Lando Norris Shines in Brazilian GP Sprint and Main Race, Extends 2025 F1 Championship Lead

Lando Norris dominates the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend, winning both Sprint and main races at Interlagos. See full results, key moments, and championship standings impact with only a few races left.

Lando Norris dominated the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend at Interlagos in São Paulo, winning the Sprint race and the main Grand Prix. Norris started strong by securing pole position and converting that into a sprint race victory ahead of Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. In the main race, Norris led a commanding performance to win ahead of Antonelli in second place and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who mounted an impressive comeback from starting in the pit lane to finish third.

Oscar Piastri, Norris’s closest championship rival, faced challenges throughout the weekend. He crashed out of the sprint race and finished fifth in the main race after receiving a 10-second penalty for a collision with Antonelli. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc retired early after being involved in collisions, and Lewis Hamilton also retired mid-race due to damage. This weekend’s results notably extended Norris’s lead in the driver standings to 24 points ahead of Piastri, with Verstappen now 49 points behind in third place. With only a few races left in the season, Norris’s strong performance at Interlagos significantly boosts his chances of claiming his first Formula 1 World Championship title.

2025 Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint Race Results

1st: Lando Norris (McLaren)
2nd: Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
3rd: George Russell (Mercedes)
4th: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
5th: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

2025 Brazilian Grand Prix Main Race Results

1st: Lando Norris (McLaren)
2nd: Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
3rd: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
4th: George Russell (Mercedes)
5th: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
DNF: Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton

Championship Impact

Lando Norris extended his championship lead to 390 points, pushing Oscar Piastri down to second with 366 points and Max Verstappen trailing further behind with 341 points. This shift gives Norris a more comfortable cushion with only a few races remaining, putting him in strong contention for the season title. The result also shook up the constructors’ standings, with Mercedes and McLaren benefiting while Ferrari stumbled with double retirements. The Brazilian GP marked a potential turning point in the 2025 F1 championship battle as Norris looks set to clinch the crown.