.

A poor qualifying display and engine penalty meant Verstappen started Sunday's round with only three cars behind him.