QUICK START HANDS VETTEL BRAZIL WIN
SAO PAULO— It was all about who got the best start at Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel had it, starting from the second spot on the grid. Pole sitter Valtteri Bottas didn’t, and it probably cost the Mercedes driver the race.
Vettel overtook Bottas on the first turn and essentially held the lead the entire way for his 47th career victory, his fifth this season, and his third in Brazil.
The victory solidified Vettel’s hold on second place in the season standings after Lewis Hamilton clinched the title two weeks ago in Mexico City.
Brazilian Felipe Massa finished seventh in his final race in Brazil. He will bow out of Formula One in two weeks after wining 11 races in his career.