What a Sunday in São Paulo! 🏁 Interlagos was lit as Lando Norris pulled off a masterclass, crossing the line 10.388 seconds ahead of rookie sensation Kimi Antonelli to grab his seventh win of the season. With just three races left, this victory stretches his championship lead to a comfy 24 points.
And speaking of comebacks, Max Verstappen delivered pure adrenaline. Starting from the pit lane, overcoming a puncture, and battling through the pack, he snatched P3 by a mere 0.362 seconds. 🚀 Pure beast mode!
McLaren’s other driver, Oscar Piastri, had grit but got hit with a 10-second penalty for an on-track clash, relegating him to fifth. Meanwhile, George Russell stole P4 for Mercedes, showing his own flair.
The rookie takeover continued: Haas’s Oliver Bearman and Racing Bulls duo Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar locked in P6, P7 and P8, proving the new generation is hungry for more. Nico Hülkenberg (P9) and Pierre Gasly (P10) rounded out a wild top 10.
"It’s so nice to win in Brazil at this amazing track and amazing fans," Norris said, dedicating the triumph to mentor Gil de Ferran. "This one’s for you, Gil!" 🤝
With the season finale in sight, the race for the crown is still on. Norris might be the front-runner now, but as he put it, "There’s a long way to go!" Get ready for more high-speed drama in the next rounds. 🎬🔜
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Norris extends title lead in Sao Paulo, Verstappen third from pit lane
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