Overview
- Lando Norris capped a dominant weekend with pole positions, a Sprint win and victory in the Grand Prix at Interlagos.
- Max Verstappen recovered from a pit‑lane start after car and power‑unit changes to finish third and keep his title hopes alive.
- Mercedes teenager Kimi Antonelli delivered a breakthrough drive to second, showcasing late‑race composure under pressure.
- Ferrari left São Paulo without points as Charles Leclerc retired on lap one and Lewis Hamilton served a five‑second penalty before retiring, helping Mercedes strengthen second in the Constructors’ standings and Red Bull move ahead into third.
- Oscar Piastri received a 10‑second penalty for the Turn 1 incident that contributed to Leclerc’s exit, while Ollie Bearman (6th), Liam Lawson (7th) and Isack Hadjar (8th) secured notable points finishes.