Lando Norris claimed victory at the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix on November 9, extending his drivers' championship lead to 24 points over teammate Oscar Piastri after Piastri's fifth-place finish and a penalty. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli secured second, his career-best result, while Max Verstappen recovered from a pit lane start to take third. The race, part of a sprint weekend at Interlagos, saw McLaren extend their constructors' lead to 388 points over Mercedes.
Lando Norris tightened his grip on the 2025 title fight with a controlled win in Sao Paulo, while Max Verstappen delivered one of the drives of the season with a podium from a pit lane start. Yuki Tsunoda’s race collapsed under two penalties.
Alex Albon missed Q3 in Sao Paulo after Williams had to revert to an older floor due to damage from Gabriel Bortoleto’s sprint accident. The narrow margin raised questions about the lost performance.
Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda were both knocked out in Q1 at Interlagos, marking Red Bull’s first double elimination in nearly two decades and raising new pressure in the title fight.
Lando Norris edged Andrea Kimi Antonelli by under a tenth to take sprint pole at Interlagos, while Yuki Tsunoda’s disrupted preparation led to an SQ1 exit. Ferrari struggled, Aston Martin impressed, and a tight midfield battle defined the session.
Alpine has confirmed that Franco Colapinto will stay with the team for the 2026 Formula 1 season, continuing alongside Pierre Gasly. With sweeping new regulations arriving, the team has chosen stability and long-term development over a reshuffle.
Lance Stroll has dismissed reports suggesting he considered retiring before the 2024 season, calling them “fake news.” The rumours resurfaced after Felipe Drugovich claimed Aston Martin once discussed the possibility of Stroll stepping aside.
Carlos Sainz withdrew from Sao Paulo Grand Prix media duties due to illness, leaving Williams unsure about his availability ahead of a demanding sprint weekend. The team is monitoring his condition closely, with reserve options already under consideration.












