2025 Sao Paulo GP - F1 Sprint Qualifying Results

2025 Sao Paulo GP - F1 Sprint Qualifying Results

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Sao Paulo GP Sprint, outpacing Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli in a dominant qualifying session for McLaren. Norris set a fastest lap time of 1:09.243 at Interlagos, claiming the top spot ahead of Antonelli, with teammate Oscar Piastri third fastest, just 0.185 seconds behind.

This result extends Norris’s strong form, having taken the lead in the Formula 1 World Championship after his victory in Mexico City two weeks prior. McLaren achieved a near-perfect qualifying by locking out first and third positions, setting up a key battle between their two title contenders for Saturday’s Sprint race.

Qualifying Top Performers

Russell and Alonso closely followed the leading drivers, both within a quarter of a second from pole position. Lance Stroll delivered one of his best qualifying performances this season, placing seventh for Aston Martin. Charles Leclerc secured eighth for Ferrari, and Isack Hadjar impressed again by securing a top-10 spot for Racing Bulls on Sprint weekend.

"Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli to Sao Paulo GP Sprint pole as McLaren dominate qualifying."

McLaren’s strong qualifying session sets the stage for an intense Sprint race showdown between Norris and Piastri, reinforcing McLaren’s championship ambitions in 2025.

Author's summary: Lando Norris’s pole at Sao Paulo highlights McLaren’s dominance and sets up a key title battle with teammate Oscar Piastri and rivals in a tightly contested 2025 F1 season.

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Total Motorsport Total Motorsport — 2025-11-07

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