LIVE: Reaction as Norris storms to Sprint pole; Hamilton under investigation

LIVE: Reaction as Norris Claims Sprint Pole; Hamilton Faces Investigation

Follow the live action of Sprint Qualifying at the 2025 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo. Lando Norris enters Sprint Qualifying as a slight favourite after leading the only free practice session at Interlagos.

The championship leader recorded the fastest lap in practice, narrowly edging out teammate Oscar Piastri by just 0.023 seconds. Piastri appears to have regained speed following recent challenges.

McLaren demonstrated a significant advantage, finishing six-tenths of a second faster than the next quickest driver, Nico Hulkenberg from Stake F1.

Concerns for Red Bull and Ferrari

Questions remain over Red Bull and Ferrari's pace, as Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Yuki Tsunoda ended practice in the bottom four positions. However, all four set their times using hard tyres.

It remains to be seen if they can improve their performance during Sprint Qualifying.

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“Lando Norris enters Sprint Qualifying in São Paulo as the narrow favourite after topping the only free practice session in Interlagos.”
“McLaren had a huge six-tenths advantage in practice over the next quickest car, which happened to be Stake F1's Nico Hulkenberg.”
“Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton and Yuki Tsunoda finished practice in the bottom four, all on hard tyres.”

Author’s summary: Lando Norris leads Sprint Qualifying after a strong practice, while Red Bull and Ferrari seek pace improvements amid challenges before the Brazilian Grand Prix.

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