P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris claimed yet another vital pole position this weekend in qualifying for the 2025 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris secured a crucial pole position during the 2025 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying session, showcasing his dominance in Sao Paulo.
In a surprising turn of events, title contender Oscar Piastri only managed to qualify in fourth place due to a late push from Kimi Antonelli, who secured the front row alongside Norris.
Championship favorite Max Verstappen faced unexpected challenges and failed to qualify for Q3, starting the race from the 16th position, dealing a blow to his title hopes this season.
Red Bull experienced further setbacks as Verstappen’s teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, also struggled and will begin the race from P19, marking the team’s first double Q1 exit since the 2006 Japanese GP.
Lewis Hamilton’s struggles continued as he could only secure the 13th spot on the grid, with Charles Leclerc outperforming him once again by finishing third-fastest in Q3.
Despite encountering difficulties during the sprint race, Gabriel Bortoleto was unable to participate in the qualifying session but will still be permitted to start Sunday’s race.
The qualifying results saw a competitive grid shaping up for the Brazilian GP, setting the stage for an exciting main event at Interlagos on Sunday.
