
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel raises a triumphant fist after winning Sunday's race at Interlagos.

Vettel (right) draws level with pole sitter Valtteri Bottas at the start of Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.

Vettel took the lead at the first corner, heading into the Senna Esses.

After crashing out of qualifying in Q1, Lewis Hamilton was forced to start from the pit lane, following repairs to his Mercedes car. Aided by a early Safety Car, Hamilton was able to surge through the field in the early laps of the race.

Esteban Ocon had an early exit from the race -- the first time he has retired from a grand prix in 27 starts. The Force India driver was shunted by Romain Grojean and suffered a puncture. Grosjean was able to carry on but was hit by a 10-second time penalty by stewards for causing the collision.

As the first half of the race unfolded Vettel managed to extend his lead over Bottas.

Max Verstappen leads his Red Bull Racing teammate Daniel Ricciardo. The Australian started the race from 14th after taking a 10-place grid penalty for a engine change.

Felipe Massa, alongside son Felipinho, waves goodbye to F1 racing at Interlagos. The Williams driver is set to retire at the end of the 2017 season.

Fernando Alonso poses with fans ahead of Sunday's race. The McLaren driver started from P6 on the grid -- his highest-ever position on the grid since returning to the British team in 2015.

Skateboarder Leticia Bufoni, climber Felipe Camargo, Capoeira master Artur Fiu and TV superstar Felipe Titto pose for a photo outside the Red Bull Racing garage ahead of the race.