Red Bull team principal Christian Horner described his driver’s latest title as the most impressive to date.
Fifth place was enough to guarantee the Dutchman a fourth straight crown.
The Red Bull driver has won four titles in a row.
Verstappen’s brilliant victory in Sao Paulo last time out extended his lead to 62 points.
Antony Snook was handed two life sentences and jailed for a minimum of 38 years at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday.
Verstappen’s stunning victory in Interlagos has all but secured a fourth successive drivers’ title.
Lando Norris looked set to take a seismic chunk out of Verstappen’s 44-point title lead.
Norris is 62 points behind Verstappen with only 86 points available.
The Dutchman claimed a remarkable win that edges him ever closer to a fourth consecutive title.
Football-mad youngsters and their families have come together to raise money in memory of a much-loved teenager.
Norris will start Saturday’s sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix from second, two places ahead of Verstappen.
Verstappen leads Norris by 47 points heading into the concluding four rounds.
Damon Hill accused the Red Bull driver of acting like Wacky Races villain Dick Dastardly following his combined 20-second penalty in Mexico.
Verstappen’s defensive tactics are in the spotlight after he was handed a combined 20-second penalty for running Lando Norris off the track twice.
Verstappen’s defensive tactics are in the spotlight after he was handed a combined 20-second penalty for running Lando Norris off the track twice.
