LIVE: Reaction as Norris Storms to Sprint Pole; Hamilton Under Investigation
Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Sprint race at the 2025 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo after a thrilling qualifying session. The McLaren driver entered the event as a slight favorite, having led the only free practice at Interlagos.
Norris topped practice by just 0.023 seconds ahead of his teammate Oscar Piastri. The Australian seemed to regain confidence after recent struggles, helping McLaren dominate the session with a six-tenths gap over the next fastest car, belonging to Nico Hülkenberg of Stake F1.
As qualifying began, attention turned to Red Bull and Ferrari. Their lead drivers—Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Yuki Tsunoda—ended practice at the bottom of the timesheets, though all had run on the hard compound tire.
Key Points from Interlagos
- Lando Norris leads McLaren’s charge with top speed and consistency.
- Oscar Piastri shows marked improvement after recent challenges.
- Stake F1’s Nico Hülkenberg surprises with third-fastest practice time.
- Red Bull and Ferrari remain uncertain contenders after underwhelming sessions.
"The championship leader went quickest in practice by just 0.023s from team-mate Oscar Piastri."
Fans await updates on a post-qualifying probe into Lewis Hamilton’s run, which could affect final Sprint grid positions. Live coverage continues as teams adjust their strategies ahead of Saturday's Sprint race.
Author’s Summary
Norris dominated São Paulo qualifying with precision and control, while questions linger over Hamilton and the pace of Red Bull and Ferrari.