2025 Sao Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying Results
Lando Norris claimed pole position in the Sao Paulo GP Sprint qualifying, leading his McLaren team as they dominated the session at Interlagos. Norris outpaced Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, who secured second place, while Oscar Piastri completed a strong showing with third fastest time.
Norris set a flying lap of 1:09.243, putting him ahead of Mercedes' rising star Antonelli. Piastri finished just 0.185 seconds behind, lining up right behind his teammate for the Sprint race.
This performance continues Norris's excellent form after taking the lead in the Formula 1 World Championship from Piastri with his recent victory in Mexico City.
Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli to Sao Paulo GP Sprint pole as McLaren dominate qualifying.
The McLaren team locked out the first and third grid positions, setting up a direct battle between their two title contenders for the Sprint race.
- George Russell qualified fourth, closely followed by Fernando Alonso in fifth, both within a quarter of a second of pole.
- Lance Stroll delivered one of his best qualifying performances of the year, placing seventh for Aston Martin.
- Charles Leclerc earned eighth place for Ferrari.
- Isack Hadjar impressed again for Racing Bulls with a ninth-place start, securing another top-10 Sprint weekend.
Author’s Summary
Lando Norris’s pole at Sao Paulo highlights McLaren’s strength, setting up a fierce Sprint race battle with teammate Oscar Piastri and impressive rivals like Antonelli and Verstappen.