LIVE: Reaction as Norris Storms to Sprint Pole; Hamilton Under Investigation
Follow the live coverage of the Sprint Qualifying at the 2025 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo.
Lando Norris Leads Sprint Qualifying
Lando Norris entered Sprint Qualifying as a slight favorite after topping the only free practice session at Interlagos. He set the fastest time, beating his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by just 0.023 seconds. Piastri seemed to have regained form following recent struggles.
Practice Session Highlights
- McLaren held a significant six-tenths advantage over the next fastest car, driven by Nico Hulkenberg of Stake F1.
- Red Bull and Ferrari faced uncertainty heading into qualifying, with Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Yuki Tsunoda all finishing the practice session in the bottom four.
Key Questions Ahead of Sprint Qualifying
The top drivers from Red Bull and Ferrari only set lap times on hard tires during practice. It remains uncertain whether they will find more speed during the Sprint Qualifying session.
Follow Sprint Qualifying from the Brazilian Grand Prix live, featuring our real-time blog and live timing.
Investigation Into Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is currently under investigation, adding further intrigue to the session's outcome.
Author's summary: Lando Norris leads Sprint Qualifying at the Brazilian GP with McLaren dominating practice, while top drivers from Red Bull and Ferrari face tough questions amid Hamilton’s investigation.