Lando Norris secures pole position for F1 São Paulo Grand Prix

Lando Norris will start from pole position at the F1 São Paulo Grand Prix after a rain-soaked qualifying session on November 8, 2026. Norris set the fastest time at the beginning of Q3, leading to a reshuffled grid due to numerous power unit penalties among other drivers. Kimi Antonelli will benefit from George Russell's five-place penalty, moving into the second spot, while Liam Lawson and Nico Hülkenberg will start third and fourth, respectively. Several notable drivers, including Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, face significant grid drops due to engine changes, with Leclerc starting in P14 and Hamilton in P20. The race is set to be held in wet conditions, raising expectations for further surprises.

• 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — F1 São Paulo Grand Prix starting grid