Norris Extends F1 Lead in Crash‑Hit São Paulo Sprint as Bortoleto Cleared for Pit‑Lane Start

Overview

• Lando Norris led from the restart to win the sprint at Interlagos, opening a nine‑point advantage over Oscar Piastri as a red flag followed Piastri’s crash that also caught Nico Hülkenberg and Franco Colapinto.
• Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto suffered a heavy last‑lap impact but was declared fit; with the car not repaired in time for qualifying, the FIA authorized him to race on Sunday from the pit lane.
• Bahia drew 2–2 at Internacional to reach 53 points, matching its best points tally in the league’s current format with five rounds left to set a new club mark.
• Atlético‑MG overturned a 2–0 deficit to beat Sport 4–2, leaving Sport rooted to the bottom and at risk of mathematical relegation depending on other results, while the win eased Atlético’s drop concerns.
• São Paulo fell 1–0 to Red Bull Bragantino to stay eighth on 45 points, with UFMG’s model reflecting reduced odds of qualifying for the 2026 Copa Libertadores; in Moto2, Diogo Moreira took Portimão pole with a track record to keep the title within reach.