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Norris Takes Pole as Russell Penalty Shuffles Brazilian GP Grid

Norris Takes Pole as Russell Penalty Shuffles Brazilian GP Grid
World Sports · 06:12:44 - Wednesday, 11 November 2026

McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes' George Russell set the pace in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, but Russell will start seventh after incurring a five-place grid penalty. The session took place in borderline weather conditions, with both drivers hoping for more rain to potentially shake up the order. Norris topped the timesheets, while Russell's penalty drops him from second on the grid to seventh for Sunday's race.

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