The F1 Nation team look back on the biggest stories from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend.
F1 TV lead commentator Alex Jacques and Brazilian commentator Felipe Giaffone join Tom Clarkson in the Interlagos paddock to analyse an eventful weekend. Lando Norris converted two pole positions into wins across the Sprint and Grand Prix, moving 24 points clear of team mate Oscar Piastri at the top of the drivers’ standings. With three rounds left in 2025, the discussion centres on whether Norris now has one hand on the title, how Piastri will respond after a 10-second penalty and the championship impact of the Australian losing more ground.
Max Verstappen produced another remarkable recovery, charging from the pit lane to finish P3. The panel debate how he and Red Bull managed such an emphatic comeback after a difficult qualifying, and what the result means for Verstappen’s hopes of a fifth World Championship—he closed the gap to Piastri but ceded further ground to Norris.
The episode also highlights standout performances from young drivers Kimi Antonelli, Ollie Bearman and Liam Lawson, and reflects on a tough first home weekend for Gabriel Bortoleto. Meanwhile, Ferrari endured a very disappointing double DNF that will prompt questions and regrouping.
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