From The Rio Times · Contributing Reporter · · 1m 20s
Norris Wins Rain Pole in São Paulo
Lando Norris claims pole in rain-soaked São Paulo qualifying despite heavy delays and penalties.
In brief
Lando Norris claims pole in rain-soaked São Paulo qualifying despite heavy delays and penalties. Lando Norris of McLaren took pole for Sunday's São Paulo Grand Prix 2026 with a 1:27.470 lap in rain-hit qualifying. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Rain Halts Qualifying
Heavy rain began qualifying at Interlagos, forcing officials to wave red flags within three minutes.
Norris Takes Pole
Lando Norris of McLaren secured pole with a 1:27.470 lap, his third consecutive pole at São Paulo.
Russell and Antonelli Place
George Russell finished second, 0.204 seconds slower, while Kimi Antonelli, the 20-year-old Mercedes driver, took third.
Penalties Reshuffle Grid
Russell drops five places, Leclerc ten, with Hamilton, Verstappen, and Pérez going last due to penalties.
Brazilians Qualify
Rafael Câmara, a Haas debutant, qualified 13th, while Gabriel Bortoleto of Audi finished last after hitting the wall.
Prediction Markets
Polymarket priced Antonelli at 39.5% and Norris at 33.0% to win Sunday's race with $125,266 traded.
Race Schedule
The race starts Sunday, November 8, at noon ET (2:00 p.m. São Paulo) on Apple TV in the United States.
Next Steps
Norris aims to convert pole into a win despite rain and penalties reshuffling the grid.
The bottom line
Lando Norris of McLaren took pole for Sunday's São Paulo Grand Prix 2026 with a 1:27.470 lap in rain-hit qualifying.
