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Norris Extends Title Lead With Commanding Brazil Win, Verstappen Climbs to Podium From Pit Lane

With three races remaining, the McLaren frontrunner tightened his cushion after a faultless São Paulo weekend.

Overview

  • Red Bull fitted a new power unit that forced Max Verstappen to start from the pit lane, and he recovered with three stops to briefly lead before finishing third.
  • Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli secured second after a late defensive masterclass to hold off Verstappen for his best Formula 1 result.
  • Oscar Piastri was given a 10‑second penalty for causing a collision at the restart and finished fifth, as Charles Leclerc retired in the aftermath of the incident.
  • Franco Colapinto was confirmed by Alpine for 2026, set the race’s fastest lap, and ended 15th after reporting a slower‑feeling rebuilt car and losing time to a 5.4‑second second stop.
  • The standings show Lando Norris on 390 points ahead of Piastri on 366 and Verstappen on 341, with Las Vegas next on the calendar.