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Hamilton and Verstappen to Start from Back of Grid at Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Hamilton and Verstappen to Start from Back of Grid at Sao Paulo Grand Prix
World Sports · 02:28:51 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will both start from the back of the grid for Sunday's Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos, according to Reuters.

The grid penalties were confirmed on Saturday, November 7, 2026, ahead of the Brazilian round of the Formula 1 World Championship.

Hamilton, driving for Mercedes, and Verstappen, representing Red Bull, will have to work their way through the field in what promises to be a challenging race at the historic circuit.

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