# Hamilton beats Verstappen in Brazil race

> Hamilton wins Brazil GP after stewards deny Red Bull penalty request.
- Title: Hamilton beats Verstappen in Brazil race · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: Hamilton wins Brazil GP after stewards deny Red Bull penalty request. Hamilton won Brazil Grand Prix after stewards refused Mercedes' review request for…
- Keywords: brazilian grand prix, mercedes, red bull, lewis hamilton, max verstappen, formula 1, stewards, RaceFans
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/11/14/on-this-day-2021-brazilian-grand-prix
- Published: 2026-11-14T00:01:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brazilian grand prix, mercedes, red bull, lewis hamilton, max verstappen, formula 1, stewards, sports, cars
## Hamilton wins Brazil GP
Five years ago today Lewis Hamilton kept his championship hopes alive by passing Max Verstappen to win the Brazilian Grand Prix.
## Stewards deny review request
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 requests review
Mercedes later requested the stewards review the decision, but they refused.
## Key takeaway

Hamilton won Brazil Grand Prix after stewards refused Mercedes' review request for Verstappen's incident.