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Sao Paulo Grand Prix result: Lando Norris wins as Mercedes secure constructors' championship
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Lando Norris secured a dramatic victory at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, overcoming Max Verstappen and capitalizing on mistakes by Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in challenging wet-dry conditions.
- Norris, starting from pole, lost the lead early but regained it after Antonelli spun at Turn One; he maintained dominance through a late rain shower and tire changes to claim his first win since August.
- Verstappen made a remarkable comeback from 21st on the grid to finish second, while Mercedes clinched the constructors' championship despite Russell's pit lane spin and Antonelli's errors.
- Key race incidents included Russell's costly spin after his pit stop and team orders to secure Mercedes' championship, with Russell finishing fourth and Antonelli fifth.
- Other notable performances included Oscar Piastri sixth for McLaren, Charles Leclerc seventh for Ferrari, and Nico Hulkenberg scoring the final point in tenth place for Audi.
