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Norris Claims Pole for Sao Paulo GP as Engine Penalties Shuffle Grid

Norris Claims Pole for Sao Paulo GP as Engine Penalties Shuffle Grid
Championships & Races · 03:36:38 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after a qualifying session that saw the starting grid significantly reshuffled by engine-change penalties applied to multiple drivers.

The McLaren driver will start from the front of the field at Interlagos following a session where several competitors dropped positions due to power-unit component changes exceeding their seasonal allocations.

Norris's pole position gives McLaren a strong starting position for Sunday's race at the Brazilian circuit, where overtaking opportunities and variable weather often create unpredictable Grand Prix outcomes.

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