# Norris sparkles in Sao Paulo despite firework mishap

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/norris-sparkles-in-sao-paulo-despite-firework-mishap/
- Published: 2026-11-08T23:44:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T00:33:31+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c6gr8e822kzqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Motorsport, Sport

## Key points

- Norris won a demanding, changeable Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
- Verstappen climbed from 21st to finish second.
- Norris was unhurt after fireworks struck him on the podium.

## Summary

Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in difficult, changeable conditions, delivering a composed drive as other leading drivers made mistakes. The victory marked a return to form for Norris and McLaren, and was notable for his ability to manage pressure from the newly crowned champion Kimi Antonelli and a charging Max Verstappen.

Norris took the lead after switching to slick tyres a lap before Antonelli, then pressured the Mercedes driver into a spin. Verstappen recovered from 21st on the grid to finish second, while Norris said the race demanded exceptional focus and praised McLaren’s decisions and pit stops. During the podium celebrations, Norris broke a champagne bottle and was struck on the side of the head by fireworks; team principal Andrea Stella said he was unhurt.

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