Formula 1

Lando Norris demonstrated why he is at the top of the standings as he bounced back from an error to snatch pole position in Sao Paulo on his final attempt, denying Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc in a tense session.

DRIVERS 1 – Lando NORRIS (McLaren) 2 – Kimi ANTONELLI (Mercedes) 3 – Charles LECLERC (Ferrari)

Charles Leclerc was left pleasantly surprised after he secured third position on the grid for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, marking a high point in what could have been a “disastrous” session for the Ferrari driver.

Kimi Antonelli is aiming to finish the Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend “on a high” after taking P2 on the grid in Qualifying, meaning that he will again line up alongside polesitter Lando Norris as he did for Saturday’s Sprint.

Lewis Hamilton cut a frustrated figure after Qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with the Ferrari driver falling at the Q2 hurdle.

Lando Norris pulled through at the final opportunity to snatch pole position from his rivals in a close-fought session in Sao Paulo, admitting that the upcoming Grand Prix will be a far greater challenge than his most recent dominant victory.

Lando Norris grabbed pole for the Grand Prix in Sao Paulo for the second straight year, having already bagged the P1 starting slot for the Sprint. The McLaren man is having a very solid weekend, but he is not the only one impressing. Here are some of the best facts and stats from Qualifying in Brazil…

Lando Norris surged to pole position in a remarkably close Qualifying hour in Sao Paulo, beating Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc in a thrilling session.

In a Qualifying session full of talking points, Max Verstappen’s early exit in Q1 was one of the biggest shocks around Interlagos, with the Red Bull driver labelling it another sign of a “tough weekend”.

Lando Norris will line up in pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the Briton setting the pace in a fascinating Qualifying session that saw Max Verstappen make a shock Q1 exit.

Gabriel Bortoleto suffered a major crash on the final lap of the Sprint at Interlagos and missed out on Sao Paulo Grand Prix Qualifying as a result.

Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.

1. Lando Norris (McLaren), 2. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), 3. George Russell (Mercedes)

Max Verstappen conceded after the Sprint at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix that Red Bull “need to find something now” if they hope to be more competitive in Qualifying, the Dutchman having ended the 100-kilometre dash in fourth place.

Kimi Antonelli has admitted that “confidence is high” at Mercedes despite the competitive nature of the field, after he was able to challenge Lando Norris during the Sprint at Interlagos and secure a spot on the podium.

Oscar Piastri has given his take on the crash that put him out of the Sprint at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with the Australian labelling the incident a “silly mistake”.

Grey skies and a damp circuit were not enough to dissuade Lando Norris from storming to victory in the Sao Paulo Sprint, narrowly beating the Mercedes duo of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

Lando Norris has conceded that McLaren have “homework to do” in order to keep their competitors at bay after he came under intense pressure from Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli before winning the Sprint in Sao Paulo.

Lando Norris has taken victory in an action-packed Sprint at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the McLaren driver holding off Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli amid changing conditions in an event that saw the other papaya car of Oscar Piastri crash out early on.

Oscar Piastri dramatically spun into the barrier during the Sprint in Sao Paulo, putting a dent in his hopes of picking up maximum points in a remarkably tight championship battle.