Lando Norris secured pole position at Interlagos for the third consecutive year, sharing the front row with Kimi Antonelli. Behind the leading pair, the starting grid features an unconventional lineup, with Liam Lawson and Nico Hulkenberg starting on row two, followed by Isack Hadjar and Ollie Bearman on row three.
Mixed Grid Due to Penalties and Weather
The remainder of the starting order appears mixed due to two main factors: wet-weather specialists advancing during treacherous qualifying conditions, and Max Verstappen, George Russell, and both Ferrari drivers choosing to accept tactical engine penalties at the Brazilian venue.
Interlagos presents an ideal location to take such penalties because the circuit facilitates overtaking. The race regularly features multiple pit stops alongside frequent unpredictable incidents. With competitive performance among the top four teams and dynamic weather forecasts anticipated, strategy will heavily influence the event.
