Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, beat Verstappen despite starting from 10th position on the grid due to a penalty — the second Hamilton faced this weekend in Sao Paulo.
Max Verstappen cruised to his eighth career-win in the Brazilian Grand Prix, but the disappointment continued for Ferrari.
While Verstappen took the pole position, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel finished second, followed by Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes.
Verstappen finished second in the race, which was won by Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. The collision happened on lap 44 at Interlagos when backmarker Ocon was trying to overtake to unlap himself.
Brazilian GP organizer Tamas Rohonyi said other venues could replace Interlagos in case the new owners fail to extend the contract with F1.
Vettel started second on the grid, but overtook pole sitter Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes on the first lap and then led most of the way.
Hamilton, who won his fourth F1 championship in the Mexico GP, walked away from the crash without injury and will start at the back of the grid on Sunday.
Ricciardo had the third quickest time in the afternoon, and Vettel was just behind in fourth.
As media reports suggest, no person was hurt or injured but many valuables were stolen at Sao Paulo.
Hamilton had the fastest lap in the morning session, clocking 1 minute, 9.202 seconds on the hilly Interlagos circuit.
Massa has 11 wins and 41 podiums from 268 races. He will bid goodbye to home fans at the Brazilian Grand Prix next week at Interlagos.
Hamilton feels that someone is always there to take his place and Max Verstappen is the person that creates competition for the Mercedes driver.
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