Lando Norris ready for Brazil: “I’m going for maximum points”

Lando Norris arrives in São Paulo as the new leader of the Formula 1 world championship, and his focus couldn’t be clearer, he’s targeting nothing less than maximum points at Interlagos. After a season filled with dramatic swings between McLaren teammates, the Brit says he feels confident heading into one of the most demanding weekends of the year.

A season on the edge

Norris took over the championship lead in Mexico, overtaking Oscar Piastri after another strong performance. The gap between the two McLaren drivers is razor-thin, just one point, while Max Verstappen trails them both by 36. With four rounds to go, every lap and every strategy call could decide who walks away with the 2025 title.

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“It feels great to be back on top,” Norris said in McLaren’s team preview. “I’m looking forward to racing at Interlagos again. It’s always an exciting weekend, and São Paulo is such an incredible city to visit. I’ve got great memories from here, last year I was on pole, even though I didn’t manage to win the race. Hopefully this time it’s different.”

“I’m going for maximum points”

The Brazilian Grand Prix weekend carries extra weight this year, not just because of the title battle, but also because it’s a sprint event. With 33 points on offer instead of 25, there’s more to gain, or lose, than usual.

“It’s a sprint weekend, so the goal is simple: I’m going for maximum points,” Norris said. “We’ve reviewed everything from the last two races, and I spent some time with the team at Woking preparing for this one. I feel good, we’re ready to go again.”

Norris in top form

Since the summer break, Norris has rediscovered his best rhythm. He’s taken six wins this year, in Australia, Monaco, Austria, Great Britain, Hungary, most recently Mexico, and has been McLaren’s most consistent performer since the mid-season updates.

By contrast, Piastri has struggled for form, collecting only 72 points since Zandvoort, compared to Norris’s 82 and Verstappen’s remarkable 134. That momentum shift has set up a thrilling finale, with all three drivers still in contention for the championship.

Four races, one dream

Interlagos is famous for its unpredictable weather and high drama, a track that rewards risk-takers and punishes hesitation. For Norris, it’s another chance to prove that his title challenge is no longer just potential, but reality. “I’m confident in what we can do,” he said. “We’ve worked hard to put ourselves in this position. Now it’s about finishing strong.”