Overview
- Lando Norris won the sprint and secured grand prix pole, extending his championship lead over Oscar Piastri to nine points.
- Max Verstappen was eliminated in Q1 and will start from the pit lane after Red Bull removed his car from parc fermé for setup changes and a fresh Honda power unit.
- Helmut Marko and team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged Red Bull’s setup gamble and floor choices backfired and said the team is seeking answers.
- Oscar Piastri crashed out of the sprint in damp conditions at Turn 3, triggering a red flag with other incidents, and he will start the grand prix from fourth.
- Norris now leads Piastri by nine points and Verstappen by 39 with four races remaining after Brazil, underscoring the significance of Red Bull’s overnight reset.