Max Verstappen triumphed in a rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix, overcoming a 17th-place start to secure his 62nd career win and extend his championship lead over Lando Norris, who finished sixth. The race was marked by tumultuous conditions, including multiple crashes that led to five red flags during qualifying and significant chaos before and during the race. Notably, Lance Stroll crashed on the formation lap, causing an aborted start and further delays. The race itself saw additional drama, including a major crash by Franco Colapinto, which necessitated a red flag for debris clearance. Verstappen's victory solidified his position at the top of the standings with 393 points, now 62 points clear of Norris. Alpine's Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly finished second and third, respectively, benefiting from the tumultuous race to improve their constructors' standings.