F1 Brazil GP: Lando Norris Leads McLaren 1-2 in FP1
Lando Norris outpaced his McLaren teammate and Formula 1 title contender Oscar Piastri during the sole practice session before the Brazil Grand Prix sprint qualifying.
Practice Session Highlights
- Lando Norris secured the fastest time in FP1.
- Oscar Piastri closely followed in second, maintaining McLaren’s strong showing.
- Max Verstappen qualified sixth in the session.
Brazil GP Sprint Qualifying Challenges
The sprint qualifying and race are expected to be influenced by storms and heavy rain, potentially affecting track conditions and performance.
Max Verstappen described the Brazil F1 sprint qualifying as "rubbish."
Carlos Sainz criticized the Brazil sprint qualifying after being eliminated in SQ1, calling it the "worst execution I have seen in my life."
Additional Updates
- Live commentary and updates are available for the Brazil GP sprint race and qualifying.
- Discussion about KTM running out of time to retain Acosta was noted by Pit Beirer.
Summary
McLaren showed strong performance in FP1 with Norris leading Piastri, while the Brazil GP sprint qualifying faces tough weather and criticism from top drivers.