Overview
- Starting from pole, Lando Norris controlled the race at Interlagos after winning the Sprint on Saturday.
- Max Verstappen began from the pit lane following Red Bull changes and recovered to third after three stops, including an early puncture.
- Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli secured second by fending off Verstappen, with George Russell fourth and Oscar Piastri fifth after a 10‑second penalty for triggering the clash that ended Charles Leclerc’s race.
- Lewis Hamilton touched Franco Colapinto early, lost his front wing and later retired, while Colapinto’s slow stop and strategy left him 15th as Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly finished 10th.
- The title picture now shows Norris on 390 points ahead of Piastri on 366 and Verstappen on 341, and McLaren are already confirmed as Constructors’ champions.