F1 returns to Interlagos for the Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo where the sprint format provides a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 season. Only four rounds remain in the 2025 championship, with Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen all in contention for the drivers' title.

Norris pips McLaren team-mate and F1 title rival Piastri in the only practice session before Brazil Grand Prix sprint qualifying

A sprint is a short race that covers 100 km -- or about one-third of a typical grand prix distance -- and lasts about 30 minutes. This shorter length encourages a more dynamic and less strategic race. Unlike a grand prix, a sprint race has no pit stops. Just flat-out, aggressive racing from start to finish.

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Lando Norris topped the times in opening practice for Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos with Oscar Piastri just under a tenth back.

Norris leads after the first SQ3 runs - a 1:09.271-second lap. Piastri is only fourth, with Antonelli and Russell second and third. These four will now try and cool their tires and go again, while Verstappen and the rest are just going to leave it for one late flier.

Lewis Hamilton summoned by the FIA at the 2025 Brazil GP after a double yellow-flag breach during the sprint qualifying at Interlagos.

McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and Red Bull's Max Verstappen are fighting for the Formula 1 world title at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend.

George Russell traded his Mercedes cockpit for a wrestling mask on Friday, sneaking into the Mexican Grand Prix stands disguised as a Lucha Libre wrestler to watch practice from the crowd.