With four stages to go, Formula 1 enters its most decisive moment.
With just 36 points separating the three main competitors, the fight for the drivers’ title promises strong emotions — and the São Paulo Grand Prixwhich takes place this weekend in Interlagos, appears on the horizon as the stage for a new turning point.
overtaking Oscar Piastri by one point and consolidating McLaren’s dominance this season. The Briton had started the championship at the front, but lost the position to his teammate in the first races, .
Norris’ victory in Mexico was the first since Hungary in August and McLaren’s first since the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of the same month — ending a run of four races without victory for the reigning Constructors’ World Cup champions.
Since then, Piastri collected 14 podiums in the first 16 stages, until he saw Norris react and regain control at a key moment in the race. The Australian now has four races outside the top 3. The turnaround also symbolizes a change in roles within the team.
After months of chasing the Australian, Norris is now the target to beat.
Meanwhile, he remains on the lookout. Despite Red Bull’s difficulties in , the four-time champion managed to reduce the gap to the lead.
After a consistent run — with three wins and two second places in the last five races — the Dutchman took advantage of the podium in Hermanos Rodríguez, now 36 points behind Norris.
George Russell, from Mercedes, and , occupy fourth and fifth place, with 258 and 210 points, respectively.
With the final stretch approaching, the dispute between Norris, Piastri and Verstappen promises to be decided in detail, and each stage can redefine the destiny of the championship.
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Technical details of the São Paulo Grand Prix
Friday, November 7th
- 11:30 am — Free Training 1 (Bandsports and F1TV)
- 3:30 pm — Sprint Classification (Bandsports and F1TV)
Saturday, November 8th
- 11am — Sprint Race (Bandsports and F1TV)
- 3pm — Classification (Band, Bandsports and F1TV)
Sunday, November 9th
- 2pm — São Paulo Grand Prix Race (Band and F1TV)
