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Brazilian Grand Prix 2026: Norris takes pole

Qualifying - 2026-11-08, Brazilian Grand Prix - By Jenny Marsh

Lando Norris secured pole for the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix at Autódromo José Carlos Pace, with George Russell second and Andrea Kimi Antonelli third.

Lando Norris took pole position for McLaren for the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix at Autódromo José Carlos Pace. George Russell qualified second for Mercedes, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli third for Mercedes for round 20 on 8 November 2026.

Qualifying

Charles Leclerc qualified fourth for Ferrari, placing one spot behind Antonelli. Liam Lawson put RB F1 Team fifth on the grid.

Nico Hülkenberg took sixth for Audi, while Isack Hadjar qualified seventh for Red Bull. Oliver Bearman secured eighth for Haas F1 Team.

Grid

Fernando Alonso starts ninth for Aston Martin, with Alexander Albon 10th for Williams. The front five for the Brazilian Grand Prix are Norris, Russell, Antonelli, Leclerc and Lawson.

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