Information updated: 2026-10-2
2025 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix · Data review
On 2025-11-9, Norris won the São Paulo Grand Prix, with Antonelli second. Verstappen recovered to third after starting from the pit lane and suffering an early puncture. Piastri received a 10-second penalty for a collision and finished fifth; Russell held fourth and Bearman was sixth.
Race results · Top ten
| Position | Driver | Team | Time / gap | Pit stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:32:01.596 | 2 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +10.388 s | 2 |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +10.750 s | 3 |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | +15.267 s | 2 |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +15.749 s | 2 |
| 6 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | +29.630 s | 2 |
| 7 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +52.642 s | 1 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | +52.873 s | 2 |
| 9 | Nico Hülkenberg | Sauber | +53.324 s | 1 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +53.914 s | 2 |
Qualifying results
| Position | Car number | Driver | Team | Q1 time | Q2 time | Q3 time | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:09.656 | 1:09.616 | 1:09.511 | 21 |
| 2 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:10.192 | 1:09.774 | 1:09.685 | 16 |
| 3 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:09.934 | 1:09.801 | 1:09.805 | 22 |
| 4 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:09.928 | 1:09.835 | 1:09.886 | 19 |
| 5 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 1:10.083 | 1:09.970 | 1:09.931 | 21 |
| 6 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:09.935 | 1:09.880 | 1:09.942 | 16 |
| 7 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:10.108 | 1:09.950 | 1:09.962 | 21 |
| 8 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 1:09.891 | 1:09.755 | 1:09.977 | 19 |
| 9 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:09.885 | 1:09.857 | 1:10.002 | 21 |
| 10 | 27 | Nico Hülkenberg | Sauber | 1:10.337 | 1:09.985 | 1:10.039 | 23 |
| 11 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:10.181 | 1:10.001 | — | 15 |
| 12 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:10.115 | 1:10.053 | — | 18 |
| 13 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:10.016 | 1:10.100 | — | 16 |
| 14 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:10.041 | 1:10.161 | — | 15 |
| 15 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:10.184 | 1:10.472 | — | 17 |
| 16 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:10.403 | — | — | 9 |
| 17 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 1:10.438 | — | — | 9 |
| 18 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:10.632 | — | — | 9 |
| 19 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull | 1:10.711 | — | — | 9 |
| Did not participate | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber | Did not take part | — | — | 0 |
Tyre strategy analysis
Different starting tyres and multiple neutralisations produced varied pit-stop timings. Verstappen switched to mediums after his early puncture and then kept chasing. Norris managed his stints from the lead and maintained a sufficient advantage in the closing stages. Antonelli resisted Verstappen’s late attack to retain second, his best result at that time.
Key race moments
| Stage | Race developments |
|---|---|
| Opening lap | Bortoleto crashed, bringing out the safety car. |
| After the restart | Piastri made contact with Antonelli, who then hit Leclerc, forcing the Ferrari out. |
| Before the finish | Antonelli held off Verstappen, and Norris took victory. |
Race data overview
| Race date (local) | 2025-11-09 |
| Winner | Lando Norris (McLaren), 1:32:01.596 |
| Pole position | Lando Norris, 1:09.511 |
| Actual race laps | 71 laps |
| Fastest race lap | Alexander Albon, 1:12.400 (lap 59) |
Post-race championship standings
Drivers’ standings (top five)
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 390 |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 366 |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 341 |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | 276 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 214 |
Constructors’ standings (top five)
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 756 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 398 |
| 3 | Red Bull | 366 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 362 |
| 5 | Williams | 111 |