São Paulo GP: Norris Back on Top, Antonelli Shines, & Ferrari Faces the Music
- Qulzum Nafees
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
São Paulo never disappoints, and the 2025 Grand Prix proved that. Rain came and went, overtakes were bold, and the championship fight turned into a full-blown thriller. Lando Norris took the win, Kimi Antonelli scored a mega P2, and Ferrari got publicly called out by their chairman. Oh, and Max Verstappen casually gained 16 places and clinched a podium, basic stuff really.
Lando Norris: Back in his Era
From pole to the top step, Lando Norris delivered at Interlagos. He clinched his seventh win of the season, and most importantly, he extended his lead in the drivers' championship against teammate-turned-rival Oscar Piastri. This weekend wasn't perfect, but Norris executed where it mattered. With just a handful of races left, he finds himself not being the hunter, but rather the hunted. It's giving main character energy, and we're here for it.
Kimi Antonelli: Spotlight Stealing Rookie
18-year-old Antonelli bagged a gorgeous P2 for Mercedes, and it was clean. A drive that makes you go, "Oh, he might really be that guy." For someone so young, this isn't just a podium, it's a prelude to the future. Toto Wolff said he was the future of Mercedes when he signed him, and now everyone else is starting to agree. If this is just his rookie season, we can't wait to see what he does in the future.
Ferrari: "Focus on Driving!" (Who?)
Ferrari came into Brazil with high hopes and left with sour headlines. Chairman John Elkann told the team to "talk less, focus on driving." And with both drivers failing to score, the weekend (and the internet) basically blew up. Elkann's comments were not just part of a post-race rant; they were alarm bells. He praised the mechanics and engineers but implied that the rest of the team is "not up to par". For a team with a massive legacy, this public pressure is rare and telling...
If Anyone was Gonna do it, it would be him
Max Verstappen knocked out in Q1? Shocking.
Starting from the pit lane because RedBull rebuilt his car? Also shocking.
Climbing from the pit lane to the podium with an extra pit stop because of a puncture? Not shocking at all.
This is Max Verstappen. This is what he does. This is what he's built the house of RedBull on. The man is still mathematically (and spiritually) in the championship fight. Verstappen hasn't given up, and honestly? Neither have we.
What This All Means
Norris has the momentum; his title bid is back on and stronger than ever
Antonelli's rise makes us anticipate 2026 more than ever
Piastri's stumble reminds everyone that perfection is fragile
Ferrari's internal tension is now public, and they're in fix-it mode
Do not discount Max Verstappen, this championship can swing 3 ways with just 3 races to go
Edited by Ashley Holloman
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