Lando Norris: "I'm excited to race at Interlagos again.

"The São Paulo Grand Prix is always a fun weekend, and a great city to come to. It's also a Sprint weekend, so I'll be aiming to go for maximum points.

"Last week I was back with the team in Woking. We debriefed the double-header, and I spent time back on the Sim preparing for this weekend. I'm feeling good and looking forward to being back out on track. Bring it on!"

Oscar Piastri: "Brazil is a great opportunity to score some big points, especially with the Sprint race. There is everything still to play for, and preparation for this weekend has been very productive.

"It's a track that I enjoy with its elevation changes and the mix of long straights and tight sections. We'll also have to keep an eye on the weather as always."

Andrea Stella, Team Principal: "It's now time to head to Brazil for the São Paulo Grand Prix. This is the exciting part of the year as we start closing out the 2025 season. We're proud to have our two drivers leading the Championship, separated by only one point. However, we're fully aware that we have a very strong opponent in our quest for the Drivers' title, and it's no coincidence that he is the reigning Champion and a four-time World Champion. We'll give our maximum effort in the remaining four events to ensure that the title stays Papaya.

"In Mexico City, the MCL39 was the fastest car, but we must not assume it will be the same in São Paulo, as the competition around us is very tight. We'll stick to our mindset of taking it race by race and extracting as much performance as possible to give our drivers the chance to fight for top positions. This is also a Sprint weekend, which gives us more opportunities to score points. At the same time, we'll need even greater attention to detail to find the right car set-up, especially given the limited amount of Free Practice running. As usual in São Paulo, we'll be prepared to face the unpredictability of the weather, which has often been a decisive factor here."

Autódromo José Carlos Pace

Race laps: 71
Circuit length: 4.309km/2.677 miles
Total race distance: 305.939km/190.102 miles
Number of corners: 15 (5 right, 10 left)
Allocated tyre compounds: Hard: C2, Medium: C3 & Soft: C4