Norris topped a red flag–hit FP2 in Vegas with a 1:33.602, edging Antonelli and Leclerc as mixed conditions, delays and a late Ferrari gearbox issue shaped a disrupted session.
Leclerc topped FP1 in Las Vegas ahead of Albon and Tsunoda, while title rivals Norris and Piastri struggled for pace in a cool, clean opening session on the Strip Circuit.
Round 21 of the 2025 F1 season continued in the Americas for the Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grand Premio de Sao Paulo 2025.
Lando Norris stormed to pole for the São Paulo Grand Prix with a 1:09.511, beating Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc, while title rival Max Verstappen suffered a shock Q1 exit in P16.
Lando Norris won a thrilling Sprint to extend his Championship lead, fending off Kimi Antonelli as Oscar Piastri crashed out in changing Interlagos conditions.
Lando Norris claimed Sprint Qualifying pole for the São Paulo GP with a 1:09.243, edging rookie Kimi Antonelli by 0.097s as McLaren locked out P1 and P3 ahead of a dramatic Sprint weekend.
Norris set a 1m 09.975s, around a second slower than last year's Sprint pole. But there was nothing between the two McLaren drivers.
Lando Norris claimed a superb pole with a 1:15.586, beating Leclerc and Hamilton, as Norris strengthened his grip on the F1 title fight.
Lando Norris led FP3 in Mexico City with a 1:16.633, ahead of Hamilton and Russell, as title rivals Piastri and Verstappen struggled to match his pace before qualifying.
Max Verstappen topped FP2 at the Mexico City Grand Prix with a 1:17.392, ahead of Leclerc and Antonelli, as all 20 drivers returned for a competitive second practice session.