Norris takes São Paulo pole in heavy rain
Lando Norris secured pole position for McLaren at the São Paulo Grand Prix after a wet qualifying session at Interlagos was delayed by nearly 90 minutes. Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli joined him on the front row, while Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will start near the back after struggling in the treacherous conditions.
Why it matters
The disrupted grid gives Norris a major opportunity while forcing two leading rivals into recovery drives.
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Part of the November 8, 2026 brief.