Norris takes third consecutive pole in Interlagos in qualifying marked by heavy rain
Time of 1:27:470 secured the feat for the McLaren driver; rain delayed the start of the final practice by more than an hour and a half and the end by two minutes
TL;DR
- Lando Norris achieved pole position for the third consecutive year at the São Paulo Grand Prix.
- Heavy rain significantly impacted all qualifying sessions, causing delays and interruptions.
- Several drivers, including George Russell and Charles Leclerc, received grid penalties for component changes.
- Incidents such as crashes and spins affected drivers like Gabriel Bortoleto and Rafael Câmara.
- The qualifying sessions saw surprising performances from drivers like Liam Lawson and Nico Hülkenberg.
- The race is scheduled for Sunday at 2 PM (Brasília time) with uncertain weather predictions.