# Norris on pole in rain-hit Brazil for third year in a row

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/norris-on-pole-in-rain-hit-brazil-for-third-year-in-a-row/
- Published: 2026-11-07T20:42:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T21:26:17+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/norris-pole-in-rain-hit-brazil-third-year-in-row-6533486
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Norris secured pole for the third consecutive year in Brazil.
- Rain delayed qualifying at Interlagos.
- Penalties reshuffled the top four starting positions.

## Summary

Lando Norris took pole position for the Sao Paulo Formula One Grand Prix, giving McLaren the top qualifying spot at Interlagos for the third year running. The session was delayed by torrential rain, and penalties will change the order of the front of the starting grid.

George Russell qualified second fastest but will serve a five-place grid penalty, putting newly crowned champion and Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli on the front row alongside Norris. Charles Leclerc was fourth fastest but faces a 10-place drop, so Liam Lawson is set to start third and Nico Hulkenberg fourth.

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