F1 Brazil GP: Lando Norris Leads Oscar Piastri in McLaren 1-2 in FP1
Lando Norris outpaced his McLaren teammate and F1 title contender Oscar Piastri during the only practice session before the Brazil Grand Prix sprint qualifying.
Practice Session Highlights
- Norris secured the fastest time, narrowly ahead of Piastri.
- The session was a key preparation moment ahead of the sprint qualifying event.
Recent Reactions and Insights
Max Verstappen describes the Brazil F1 sprint qualifying as "rubbish."
Carlos Sainz criticized the sprint qualifying after an early exit, calling it the "worst execution I have seen in my life."
Lando Norris dominated sprint qualifying by taking pole position, with Piastri finishing third and Max Verstappen sixth.
Additional Comments from the F1 World
Andrea Stella from McLaren stated the team is "not naive" but does not expect the Norris-Piastri rivalry to intensify dramatically during the F1 season.
Other Updates
Pit Beirer highlighted KTM's urgency as they run out of time to secure a deal to keep Acosta in their lineup.
Live commentary and updates on the F1 Brazil GP continue, focusing on the unfolding sprint race and qualifying events.
Summary: Lando Norris leads McLaren’s front-running showing ahead of Brazil GP sprint qualifying, while key drivers and teams express mixed feelings about the event's execution and upcoming competitiveness.