Lewis Hamilton received a reprimand for failing to reduce speed under double yellow flags during sprint qualifying in Sao Paulo. The FIA ruled that while he did not slow sufficiently, the short reaction window justified avoiding a grid penalty.
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.
Verstappen has cut a 104 point deficit to thirty six and can still win the 2025 title if results fall his way. With four races and two sprints remaining, Red Bull is analysing every scoring scenario as the battle with McLaren enters its final stage.
Oscar Piastri finished fifth at the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, losing his championship lead to teammate Lando Norris. Despite the setback, Piastri said his focus was on “learning what I wanted to learn,” as he works to adapt his driving to low-grip conditions ahead of the season’s final four races.
