Norris takes São Paulo pole after rain-delayed qualifying
Sport · First reported 7 Nov, 19:27 · Updated 19:46
Lando Norris claimed pole for McLaren at Interlagos in a wet session delayed by heavy rain. George Russell was second fastest but has a grid penalty; Kimi Antonelli and Liam Lawson are promoted to second and third. Several other drivers also face penalties.
- Norris set the fastest time of 1:27.470 in the final qualifying session, which took place in wet conditions after heavy rain delayed the start.
- Russell was second fastest but has a five-place grid penalty. The Guardian reports that this promotes Antonelli to second and Liam Lawson to third.
- Verstappen is set to start 21st and Hamilton 20th after taking new engine components; Leclerc is due to start 14th following a 10-place penalty.
- The Guardian says Mercedes can secure the constructors’ title if it outscores Ferrari by three points in Brazil.
- CNA reports that officials stopped the initial track activity after conditions worsened, with standing water creating a risk of high-speed aquaplaning.
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- Pole
- Lando Norris, McLaren
- Fastest time
- 1:27.470
- Second fastest
- George Russell, with a five-place grid penalty
- Promoted positions
- Kimi Antonelli to second; Liam Lawson to third
- Race start time
- 5 p.m. Sunday, as reported by The Guardian
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