Lando Norris claims seventh F1 win at São Paulo Grand Prix

Dominating performance boosts title hopes

Norris’s victory marked his second consecutive win and seventh of the season, putting him in a strong position to surpass his Australian teammate Oscar Piastri and secure McLaren’s first drivers’ title since 2008. He showcased exceptional skill throughout the weekend, winning the sprint trials, topping the qualifying sessions, and ultimately clinching the main race.

Podium finishers and championship standings

Norris finished ahead of Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli in second and Red Bull’s four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who recovered impressively from a pit lane start to claim third. Piastri finished fifth, leaving Norris 24 points clear at the top of the championship with three rounds remaining.

Norris solidifies McLaren’s title ambitions

With this decisive win, Norris has strengthened his grip on the championship, demonstrating consistency, speed, and resilience that could guide McLaren back to drivers’ glory after a 15-year wait.