Venue & Event Details
Circuit: Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos), São Paulo, Brazil
Course Length: 4.309 km (2.677 miles)
Race Distance: 71 laps, 305.879 km (190.064 miles)
Date & Time: Sunday, November 9, 2025 – 2:00 p.m. local (UTC–3)
Format: Sprint weekend (Friday practice, Saturday sprint + qualifying, Sunday race)
Weather & Track Conditions
Forecast: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers, 24–26°C (75–79°F).
Track: Interlagos is known for unpredictable weather, elevation changes, and iconic corners like the “Senna S.”
Conditions: Medium-to-high tire degradation expected; Pirelli has brought C2 (hard), C3 (medium), and C4 (soft) compounds.
Driver Matchups
Lando Norris vs. Oscar Piastri (McLaren): Norris leads the championship by just 1 point (357 vs. 356), with both starting at the front.
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. George Russell (Mercedes): Verstappen trails by 36 points, while Russell looks to capitalize on Mercedes’ sprint pace.
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes): Ferrari and Mercedes are locked in a tight fight for 2nd in Constructors.
Recent Driver Form
Norris: Pole for sprint and race; won sprint ahead of Antonelli and Russell.
Piastri: Consistent podiums, chasing Norris for the title.
Verstappen: Still a threat, but Red Bull’s dominance has waned.
Russell & Hamilton: Mercedes showing improved pace, especially in sprints.
Local Hero: Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) makes his home debut, cheered by Brazilian fans.
Race History
Interlagos has hosted 42 F1 races, famous for dramatic title deciders (2008, 2012).
2024 winner: Max Verstappen.
McLaren last won here in 2012 (Hamilton).
Betting Trends:
McLaren has dominated sprint weekends in 2025.
Interlagos often produces safety cars and surprise podiums due to weather.
Overtaking opportunities at Senna S and Reta Oposta favor aggressive drivers.
Key Takeaway
The 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix is set up as a championship-defining showdown: Norris vs. Piastri, with Verstappen lurking. McLaren’s resurgence has shifted the balance of power, while Mercedes and Ferrari remain competitive. With unpredictable weather and Interlagos’ history of drama, expect a thrilling, high-stakes race where strategy and tire management could decide the outcome.
DRIVER ODDS
Lando Norris – 1000
Max Verstappen + 500
Andrea Kimi Antonelli + 2200
Oscar Piastri + 3000
George Russell + 3000
Isack Hadjar + 10000
Liam Lawson + 12000
Fernando Alonso + 20000
Pierre Gasly + 25000
Lewis Hamilton + 25000
Oliver Bearman + 50000
Nico Hulkenberg + 50000
Alexander Albon + 50000
Lance Stroll + 60000
Yuki Tsunoda + 70000
Esteban Ocon + 70000
Carlos Sainz + 70000
Franco Colapinto + 80000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 8, 2025
