Overview
- Lando Norris completed a sweep of sprint and grand prix victories from pole at Interlagos to move 24 points clear with three rounds remaining.
- Oscar Piastri was ruled wholly responsible for a Turn 1 restart collision, receiving a 10‑second time penalty and two super‑licence penalty points as Charles Leclerc retired.
- Max Verstappen started from the pit lane, recovered from an early puncture, and finished third after a strong charge through the field.
- Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli secured a career‑best second place, with George Russell fourth and Haas rookie Oliver Bearman sixth.
- Ferrari suffered a double DNF and dropped to fourth in the constructors' standings, while Verstappen now sits 49 points off the lead with 83 still available across the final three events.