P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It was a pole-to-flag victory for Lando Norris to maintain his current championship charge.
Lando Norris admitted that his São Paulo sprint victory had its moments of uncertainty, prompting him to urge McLaren to do some preparation before the rest of the weekend. Leading from start to finish at Interlagos, Norris faced a red-flag delay due to a dramatic crash involving his teammate and two other drivers. Despite maintaining a nine-point lead over Piastri, Norris found the race challenging, particularly due to the pressure from Kimi Antonelli in his Mercedes. Norris acknowledged the tough conditions with changing winds and tire degradation, emphasizing the need to improve before qualifying. While confident in their qualifying pace, Norris highlighted the challenge posed by Mercedes and the importance of delivering perfect laps in the upcoming sessions.
