Sprint Qualifying Results | Norris storms to pole, Verstappen falters

The McLaren driver, who claimed pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix, continued his stellar form by securing pole again for the Sprint in Sao Paulo. Norris clocked a time of 1:09.243.

The 25-year-old was followed closely in second by Kimi Antonelli. The young Mercedes driver split the McLarens, with Oscar Piastri only quick enough for third place. George Russell clocked the fourth-fastest time, with Fernando Alonso following in fifth.

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen could only record a time quick enough for sixth place, posting a 1:09.580. Lance Stroll followed the Red Bull Racing driver in seventh, with Charles Leclerc, Isack Hadjar and Nico Hulkenberg wrapping up the top 10.

1. Lando Norris

2. Kimi Antonelli

3. Oscar Piastri

4. George Russell

5. Fernando Alonso

6. Max Verstappen

7. Lance Stroll

8. Charles Leclerc

9. Isack Hadjar

10. Nico Hulkenberg

11. Lewis Hamilton

12. Alex Albon

13. Pierre Gasly

14. Gabriel Bortoleto

15. Oliver Bearman

16. Franco Colapinto

17. Liam Lawson

18. Yuki Tsunoda

19. Esteban Ocon

20. Carlos Sainz

The first part of Sprint Qualifying saw Yuki Tsunoda fail to clear the bar as he could only manage 18th place for Red Bull. He also went slower than Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson, who will start the Sprint in 17th place.

Carlos Sainz finished 20th in the first part of Sprint Qualifying, just behind Haas driver Esteban Ocon. Franco Colapinto, who recently penned a new deal with Alpine for 2026, was also eliminated in SQ1 after clocking a time only good enough for 16th.

Piastri, however, set the pace in the first part of Sprint Qualifying with a 1:10.2, while his McLaren teammate Norris went second fastest.

In SQ2, Lewis Hamilton was eliminated. The Scuderia Ferrari driver failed to reach the chequered flag quickly enough before the end of the session. The seven-time world champion, who qualified in 11th place, will be joined by Alex Albon, Pierre Gasly, Gabriel Bortoleto, and rookie Oliver Bearman.

Moreover, the Briton is investigated by the stewards for a double yellow flag infringement.

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