Overview
- Lando Norris dominated at Interlagos, with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli second and Max Verstappen completing the podium after a pit‑lane start.
- Red Bull changed Verstappen’s power unit and setup, forcing the pit‑lane launch; despite an early puncture and three stops, he surged to third.
- Oscar Piastri received a 10‑second penalty for causing a collision that contributed to Charles Leclerc’s retirement, as an opening‑lap crash for Gabriel Bortoleto triggered an early safety car and Ferrari suffered a double DNF.
- The result widens Norris’ championship lead to 390 points over Piastri’s 366, with Verstappen third on 341 heading into the final three events.
- Franco Colapinto finished 15th for Alpine after a long second stop but briefly set the fastest lap (1:12.816) on a weekend that also underlined his confirmation for a 2026 Alpine seat.