2025 Sao Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying Results
Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Sao Paulo GP Sprint, beating Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli after a dominant McLaren qualifying session. Norris’s flying lap of 1:09.243 placed him at the top of the timesheets at Interlagos.
Top Qualifiers and Team Performance
- 1st: Lando Norris (McLaren)
- 2nd: Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- 3rd: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
The McLaren duo locked out first and third positions, with Piastri just 0.185 seconds behind Norris. This set up an exciting Sprint race battle between the two teammates, continuing Norris’s strong form after taking the lead in the World Championship post his Mexico City win.
Other Notable Qualifying Performances
- George Russell finished fourth, closely followed by Fernando Alonso in fifth, both within a quarter of a second of pole time.
- Lance Stroll secured seventh place for Aston Martin, one of his best qualifying efforts this year.
- Charles Leclerc qualified eighth for Ferrari.
- Isack Hadjar impressed again for Racing Bulls, qualifying ninth and earning another top-10 start on this Sprint weekend.
"Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli to Sao Paulo GP Sprint pole as McLaren dominate qualifying."
The session was near-perfect for McLaren, setting up a direct showdown between their two title contenders in the Sprint race.
Summary
McLaren’s strong qualifying performance, led by Lando Norris, positions them well for the Sao Paulo GP Sprint race, highlighting their championship battle momentum.