What the teams said – Sprint Qualifying in Brazil

Lando Norris secured Sprint Pole at the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, leading a strong McLaren performance as Oscar Piastri qualified third. Mercedes impressed, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli brilliantly claiming second, ahead of teammate George Russell in fourth. Fernando Alonso continued Aston Martin's strong form with P5, while Max Verstappen struggled, calling his Red Bull "undriveable" on soft tyres, landing in sixth. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton missed SQ3 due to yellow flags, qualifying eleventh. Yuki Tsunoda, Carlos Sainz, Esteban Ocon, and Franco Colapinto faced early exits. Unpredictable weather, including rain and strong winds, is forecast, promising an exciting Sprint race and main Qualifying session.