Lando Norris takes pole position in Brazil after a qualifying session made interminable by rain
George Russell penalized by five places, Charles Leclerc will start 14th despite the fourth time
Quick Look
- Lando Norris (McLaren) took pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix after a qualifying session interrupted by rain and a red flag.
- Kimi Antonelli will start second, George Russell is penalized five places, Charles Leclerc will start 14th, and Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will start from the back of the grid.
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Why It Matters
The qualifying session for the Brazilian Grand Prix was marked by torrential downpours in Sao Paulo, a long interruption and a red flag caused by Rafael Camara (Haas) going off the track.
Two and a half hours after the start of the qualifying session, the identity of the pole sitter for the Brazilian Grand Prix finally emerged on Saturday November 7. After a long interruption linked to torrential downpours in Sao Paulo or a red flag due to Rafael Camara (Haas) going off the track, Lando Norris (McLaren) set the best time.
The 2025 world champion will start alongside the new world champion, the Italian Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), who had nevertheless set a worse time than his teammate George Russell. But the Briton was penalized five places on the grid due to a change of parts on his engine.
The latter is not the only one sanctioned of the weekend. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) will start from 14th place, although he set the fourth time. For their part, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen (Red Bull) who will start from the back of the grid due to the complete replacement of their engine blocks.
Open Questions
- Exactly what parts were changed on George Russell's engine leading to his penalty?
- What are the exact grid positions of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen?
- What are the consequences of these penalties on the 2025 world championship?
