Daniel Ricciardo's second-last race for McLaren has ended on the opening lap after the Australian crashed into the Haas of Kevin Magnussen.

Ricciardo could not slow his car quickly enough into one of the sharp left-hand corners at Interlagos, hitting the rear of Magnussen.

The Danish driver, who took his first career pole position this weekend, spun around and then collected Ricciardo as they both went into the barriers.

Former F1 driver turned commentator Martin Brundle said the crash was "100 per cent" Ricciardo's fault.

The safety car lasted until the end of lap 6 before racing resumed.

Once the green flag was waved more drama followed with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton coming together, as well as McLaren's Lando Norris and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

Verstappen needed to pit after his contact with Hamilton, while Leclerc was spun into the barriers.

The Ferrari driver was able to keep his car running and get back to the pits.

Verstappen and Norris were given five-second penalties for each collision.

"Where did they expect me to go? He just closed the door on me," Verstappen said to his team after being told about his penalty.

More to come.