LIVE: Reaction as Norris Claims Sprint Pole; Hamilton Faces Investigation
Follow the live action from Sprint Qualifying at the 2025 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo!
Lando Norris Tops Sprint Qualifying
Lando Norris arrived at Sprint Qualifying as the slight favourite after leading the only free practice session at Interlagos. The championship leader set the fastest time in practice by a margin of 0.023 seconds ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri, who has regained some speed following recent struggles.
McLaren Dominates Practice
McLaren showed impressive pace, holding a significant six-tenths of a second advantage over the next fastest driver, Nico Hulkenberg from Stake F1.
Concerns for Red Bull and Ferrari
Questions loom over Red Bull and Ferrari performances, as Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Yuki Tsunoda ended practice in the bottom four positions. However, all four only completed laps using the hard tyre compound.
Can They Improve in Sprint Qualifying?
It remains to be seen if these drivers can find more speed in the sprint qualifying session.
Follow the full Sprint Qualifying from the Brazilian Grand Prix live, including live timing updates.
"The championship leader went quickest in practice by just 0.023s from team-mate Oscar Piastri, who appears to have rediscovered some pace after his recent difficulties."
"McLaren had a huge six-tenths advantage in practice over the next quickest car, which happened to be Stake F1's Nico Hulkenberg."
"Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton and Yuki Tsunoda having ended practice in the bottom four."
Summary: Lando Norris leads the sprint qualifying battle after impressive practice speed, while questions surround Red Bull and Ferrari's pace with several top drivers struggling on hard tyres.