Brazilian GP Sprint Qualifying Results
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Sao Paulo GP Sprint at Interlagos, taking a strong early lead. He will start alongside Kimi Antonelli on the front row, while Norris's championship rival, Oscar Piastri, managed third place.
Performance Highlights
The McLaren drivers showed promising pace throughout the session, with Norris asserting dominance when it mattered most. Piastri improved upon expectations, finishing third ahead of competitive Mercedes drivers. Max Verstappen, however, struggled with his car and will start only sixth.
Session Overview
The Sprint Qualifying featured three segments, though shorter in duration. The start was relatively calm, with Yuki Tsunoda leading the early track activity, followed by Norris and Piastri. Piastri initially set the fastest time at 1:10.286, just 0.02 seconds ahead of Norris.
- Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton began their laps with seven minutes remaining.
- Max Verstappen started his first flying lap quite late.
- The two Ferrari cars posted the ninth and seventh quickest times by that point.
Max Verstappen said the car was "broken," explaining his lack of pace during qualifying.
Summary
Norris's pole and Piastri's strong showing highlight McLaren's pace, while Verstappen's trouble with his car leaves questions ahead of the race.
Author's Summary: Norris’s pole in Sao Paulo underscores McLaren’s strong form, with Verstappen hampered by technical issues, setting an intriguing stage for the race.