Max Verstappen’s gamble on a new setup backfired massively, as the defending World Champion failed to advance from Q1 for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

The McLarens continued their impressive one-lap pace, and some of the rookies produced stellar efforts. Here are all of the highlights from the 2025 Sao Paulo GP qualifying.

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