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Interlagos delivered its signature blend of samba and shunts, a race where fortunes flipped faster than a rain-soaked tyre change. From Lando Norris' serene procession to the midfield's gritty grind, we've dissected every driver's Sunday saga – starting at the back, where survival stories whisper loudest. Here are our F1i Driver Ratings for the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix.
Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber (Retired, lap 1) 3/10
Oh, Gabriel, home hero turned cautionary tale. After his horrendous last lap bust in Saturday’s Sprint, Bortoleto started strong on Sunday but decided that Lap 1 was the perfect time for an overenthusiastic move on Lance Stroll, one that landed the rookie in the barrier. Effort? He showed heart charging up the order pre-crash, but passion without precision is just expensive fireworks Gaby.
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari (Retired, lap 5) 6/10
Leclerc's weekend unraveled in a heartbeat after the Lap 6 Safety Car restart, caught in a three-wide tango gone wrong as Piastri's lock-up propelled Antonelli's Mercedes into his Ferrari's flank, shredding a wheel and forcing an early exit. He'd started cleanly, nursing the car through the opening chaos, but the passive clash felt like fate's cruel joke on a driver who'd qualified so brightly. It all left Charles pondering what might have been in the Maranello shadows.
