Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Sprint race at Interlagos, beating Kimi Antonelli to the top spot after an intense final shootout. The McLaren driver continued his dominant form from earlier sessions, delivering another flawless lap when it mattered most.
Norris secured first place by just a tenth of a second ahead of Antonelli, while his team-mate and championship rival Oscar Piastri settled for third, completing a strong showing for McLaren.
Behind them, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen endured a difficult session, expressing clear frustration over his car’s balance and performance, and could manage only sixth place.
Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso impressed with an outstanding lap that placed him fifth, outpacing his team-mate Lance Stroll, who finished two spots further back.
Result Sprint qualifying – Brazilian
| # | Driver | Team | Time | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   | McLaren | 1:09.243 |  |
| 2 |   | Mercedes | 1:09.340 | |
| 3 |   Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:09.428 | |
| 4 |  George Russell | Mercedes | 1:09.495 | |
| 5 |   Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:09.496 | |
| 6 |   Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:09.580 | |
| 7 |   Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:09.671 | |
| 8 |   Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:09.725 | |
| 9 |   Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 1:09.775 | |
| 10 |   Nico Hulkenberg | Stake | 1:09.935 | |
| 11 |  | Ferrari | 1:09.811 |  |
| 12 |   Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:09.813 | |
| 13 |  Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:09.852 | |
| 14 |   Gabriel Bortoleto | Stake | 1:09.923 | |
| 15 |  | Haas | 1:09.946 | |
| 16 |   Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:10.441 | |
| 17 |   Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:10.666 | |
| 18 |   Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull | 1:10.692 | |
| 19 |  Esteban Ocon | Haas | 1:10.872 | |
| 20 |  Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:11.120 | |
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