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F1 Sprint Results: Norris survives late scare to hold off surprise driver in Brazil
In the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race, Lando Norris held off Kimi Antonelli to secure victory, adding crucial points to his championship lead. The McLaren driver led every lap from pole position, with Antonelli finishing second and George Russell taking third place. The race saw incidents, including a red flag after Oscar Piastri’s crash, impacting the championship order heavily. Max Verstappen finished fourth and the championship battle between Norris and Piastri intensified.
Home hero Gabriel Bortoleto also crashed in the race, necessitating repairs before the Grand Prix qualifying session. The results showed Norris extending his lead, now nine points ahead of Piastri, setting up a fierce championship showdown. Additionally, reigning champion Max Verstappen maintains his pursuit, currently in third place in the standings. McLaren’s team faced challenges repairing Piastri’s car for the qualifying session.
In the 2025 F1 World Championship standings, Lando Norris leads with 365 points, followed closely by Oscar Piastri with 356 points, while Max Verstappen trails in third with 326 points. Max Verstappen is the current F1 World Champion, having clinched his fourth drivers’ championship the previous year. McLaren experienced changes as team principal Zak Brown departed ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
