Max Verstappen has returned to the top step of the podium after winning a chaotic Grand Prix in Malaysia that was heavily disrupted by rain.
Reuters reports that the Red Bull driver survived changing conditions and delays to secure victory on Sunday.
The race developed into a test of patience as much as outright speed.
Heavy rain complicated strategy and forced teams to react rapidly as track conditions changed.
For drivers, wet races reduce grip and visibility while dramatically increasing the consequences of even small mistakes.
Verstappen managed those conditions better than his rivals and converted the unpredictable afternoon into a significant victory.
The result also provides a boost for Red Bull after a season in which competition at the front of Formula One has remained intense.
Weather affected races often produce unexpected results because tire decisions, safety interventions and timing can quickly overturn the normal competitive order.
This time, however, one of Formula One's most accomplished wet weather drivers emerged on top.
For Verstappen, the victory adds another dramatic chapter to a career already filled with races decided in difficult conditions.
