Lando Norris adds to F1 Championship lead with 2nd straight win in Sao Paulo

Lando Norris of McLaren continued his impressive form in the 2025 Formula 1 season, securing his second consecutive victory at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday. Starting from pole position, Norris dominated the race, finishing over 10 seconds ahead of Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, who achieved a career-best second place. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen completed the podium in third, narrowly behind Antonelli. This win marks Norris’ seventh of the season, further solidifying his lead in the Drivers’ Championship standings. With three races remaining, Norris now holds a 24-point advantage over his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, who finished fifth in Sao Paulo. Norris credited his success to the team’s efforts, stating, ‘McLaren are doing an amazing job, giving me a great car. We’re pushing hard every single weekend.’ The race also saw drama as Piastri received a controversial 10-second penalty for a collision with Antonelli, which forced Ferrari’s Charles LeClerc out of the race. Ferrari’s struggles continued as Lewis Hamilton retired mid-race, leaving the team with minimal points and dropping them to fourth in the Constructors’ Championship.