With the Sprint chapter now closed, it is time to move on to qualifying for the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix. Follow our live coverage to find out who will take pole position for Sunday’s race at Interlagos.
The Sprint weekend at Interlagos has already delivered plenty of drama and set the tone for the rest of the event — and perhaps even for the championship itself — following Oscar Piastri’s early retirement. Lando Norris, on the other hand, delivered a flawless performance that saw his McLaren cross the finish line first. Now the British driver has the chance to repeat that success in qualifying, while his Australian teammate is under pressure to recover. The live coverage of the Brazilian GP qualifying begins at 19:00 in the video below.
The Sprint race began with a shocking twist in the opening moments: Oscar Piastri lost control after hitting a puddle, with Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto suffering the same fate just seconds later. The race direction immediately brought out the red flag to clear the track.
After a rolling start, Kimi Antonelli tried to apply pressure on Lando Norris, but the championship leader kept his cool and brought the car home in first place. Behind them came George Russell in the Mercedes, while Ferrari secured fifth and seventh positions with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton respectively.
The 2024 qualifying session
Back in 2024, it was Lando Norris who claimed pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix with a masterful performance. The McLaren driver beat George Russell by 0.173 seconds, while Yuki Tsunoda stunned everyone by taking third. The session was unpredictable, influenced by unstable weather conditions and multiple red flags, which made it one of the most eventful qualifyings of the season.
Both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton fell victim to the tricky circumstances — the Dutch driver was knocked out in Q2, while the Ferrari driver was eliminated as early as Q1. That session rewarded those who dared to take risks at just the right moment, setting the stage for an electrifying race and an impressive recovery drive from the Red Bull star.
This year’s qualifying session
This year’s qualifying battle at Interlagos promises to be just as unpredictable. Oscar Piastri must deliver a pole position to keep his championship hopes alive, while Lando Norris has the opportunity to repeat his 2024 success and gain further momentum. For Max Verstappen and Ferrari, the session represents a crucial chance to turn around a weekend that started off on the wrong foot during Friday practice.
Follow our live coverage of the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying session to stay updated on every lap and discover who will take pole for Sunday’s race at Interlagos.
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