Piastri crashed out in damp conditions at Interlagos, meaning he is now further behind his team-mate in the 2025 Formula 1 title fight

Lando Norris held off Kimi Antonelli to win Formula One’s 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race, adding a crucial eight points in his championship pocket while his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri crashed out.

Lando Norris of McLaren won the Sao Paulo sprint to extend his championship lead, while teammate Oscar Piastri suffered another blow to his title bid after crashing out of the race.

Oscar Piastri declared that he felt "much happier" again at the wheel of the McLaren MCL39, as he qualified third for the Brazil Sprint.

Oscar Piastri has revealed that his recent struggles are linked to driving style shifts demanded by the MCL38. The Australian believes that his team-mate, Lando Norris, has adapted better to the new requirements to get speed out of McLaren’s car ...

Oscar Piastri says he was “much happier” with his spring qualifying performance at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday morning, despite finishing well behind teammate Lando Norris.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/racing/f1briefings as Jacques Villeneuve Deals Damning Oscar Piastri Verdict As F1 Advantage Disappears. Jacques Villeneuve has suggested Lando Norris' apparent struggles early in the current Formula 1 season led to McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri becoming "complacent."

F1 expert Chris Medland has backed Oscar Piastri to bring an end to his form slump and turn it around after losing his Drivers' Championship lead. Piastri endured his second tough race in a row with the Australia losing his lead to McLaren teammate Lando Norris after the Mexico GP.