The 2025 Formula 1 season reaches its penultimate sprint weekend at the São Paulo Grand Prix — round 21 and Gabriel Bortoleto’s home race. With four races remaining, including two sprint events, the championship is tight and every point matters: a maximum of 116 points is still available to a driver.
The title fight
Three drivers remain in realistic contention: Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. After Mexico, the standings for the top three are: - Lando Norris — 357 pts (16 podiums, 6 wins) - Oscar Piastri — 356 pts (14 podiums, 7 wins) - Max Verstappen — 321 pts (11 podiums, 5 wins)
Norris leads by a single point over Piastri, while Verstappen has closed to 36 points behind the leader. With sprint points on offer and variable weather expected at Interlagos, the championship could swing quickly.
Weekend weather
The forecast looks mixed. Friday should be cloudy and settled with highs near 24°C (75°F). A more disruptive picture arrives Saturday: a yellow alert for thunderstorms with rain, wind and thunder possible during the sprint activities. Cooler conditions are expected for Sunday, about 19°C (67°F), with a chance of light rain — meaning tyre strategy and timing
