2025 Sao Paulo GP - F1 Sprint Qualifying Results
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Sao Paulo GP Sprint, leading a strong qualifying performance for McLaren at Interlagos. Norris’s fastest lap of 1:09.243 put him ahead of Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, who finished second. Oscar Piastri completed the top three, just 0.185 seconds behind Norris.
This result maintains Norris’s excellent form after taking the lead in the Formula 1 World Championship from teammate Piastri following his victory in Mexico City two weeks earlier. McLaren dominated the session, locking out first and third places on the grid for Saturday’s Sprint race and setting up a direct battle between their two main title contenders.
Top Qualifiers
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:09.243
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – +0.185s
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – seventh place, one of his best qualifying results this year
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – eighth place
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – ninth, continuing strong Sprint weekend performances
- Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) – tenth, supporting Sauber’s improved form
"The 2025 Sao Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying results saw Lando Norris put his McLaren top of the timesheets at Interlagos to claim pole position ahead of Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli."
McLaren’s near-flawless session highlights their strength heading into the Sprint race and emphasizes the intense competition in the championship battle.
Summary: Lando Norris led a dominant McLaren qualifying at Sao Paulo, setting up a key Sprint race showdown with teammate Oscar Piastri and Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli.