P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris took a dominant pole position for the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint, underlining his resurgent form and pace of his McLaren package.
Lando Norris claimed a dominant pole position for the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint, showcasing his impressive form and the speed of his McLaren package.
He secured the top spot with a fantastic final run in SQ3, beating Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli by almost a tenth of a second.
Norris’ teammate Oscar Piastri took third, while title rival Max Verstappen had to settle for sixth, allowing Norris to extend his lead in the championship.
Sprint qualifying saw a competitive session, with Norris, Piastri, and Verstappen fighting for the top positions.
The McLarens showed superior pace, with Norris setting blistering laps to secure pole position.
The session brought frustration for Ferrari, with both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc struggling to match the pace of their rivals.
Overall, Norris’s stellar performance in qualifying sets the stage for an exciting Sprint race in Sao Paulo.
