LIVE: 2025 F1 São Paulo GP Sprint & Qualifying Highlights

Sprint drama unfolds at Interlagos

This weekend’s sprint and qualifying at the São Paulo Grand Prix will have major implications for the 2025 title fight. At the legendary Autódromo José Carlos Pace, with the sprint format in play, every lap counts and every decision matters.

Qualifying saw McLaren’s Lando Norris lay down a marker, narrowly edging his teammate Oscar Piastri and squeezing ahead of rivals. Their speed under changing track conditions signals that McLaren are in serious contention.

As clouds gathered and rain threatened over Interlagos, teams faced a tricky balancing act: extract maximum pace now for the sprint, but preserve the car and tyres for Sunday’s main event. The shortened format leaves little margin for error.

What to expect from the sprint and qualifying showdown

The upcoming sprint will decide crucial points before Sunday’s Grand Prix. With minimal setup time under sprint rules, engineers must balance tyre life, fuel loads, and aerodynamic trim to survive both short-run battles and long-haul durability.

Rain remains a major wildcard the forecast points to showers hovering over Interlagos throughout the evening. Teams that adapt fastest could find themselves on the podium, while a single misjudgment on tyre choice could ruin the weekend.

McLaren’s consistency, Red Bull’s resilience, and Ferrari’s lurking pace promise a fierce sprint showdown. With championship pressure mounting and fans roaring from the stands, the São Paulo GP weekend is delivering classic F1 unpredictability.

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