P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren’s Lando Norris starts on pole position of the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint race.
The starting grid for the 2025 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint Race features Lando Norris in the pole position, followed by Kimi Antonelli, Oscar Piastri, and George Russell.
The sprint race is the first session on Saturday at 2pm UK time, with Sunday’s grand prix qualifying scheduled for 6pm UK time.
Fernando Alonso starts from a strong fifth position, ahead of Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll.
Charles Leclerc begins in eighth place after a disappointing qualifying for Ferrari, while Lewis Hamilton will start from 11th on the grid.
Esteban Ocon and Carlos Sainz find themselves at the very rear of the field in 19th and 20th positions for Haas and Williams, respectively.
Overall, the starting grid showcases a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talents ready to compete in the high-stakes race in Sao Paulo.
