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Norris and Russell Top Qualifying in Sao Paulo, but Russell Faces Grid Penalty

Norris and Russell Top Qualifying in Sao Paulo, but Russell Faces Grid Penalty
Championships & Races · 20:20:11 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes' George Russell set the pace in qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Saturday, but Russell will drop to seventh on the grid after incurring a five-place penalty.

The session was affected by borderline track conditions, with both drivers hoping for more rain to shake up the order. Qualifying took place on November 7, 2026, at Interlagos.

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