Championship leader Lando Norris has started his Sao Paulo Grand Prix in fine style with pole for Saturday’s Sprint in Interlagos.

He’ll line up on the front row alongside Kimi Antonelli, while title rival Oscar Piastri could do no better than third.

Lando Norris takes early advantage with Sao Paulo GP Sprint pole

The McLaren pair had looked set to dominate the session following Free Practice before Norris stamped his authority when it mattered.

It was a better showing from Piastri despite finishing only third best from a strong showing from Mercedes while Max Verstappen will line up only sixth after complaining of a ‘broken’ car midway through the three-part session.

Though the segments are shorter in Sprint Qualifying, it was a comparatively quiet start.

Yuki Tsunoda was the first

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