Brazilian Grand Prix: F1 – live

We watch sport to see who’s going to win. But sometimes, we know who’s going to win, so instead we watch sport to be in the presence of the greatness; to feel vicariously great ourselves.

Max Verstappen has won three driver championships in a row, clinching this year’s with five races still to go, having taken 14 of the latest 15; frankly, it’s ridiculous. His Red Bull is, of course, the best car by far – the team have won 19 out of the 20 weekends – but to exploit that advantage in so relentless, precise and daring manner requires a killer of epochal proportions. Of Verstappenian proportions.

Naturally, the champ is in poll today – that’s 12 out of 21 for the season – and looks a lock for another win. Behind him, though, rages the battle for second in which Sergio Pérez leads Lewis Hamilton by 22 points. But with latter starting fifth to the former’s ninth, he’s a chance to make serious inroads into that lead this afternoon.

Really, though, today is all about the genius of Max Verstappen and Red Bull, so let’s enjoy it while we can because it’s not often we see its like.

Lights out: 2pm local, 5pm GMT