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08 Nov 2025, 04:31

Norris Dominates at the Brazilian Grand Prix Ahead of the Sprint

  • Lando Norris won the sprint qualifying in Brazil.
  • Max Verstappen finished sixth, which complicates his chances for the title.
  • Charles Leclerc and Lando Hamilton did not make it to the top 10 finishers.

This was reported by L'Équipe, L'Équipe.

At the Brazilian Grand Prix, taking place in São Paulo, Lando Norris from the McLaren team delivered outstanding results in the free practice sessions and sprint qualifying. After winning the previous stage in Mexico, Norris topped the charts, showing a time of 1'09''243 during the sprint qualifying.

Oscar Piastri, also from McLaren, secured third place, demonstrating good speed after difficult previous races. Max Verstappen from Red Bull, who is fighting for the title, finished only sixth, which complicates his situation in the remaining part of the season.

In the free practice sessions, Norris also recorded the best time, surpassing Piastri by 23 thousandths of a second. Meanwhile, at Ferrari, Charles Leclerc and Lando Hamilton failed to make it into the top 10, finishing in 18th and 19th places respectively.

This stage is the 21st in the Formula 1 season, with four races remaining until the championship concludes.

Tags: Sport

Articles on this topic:

  • www.lequipe.fr - Lando Norris domine les essais libres du Grand Prix du Brésil devant Oscar Piastri
  • www.independent.co.uk - F1 Brazil GP live: Verstappen looks to pile pressure on Norris before sprint qualifying
  • www.lequipe.fr - Lando Norris signe la pole de la course sprint au Brésil devant Kimi Antonelli et Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen seulement 6e