Norris Wins São Paulo GP as Antonelli Shines and Verstappen Charges to Podium

Overview

• Lando Norris took the win at Interlagos, with Kimi Antonelli second and Max Verstappen third after a pit‑lane start following car changes.
• Brazilian rookie Gabriel Bortoleto retired on lap one after contact with Lance Stroll, triggering a safety car, capping a weekend that also included a heavy sprint crash and a missed qualifying.
• Charles Leclerc exited early following contact in the pack after the restart, while Oscar Piastri received a 10‑second penalty yet recovered to finish fifth and Lewis Hamilton’s race ended early after damage.
• Verstappen recovered 15 places to reach the podium, having qualified 16th and switching multiple power unit components before the start.
• With three rounds to go, Norris consolidates his drivers’ lead and McLaren’s constructors’ title is already secured, as young standouts Antonelli, Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson and Oliver Bearman delivered points finishes.