LIVE: Reaction as Norris Storms to Sprint Pole; Hamilton Under Investigation
Join live coverage of the 2025 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying from São Paulo. Lando Norris entered the session as the narrow favourite after leading the only free practice at Interlagos.
McLaren Dominates Practice
Norris set the fastest time, edging out his teammate Oscar Piastri by just 0.023 seconds. Piastri showed signs of recovery after recent struggles. The McLaren team displayed a striking performance with a six-tenths gap over the next closest competitor, Stake F1’s Nico Hülkenberg.
Concerns for Red Bull and Ferrari
Before qualifying for Saturday’s Sprint, serious uncertainties surrounded Red Bull and Ferrari. Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Yuki Tsunoda all ended practice at the bottom of the standings.
“The four drivers completed their laps on the hard tyre, leaving questions about their real pace for the Sprint session.”
What to Watch in Sprint Qualifying
The focus now shifts to whether these top drivers can recover and show stronger performance in the Sprint Qualifying. The session will reveal if the hard-tyre strategy masked their true potential.
Live Blog
Follow every lap and update from Sprint Qualifying at the Brazilian Grand Prix along with real-time timing and reactions from the paddock.
Author’s summary: McLaren sets the tone in São Paulo as Norris leads practice and Hamilton faces scrutiny ahead of the Sprint session.