2025 Sao Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying Results
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Sao Paulo GP Sprint qualifying at Interlagos, beating Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli. Norris's McLaren dominated the session, finishing ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri, who was third fastest.
Top Qualifiers
- Lando Norris – 1:09.243, pole position
- Kimi Antonelli – Mercedes rookie, second place
- Oscar Piastri – third place, just 0.185 seconds behind pole
This session extended Norris’s strong form after taking the lead in the Formula 1 World Championship from Piastri following his recent win in Mexico City.
Session Highlights
The McLaren team nearly had a perfect qualifying, securing first and third on the grid for Saturday’s Sprint race, setting the stage for a direct battle between their title contenders.
- George Russell – 4th place
- Fernando Alonso – 5th place
- Lance Stroll – 7th place for Aston Martin, one of his best efforts this year
- Charles Leclerc – 8th place for Ferrari
- Isack Hadjar – 9th place for Racing Bulls, another top-10 Sprint start
"The near-perfect session for the Papaya team locked the first and third positions, setting up another direct showdown between their two title contenders."
The qualifying times were closely matched, with Russell and Alonso less than a quarter of a second off pole position.
Author’s summary: Lando Norris’s pole at Sao Paulo continues his championship charge, as McLaren sets the pace with a strong qualifying lockout ahead of a thrilling Sprint race battle.
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