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Norris Takes Pole in São Paulo as Hamilton Drops to Back

Norris Takes Pole in São Paulo as Hamilton Drops to Back
Championships & Races · 10:51:12 - Monday, 9 November 2026

British driver Lando Norris secured pole position for the São Paulo Grand Prix at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace on Saturday, while seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton was relegated to the back of the grid.

Norris, driving for McLaren, set the fastest time in qualifying to claim the top spot for Sunday's race. Hamilton, who drives for Mercedes, received a penalty that dropped him to the last starting position.

The qualifying session took place on November 7, 2026, ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix.

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