Norris Wins Sao Paulo Grand Prix After Antonelli, Russell Errors

Lando Norris of McLaren won a gripping Sao Paulo Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen in a race marked by errors from new world champion Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Norris, who started from pole position, initially lost the lead to Antonelli at the start and struggled when the track was wet.

An early decision to switch to dry-weather tyres put Norris on Antonelli's tail, and the Italian subsequently spun, handing the lead back to Norris. Norris then dominated the race, even through a late rain shower that required a return to wet-weather tyres, securing his first win since the Dutch Grand Prix in August.

Russell, who started seventh, spun exiting the pits and lost significant time, though he managed to recover to fourth place. Despite their individual setbacks, Russell and Antonelli's finishes were enough to clinch the constructors' championship for Mercedes, a week after Antonelli secured the drivers' title.

Norris had the pace to hold off Verstappen, who started in 21st place due to an engine penalty. Verstappen put in a strong performance in the changeable conditions to take second place. The race also saw penalties handed to Antonelli and Charles Leclerc for separate incidents after the race, affecting their final positions.