Oscar Piastri sets the fastest time in the Sprint Shootout, ahead of Norris and Leclerc. Here’s the STARTING GRID for the Sprint in Brazil!
Oscar Piastri shines once again in the Sprint Qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos: the young McLaren driver has secured his second career Sprint pole position, following Qatar, with an impressive lap time of 1:08.899. Starting alongside him in the front row is his teammate, Lando Norris, marking a McLaren 1-2 that brings hope in the constructors’ championship battle.
McLaren, as mentioned, once again showcases its competitiveness with Piastri and Norris locking out the front row. Team orders may be in play to favor Norris in his fight against Verstappen. Behind them are Leclerc and Max himself, with the Red Bull driver aiming to hunt down his rivals. Sainz and Russell complete the top positions, while Gasly secures a spot in the top 10 with Alpine, continuing his recent strong form.
At the back of the grid, Aston Martin struggles, with Alonso and Stroll in 16th and 19th positions, respectively, along with Yuki Tsunoda (18th, while Liam Lawson is up in 8th) and Guanyu Zhou, who rounds out the field in last place.
Starting Grid for the Sprint of the Brazilian GP
1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren Mercedes, #81) – 1:08.899
2. Lando Norris (McLaren Mercedes, #4) – 1:08.928
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari, #16) – 1:09.153
4. Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT, #1) – 1:09.219
5. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari, #55) – 1:09.257
6. George Russell (Mercedes, #63) – 1:09.443
7. Pierre Gasly (Alpine Renault, #10) – 1:09.622
8. Liam Lawson (RB Honda RBPT, #30) – 1:09.941
9. Alexander Albon (Williams Mercedes, #23) – 1:10.078
10. Oliver Bearman (Haas Ferrari, #50) – No Time
11. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes, #44) – 1:09.941
12. Nico Hulkenberg (Haas Ferrari, #27) – 1:09.964
13. Sergio Perez (Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT, #11) – 1:10.024
14. Franco Colapinto (Williams Mercedes, #43) – 1:10.275
15. Valtteri Bottas (Kick Sauber Ferrari, #77) – 1:10.595
16. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes, #14) – 1:10.978
17. Esteban Ocon (Alpine Renault, #31) – 1:11.052
18. Yuki Tsunoda (RB Honda RBPT, #22) – 1:11.121
19. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes, #18) – 1:11.280
20. Zhou Guanyu (Kick Sauber Ferrari, #24) – 1:12.978
Photo: McLaren