Lando Norris secured pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix, posting a 1m27.470s lap in Q3 on intermediate tyres. He edged out George Russell by two tenths despite a five-place penalty for Russell. Mercedes driver Antonelli qualified third, six tenths adrift.
Charles Leclerc was fourth, but a 10-place engine penalty promoted Liam Lawson to third on the grid. Lawson delivered a standout performance for Racing Bulls, who consider promoting reserve driver Nikola Tsolov. Nico Hulkenberg impressed in sixth for Audi, followed by Isack Hadjar and Oliver Bearman.
Fernando Alonso and Alex Albon completed the top 10. In Q2, Russell led early, but a red flag late in the session saw conditions deteriorate. Oscar Piastri struggled in 12th, while Rafael Camara crashed late.
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton started from the rear due to engine penalties.
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