A last lap battle between Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez overshadowed yet another Max Verstappen masterclass in the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Dramatic final two lap duel went the way of a rejuvenated Alonso and Aston Martin as the series breaks before heading to Las Vegas.
Behind them, Fernando Alonso snatched third for Aston Martin by just 0.053 seconds from Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull. “It was really good,” said Verstappen. “A well-executed race by the team, perfect pit-stops and well done I think. I had two good starts which was very important and then managed the tyres.”
Asked about his plans, he added: “I’m going to go to Los Angeles, but maybe I’ll move my flight to go to Lourdes beforehand to get a bit of luck, otherwise it will be just Los Angeles for a week.”Without a front-row rival, Verstappen powered away but a collision involving Williams’ Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen of Haas brought a red flag. Both drivers escaped injury.
The leading duo pitted together on lap 27 and rejoined with Verstappen 4.7 seconds clear of Norris and Alonso, who also pitted, third.
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