Watch the Sao Paulo GP race start as Norris leads

Lando Norris seized an early lead at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, expertly fending off Andrea Kimi Antonelli in a thrilling opening lap. Charles Leclerc maintained third, while Oscar Piastri narrowly held fourth against a charging Isack Hadjar. The initial moments were not without drama; local hero Gabriel Bortoleto's home race ended prematurely when he crashed out following contact with Lance Stroll, triggering a Safety Car. Further back, Lewis Hamilton suffered a damaging incident, clipping Franco Colapinto and losing his front wing, necessitating an early pit stop. These chaotic opening exchanges immediately set a tense tone for the race at Interlagos.