Five years ago today Lewis Hamilton kept his championship hopes alive by passing Max Verstappen to win the Brazilian Grand Prix.

It came after the stewards controversially chose not to investigate Verstappen for forcing Hamilton to take evasive action by throwing his car down the inside of his rival’s at Descida do Lago. Mercedes later requested the stewards review the decision, but they refused.

How Mercedes and Red Bull’s strategic fight produced a thrilling Sao Paulo showdown

Verstappen avoids penalty over Hamilton incident as stewards deny request for review

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