Norris Secures Dominant Brazil GP Victory, Antonelli Shines, Ferrari Faces double Blow
Lando Norris delivered a commanding performance at the Brazilian Grand Prix, securing victory after a weekend of consistent excellence that included a Sprint win, pole position, and now a decisive Grand Prix triumph. The win extends his championship lead over teammate Oscar Piastri, increasing his advantage from one point to 24.norris attributed his success to focused driving,stating he simply “pushed and didn’t even think.”
Behind Norris, a remarkable drive from Oliver Bearman secured second place, resisting intense pressure from Max Verstappen who started the race from the pit lane. Bearman’s podium finish marks a significant achievement for the young driver on loan to Haas.
The race was marred by incidents and retirements for Ferrari, resulting in a damaging double points loss in the Constructors’ Championship. A chaotic restart following a Safety Car period – deployed after a first-lap crash involving Brazilian driver Enzo Fittipaldi – triggered a collision. Piastri attempted a late braking maneuver on Antonelli, making contact with Kimi Räikkönen and afterward Charles Leclerc, earning a 10-second penalty and finishing fifth. Leclerc was forced to retire after sustaining damage,ending his race prematurely.
Lewis Hamilton also endured a tough race. Starting 13th after a disappointing qualifying, he became embroiled in on-track battles, making contact with Carlos Sainz and later colliding with Williams’ Logan Sargeant. A 5-second penalty was applied, and despite attempts to repair front wing damage, the Mercedes driver ultimately retired, requesting a white flag on multiple occasions.
Despite the setbacks for Ferrari and Mercedes, the race highlighted the impressive performance of Antonelli, who demonstrated maturity and tire management skills to hold off Verstappen’s late charge. The young Italian driver, a known admirer of Ayrton Senna, delivered a performance that paid tribute to his idol.