2025 Sao Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying Results
Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint qualifying at Interlagos, outperforming Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli. Norris set a fastest lap time of 1:09.243, putting him ahead of Antonelli and teammate Oscar Piastri, who finished third just 0.185 seconds behind.
This result highlights Norris’s strong form, as he recently took the lead in the Formula 1 World Championship following his win in Mexico City two weeks earlier. McLaren dominated the session, locking out the first and third positions for Saturday’s Sprint race, setting up a direct battle between their championship contenders.
Top Qualifying Positions
- 1st: Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:09.243
- 2nd: Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- 3rd: Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – +0.185s
- 4th: George Russell
- 5th: Fernando Alonso
- 7th: Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
- 8th: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- 9th: Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
Russell and Alonso followed the leading trio, both within a quarter of a second from pole position. Lance Stroll delivered one of his standout qualifying performances of the year for Aston Martin by placing seventh. Charles Leclerc qualified eighth for Ferrari, while Isack Hadjar impressed again for Racing Bulls with a top-10 start.
"Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli to Sao Paulo GP Sprint pole as McLaren dominate qualifying."
The qualifying results set the stage for an exciting Sprint race, with McLaren's drivers leading the grid in what promises to be a critical showdown between their title contenders.
Summary: McLaren dominated the Sao Paulo GP Sprint qualifying, with Lando Norris taking pole ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri and Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, highlighting a thrilling title battle.