RAINING CHAMPION!

Verstappen in pole position to retain title after 'insane' drive in Brazilian deluge

SAO PAULO — Max Verstappen was described as "insane" and "invaluable" on Sunday after delivering one of the greatest wet weather drives to win the Brazilian Grand Prix and move to the brink of a fourth successive Formula One world title.

The Red Bull maestro won a chaotic, rain-lashed race at Interlagos from 17th place on the grid.

With title rival Lando Norris slipping from pole to a disappointing sixth place finish in his McLaren, Verstappen now boasts a 62-point lead over the Briton with just three races left.