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Norris Wins Rainy Brazilian GP Pole
Norris claims pole in rain-lashed Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying.
In brief
Norris claims pole in rain-lashed Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying. Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix despite heavy rain during qualifying. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Qualifying session
Lando Norris claimed pole position in a soaking wet qualifying session for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Rain delays session
The session was red-flagged for almost an hour and a half when a downpour hit during Q1.
Norris beats Russell
Norris beat George Russell to set the fastest time before the rain returned in Q3.
Mercedes penalty
However the Mercedes driver’s penalty will promote his team mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli to the front row of the grid.
Ferrari and Red Bull
Charles Leclerc set the fourth-fastest time for Ferrari but also has a grid penalty to serve.
Liam Lawson moves up
Liam Lawson will therefore move up to third on the grid ahead of Nick Hulkenberg.
Audi driver stars
The Audi driver starred in the wettest part of Q1, swapping fastest times with Russell and Max Verstappen.
Red Bull drops out
The Red Bull driver dropped out in Q2 along with Lewis Hamilton. Both will move to the back of the grid due to their power unit change penalties.
The big picture
Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix despite heavy rain during qualifying.
