Brazil Grand Prix - Live

His first Grand Prix, Hamilton second and Sainz third.

Verstappen is down in sixth, Perez seventh. A triumph for Mercedes, at last, but too late.

Hamilton is out of range for DRS. A lap left to go with Sainz in third.

The Dutchman is released to challenge those ahead of him.

But Leclerc is in fourth, with Perez and then Alonso. A rare Mercedes win is on the cards.

Perez is chasing Hamilton and then Russell.

Russell is go, and Hamilton is given permission to challenge.

He fails to complete the race after flying out with 14 laps remaining.

A virtual safety car is out, allowing Alonso to make a quick pitstop.

Sainz comes in for his own change.

Russell comes in with a quick, soft change well ahead of Sainz, while Hamilton is way back.

Perez is challeged by Hamilton, and he sweeps past.

This is perhaps the best weekend so far for Mercedes. First and third.

Perez is in second place, with Sainz in third.

Hamilton leads with Vettel yet to pit. Russell is in second.

The world champion is given a penalty, and he's joined by Norris.

'Stay jeffing current'.

Stop trying to understan your synapses and do what feels good.

Of the evening's action.